Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Blue Mountain Care Center

112 East Fifth Street
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3341

CCN
38E040
Certified beds
40
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

6.26
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.62 hours per resident per day

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected October 17, 2025

18 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0552 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0553 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0790 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0791 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0825 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
D
F0849 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
E
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
E
F0712 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0725 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0727 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0732 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0851 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
F
F0882 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025

Inspected August 15, 2024

8 citations · Health
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2024

Inspected May 18, 2023

11 citations · Health
D
F0568 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0636 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 17, 2023
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
E
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
E
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 17, 2023