69.6/100
Average
280 Rowe Street, Wheeler, OR 97147
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
$16,801 in federal fines
CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).
Nursing staff turnover of 63%
High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: June 26, 2025 (1 year ago).
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOBLE, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| WEISSBACH, THEODORE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| ZAGATA, JOSEPH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| JENSEN, DANE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| AIDAN HEALTH SERVICES INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| JENSEN, DANE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
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Nehalem Valley Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (69.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 4.78 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
No. None of the 42 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Yes, Nehalem Valley Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.