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 30 citations

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
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).
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 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
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 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
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0809, 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
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0919, Environmental 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 enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0923, Environmental 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
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental 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
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, 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
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0559, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0659, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care 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 activities to meet all resident's needs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care 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.