Nehalem Valley Care Center
Wheeler, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385244) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (503) 368-5171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nehalem Valley Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Nehalem Valley Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
Nehalem Valley Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Nehalem Valley Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon, first approved for certification in 1994. The facility is certified for 50 beds, with an average of 26.1 residents, and is operated under non-profit (other) ownership. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed.
CMS Care Compare gives Nehalem Valley Care Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Regarding staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.78 per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published figures at the time of compilation. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nehalem Valley Care Center has a 3-star overall rating, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover is reported at 63.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average of 26.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under non-profit (other) ownership, and CMS data does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 5033685171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in CMS data; contact the facility at 5033685171 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385244?state=OR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.