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Nehalem Valley Care Center

280 ROWE STREET, WHEELER, OR, 97147
(503) 368-5171
nvcarecenter.org
50 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
50
State license
385244
CMS facility ID
385244
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Nehalem Valley Care Center
Street address
280 ROWE STREET
City / state / ZIP
Wheeler, OR 97147
Phone
(503) 368-5171
Website
nvcarecenter.org
State license #
385244

About this facility — Nehalem Valley Care Center

Nehalem Valley Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wheeler, Oregon. It is licensed for 50 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Oregon (80 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Wheeler and 128 skilled nursing facilities across Oregon. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Nehalem Valley Care Center 61 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $16,801 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Nehalem Bay Health District
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011
Aidan Health Services Inc
Operational control — since 2017
Goble, James
Director — since 2011
Jensen, Dane
Officer · Operational control — since 2023
Weissbach, Theodore
Director — since 2011
Zagata, Joseph
Director — since 2011

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1994-05-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$16,801 total
Last standard inspection
2025-06-26
Nurse staffing
4.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$509 per day (≈ $15,470/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
55% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
16% below the OR median of $607/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
50
Licensed as
NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0727
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-15
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (54 citations)
2024-11-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0727
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-01-01
2024-03-07Health inspection13 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0727
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0801
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0849
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
2023-02-10Health inspection21 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0559
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0659
D · No harm found
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0801
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0923
E · No harm found
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2023-04-01
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-04-01
2025-06-26Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0163
E · No harm found
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-08-15
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-15
2024-03-07Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-04-26
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-26
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-04-26
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
K-0791
D · No harm found
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-26
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-26
2023-02-10Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0225
F · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0912
F · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-04-01
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-01

Federal penalties

2024-03-07Fine$16,801
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 385244.

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
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