Nehalem Valley Care Center
Nursing Home · Wheeler, OR
CMS certification number385244
Contact & location
280 Rowe StreetWheeler, OR 97147
Tillamook County
- Phone
- (503) 368-5171
- ZIP code
- 97147 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 26.1 (52% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Wheeler Care Center LLC
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.78 (state 5.03 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.41 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.36 (state 3.40 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.55 (state 4.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.2 (state 47.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 26, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 42 health · 19 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2024-11-12 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-02-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $16,801 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | Fine | $16,801 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nehalem Bay Health District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Goble, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weissbach, Theodore (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zagata, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jensen, Dane (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aidan Health Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jensen, Dane (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Nehalem Valley Care Center?
Nehalem Valley Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Oregon.
How many beds does Nehalem Valley Care Center have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has Nehalem Valley Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,801 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Nehalem Valley Care Center?
(503) 368-5171. The facility is located at 280 Rowe Street, Wheeler, OR 97147.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.