Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Nehalem Valley Care Center

280 Rowe Street
Wheeler, OR 97147
(503) 368-5171

CCN
385244
Certified beds
50
Ownership
Non profit - Other

Nurse staffing

4.48
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.38 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 69% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected February 19, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
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.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected September 25, 2025

Inspected June 26, 2025

6 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
D
F0605 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
D
F0804 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 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 August 15, 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 August 15, 2025

Inspected November 12, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0727 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 January 1, 2025

Inspected March 7, 2024

13 citations · Health
D
F0655 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 2024
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 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 April 26, 2024
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 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 April 26, 2024
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 April 26, 2024
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 2024
E
F0725 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 April 26, 2024
E
F0727 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 April 26, 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 April 26, 2024
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 April 26, 2024
E
F0801 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 26, 2024

Inspected February 10, 2023

21 citations · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
D
F0559 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
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 April 1, 2023
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
D
F0659 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
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 April 1, 2023
D
F0679 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 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 April 1, 2023
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
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 April 1, 2023
D
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0725 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 April 1, 2023
E
F0801 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0809 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0919 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0923 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
E
F0925 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 1, 2023
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 April 1, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
March 7, 2024Fine$16,801