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Blue Mountain Care Center

112 East Fifth Street

2.6(5 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
40
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
40

What Families Think

Reviews for Blue Mountain Care Center are sharply divided. Two families describe decades of consistent, caring treatment from staff, while two other reviewers raise serious concerns about neglect, poor management, and unaddressed complaints.

The Good

  • Praised for consistent, long-term quality of care
  • Staff described as respectful and compassionate by some families
  • Multiple generations of one family cared for here
  • Administrators and nurses called upbeat and professional

The Bad

  • One report alleging resident abuse and neglect
  • One report of housekeepers vaping inside resident rooms
  • One report describing poor management and inadequate HR response
  • One report of significant staff conflict affecting care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Blue Mountain Care Center is a senior living community in Prairie City, Oregon offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 2.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

About Blue Mountain Care Center

Blue Mountain Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Prairie City, Oregon. The community is licensed for up to 40 residents.

Families rate Blue Mountain Care Center 3 out of 5 based on 4 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Blue Mountain Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Blue Mountain Care Center

2.6overall · 5 ratings combined

2.6★ on Google (5)

L. M.

Mar 2026

via Google

This facility had its peak in 2015 and has been going downhill ever since. I would never allow a loved one to live here. Staff drama is worse than high school. Housekeepers vape in residents rooms and all over facility. Management? What management? HR department is the worst I have encountered and do not properly investigate complaints. They also tend to hire locals as travelers and they get higher pay than their peers. Resident care is seriously lacking and borderlines abuse and neglect. Residents are unhappy and also complain about the facility/care but are left unheard. They have been reported. Treating humans like cattle and it is wrong.

Raveen S

Apr 2025

via Google

These residents need justice!, Please if you have family here remove them or have this place looked into. All the residents are being abused in some way, for the love of GOD someone help them.

Ruth Moore

Nov 2024

via Google

Over the past couple of decades, my aunt, grandma, and father all spent the final days of their lives at the Blue Mountain Care Center. My mom currently lives at the Care Center. The Care Center has been a part of our lives for decades and I can speak for my entire family in saying that we are very grateful for this wonderful facility within our county. Our loved ones have not only received excellent care while living within the facility, but they have also been shown an abundance of kindness and love. I personally have spent a great deal of time within the Care Center and I have always felt comfortable and have witnessed firsthand the affection and care given to not only my loved ones, but to all of the residents. The staff of the Care Center have always answered my questions, dealt with my concerns, or made me aware of any issues my loved ones may be experiencing. The Care Center and the amazing people who work there have blessed my family greatly! I highly recommend this facility.

Melody Shockley

Oct 2024

via Google

From before Mom was place in Blue Mountain Care Center to the present time she has received same consistent top notch care from Administrators, Nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen and the rest of the staff that I failed to mention. They are always upbeat, cheerful, loving, respectful, professional and caring each and every day. They have made a difference for Mom. I don't know what I would do without Blue Mountain Care Center employees. They are the best!!!!

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 59 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 28, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 17, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 17, 2026

Oct 17, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard28 citations
  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2025

  • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2025

Aug 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024

May 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2023

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2023

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Blue Mountain Care Center offer?

Blue Mountain Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Blue Mountain Care Center located?

Blue Mountain Care Center is located at 112 East Fifth Street in Prairie City, Oregon.

What do families say about Blue Mountain Care Center?

Reviews for Blue Mountain Care Center are sharply divided. Two families describe decades of consistent, caring treatment from staff, while two other reviewers raise serious concerns about neglect, poor management, and unaddressed complaints.

How did Blue Mountain Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Blue Mountain Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 59 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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