ElderGrade

Inspection citations at Nehalem Valley Care Center

42 citations on record, 0 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2026 1 0
2025 6 0
2024 14 0
2023 21 0
D February 19, 2026 Tag F0677 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2025

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

D June 26, 2025 Tag F0804 Corrected Aug 2025

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

D June 26, 2025 Tag F0605 Corrected Aug 2025

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

D June 26, 2025 Tag F0550 Corrected Aug 2025

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

E June 26, 2025 Tag F0880 Corrected Aug 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F June 26, 2025 Tag F0727 Corrected Aug 2025

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

F June 26, 2025 Tag F0725 Complaint investigation Corrected Aug 2025

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

E November 12, 2024 Tag F0727 Complaint investigation Corrected Jan 2025

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

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0849 Corrected Apr 2024

Administration Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0842 Corrected Apr 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0695 Corrected Apr 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0677 Corrected Apr 2024

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

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0657 Corrected Apr 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 7, 2024 Tag F0655 Corrected Apr 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0812 Corrected Apr 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0801 Corrected Apr 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0761 Corrected Apr 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0759 Corrected Apr 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0727 Corrected Apr 2024

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

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0725 Corrected Apr 2024

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

E March 7, 2024 Tag F0584 Corrected Apr 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0881 Corrected Apr 2023

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0825 Corrected Apr 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0689 Corrected Apr 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0684 Corrected Apr 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0679 Corrected Apr 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0677 Corrected Apr 2023

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

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0659 Corrected Apr 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0657 Corrected Apr 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0656 Corrected Apr 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0610 Corrected Apr 2023

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0559 Corrected Apr 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 10, 2023 Tag F0550 Corrected Apr 2023

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

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0925 Corrected Apr 2023

Environmental Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0923 Corrected Apr 2023

Environmental Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0919 Corrected Apr 2023

Environmental Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0809 Corrected Apr 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0801 Corrected Apr 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0725 Corrected Apr 2023

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

E February 10, 2023 Tag F0584 Corrected Apr 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.