Pioneer Nursing Home
Vale, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385273) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $114,520
Phone: (541) 473-3131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Nursing Home in Vale, Oregon holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Pioneer Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 6.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Pioneer Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record from CMS totaling $114,520.00, with no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pioneer Nursing Home is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing facility in Vale, Malheur County, Oregon, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 13, 2010. The facility is certified for 33 beds, with an average daily census of 14.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Oregon state average of 3.13. All four CMS quality measures are rated 4 stars: the health inspection rating is 4, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4, and the staffing rating is 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 1 federal fine on record totaling $114,520.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details, including any recent changes to inspection results, staffing, or penalties, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pioneer Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 6.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $114,520.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer Nursing Home is certified for 33 beds with an average daily census of 14.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a government hospital district, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since August 13, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and Pioneer Nursing Home scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 541-473-3131 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 541-473-3131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385273?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.