All citations for Nehalem Valley Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 61 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0163, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.