Pioneer Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Vale, OR
Contact & location
1060 D Street WestVale, OR 97918
Malheur County
- Phone
- (541) 473-3131
- ZIP code
- 97918 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day
- 14.0 (42% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Pioneer Nursing Home Health District
- Medicare certified since
- August 13, 2010
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- 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
- 6.96 (state 5.03 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.76 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 4.11 (state 3.40 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 6.13 (state 4.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 23, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 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 2026-05-15 |
| 2023-12-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
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 $114,520 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-19 | Fine | $114,520 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Browning, Alexis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crismon, Corey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Estes, Monica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gillespie, Christy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Debra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Monihan, Kerrisue (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rollf, Jessica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skerjanec, Lukas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Brandon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buttice, Dennis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keller, Karlene (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nalivka, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart - Kelso, Krystal (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crismon, Corey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Browning, Alexis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buttice, Dennis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crismon, Corey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Estes, Monica (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gillespie, Christy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Debra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keller, Karlene (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Monihan, Kerrisue (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nalivka, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rollf, Jessica (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skerjanec, Lukas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Brandon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart - Kelso, Krystal (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Pioneer Nursing Home?
Pioneer Nursing Home has a 4-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 Pioneer Nursing Home have?
It has 33 certified beds and cares for about 14 residents per day.
Has Pioneer Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $114,520 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Pioneer Nursing Home?
(541) 473-3131. The facility is located at 1060 D Street West, Vale, OR 97918.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.