Pioneer Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Vale, OR

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number385273

Contact & location

1060 D Street West
Vale, OR 97918
Malheur County
Phone
(541) 473-3131
ZIP code
97918 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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.

DateTypeAmount
2023-10-19Fine$114,520

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
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.