Valley West Health Care Center
Eugene, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385120) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,145
Phone: (541) 686-2828 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley West Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Valley West Health Care Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.41, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Valley West Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,145.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Valley West Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Eugene, Oregon (Lane County), operating as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 121 beds and reports an average daily census of 76.6 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 21, 1972.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley West holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measures (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.41, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.42. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 34.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,145.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status indicated in the available data for Valley West Health Care Center.
Valley West is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4. There is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS 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?
Valley West Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, with a 34.9% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $3,145.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley West is certified for 121 beds and has an average daily census of 76.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 21, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 541-686-2828 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 541-686-2828 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385120?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.