Kris Blodgett
Jul 2024
My Father passed away while in the care of these incredible human beings. They were so kind and cared for my father the was Jesus teaches. Some of the nicest people I have ever met there.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 50
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 50
- Inspections
- View history (61 citations)
- Ownership
- Operates as a non-profit care facility
- Therapy Services
- On-site physical and occupational therapy provided
- Visitation Policy
- Family members allowed to stay all day
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Nehalem Valley Care Center are mixed, with several families praising the kindness of staff and the quality of physical and occupational therapy, while others describe serious lapses in nursing response and care oversight. The facility operates as a small, non-profit skilled nursing center on the Oregon coast, and its Google rating reflects a wide range of experiences from very positive to deeply troubling.
The Good
- Staff described as kind and compassionate by several families
- Physical and occupational therapy praised for helping recovery
- Family allowed to stay with resident all day
- Small-town setting allows flexible, less restrictive visitation
- Garden and bay-view grounds noted by reviewers
The Bad
- One report of hours-long delays answering calls for help
- One report of a missed stroke that led to a resident's death
- One reviewer noted staff kindness declined when resident became difficult
- Occasional short-staffing mentioned by a reviewer
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Nehalem Valley Care Center is a senior living community in Wheeler, Oregon offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 11 reviews.
About Nehalem Valley Care Center
Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler, Oregon provides skilled and long-term care services on both temporary and full-time bases. The facility serves residents of the wider coastal community who require professional medical support and ongoing care.
The center's care approach addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of residents through a team of well-educated medical, nursing, and allied health care professionals. The facility is committed to facilitating the highest level of quality of life possible while providing preventative and restorative care.
Residents receive a well-balanced diet specifically designed by the Nehalem Valley Care Center dietary team to meet nutritional requirements for maintaining and improving overall health. The center emphasizes personalized interaction with residents and their families to assess and maintain the maximum potential of each resident.
The facility's philosophy centers on treating long-term care as a dynamic partnership within the wider community rather than a separate entity. The center focuses on nurturing residents as valued, contributing members of society while honoring their inherent dignity, unique life stories, and personal autonomy. Nehalem Valley Care Center works to foster authentic connections, promote inclusivity, and ensure residents maintain strong ties with neighbors, family, and local life.
Types of Care at Nehalem Valley Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Nehalem Valley Care Center
3.1overall · 11 ratings combined
3.1★ on Google (11)
R.E. McDonald
May 2024
My husband was there after a stroke. Therapy was good, staff was friendly and he was getting better in the beginning and talking fairly well. Then within a few weeks his mind started going downhill. Then he was getting difficult so their kindness went downhill. He was refusing meds. Then one evening he had another stroke, I was talking to him on the phone, his speech was awful. He was in pain, but I thought they had given him a new med and thought it was that and he needed sleep. The night nurse was very short with him, I heard it on the phone. The next morning when I got there he was in a coma and they didn't know it! I got the director of nursing to go to his room and she knew. My husband stroked, hours later slipped into a coma and they didn't do anything. My husband died that night, about 24 hours after a stroke and coma. I asked for a meeting after that, it never happened. I felt that at least a nurse should know the signs of a stroke.
John Coopersmith
Dec 2023
In 2020 my wife rehabbed here after ankle surgery. Anne was happy with her physical therapy and care there.
Robin March
Sep 2022
My husband was in this facility for only 2 days and his health took a down turn (not their fault), but the first night he was in there I called and called for hours and nobody would answer the phone left messages and finally got a return call at 11:00 that night. Went to visit the next day, my husband rang for the nurse about 4 times and waited for about an hour for someone to show up. I'm sorry but this was unacceptable. Unfortunately my husband's health has not improved but if it had he would not be returning to this facility.
Marcy K
May 2021
Like everyone in 2021 they may be a little short staffed from time to time but all the staff is well trained and delightful. My husband is here with a serious injury from an accident and at this point needs skilled nursing care. They have done a great job working with him. They have both occupational therapy and physical therapy. Because this is a small town atmosphere we don't have to deal with all these strict regulations of the city And I have been able to stay with him all day. This has been a great help for us. This is situated on the Oregon coast and the grounds are beautiful with garden flowers trees and a view of the bay. Visitation can be done in the outside gardens or the visitation room inside. I definitely encourage you to try this wonderful care center.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2025
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 Aug 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 1, 2025
Mar 7, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 26, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 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 Apr 26, 2024
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 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 Apr 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 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 Apr 26, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Feb 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard30 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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 Apr 1, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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 Apr 1, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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 Apr 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 2023
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 Apr 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
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, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 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 Nehalem Valley Care Center offer?
Nehalem Valley Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Nehalem Valley Care Center located?
Nehalem Valley Care Center is located at 280 Rowe Street in Wheeler, Oregon.
What do families say about Nehalem Valley Care Center?
Reviews of Nehalem Valley Care Center are mixed, with several families praising the kindness of staff and the quality of physical and occupational therapy, while others describe serious lapses in nursing response and care oversight. The facility operates as a small, non-profit skilled nursing center on the Oregon coast, and its Google rating reflects a wide range of experiences from very positive to deeply troubling.
How did Nehalem Valley Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Nehalem Valley Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 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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