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

September 4, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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 September 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 24, 2026).

  5. 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).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 24, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 24, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 26, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.