Nursing homes › Oregon › Nehalem Valley Care Center
280 Rowe Street, Wheeler, OR 97147 · 5033685171 · 50 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Other.
Total nurse staffing: 4.78 (Oregon median: 4.96). RN hours: 0.41. Weekend total: 4.55. Nursing staff turnover: 63%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2024-11-12 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2011 |
| GOBLE, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| WEISSBACH, THEODORE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| ZAGATA, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| JENSEN, DANE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/10/2023 |
| AIDAN HEALTH SERVICES INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| JENSEN, DANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/10/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 385244. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.