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Oregon Veterans Home

700 Veterans Drive

4.7(20 ratings)· The Dalles average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
151
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
151
Eligibility
Open to veterans, spouses, and parents who lost a child in war
Memory care
Includes Alzheimer's and dementia-specific care
Rehab services
Offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
Recognition
First state veterans home to win national quality award

What Families Think

Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is a state-run skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for Oregon's veterans, their spouses, and parents who lost a child in military service. It holds a strong 4.7 Google rating from a small number of reviewers, and the facility has been publicly recognized for care quality, though detailed family reviews aren't available here.

The Good

  • High 4.7 Google rating from reviewers
  • National quality award for care excellence
  • Rated a top nursing home in Oregon
  • Offers Alzheimer's and dementia-related care
  • Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services on-site
  • Scenic hillside setting overlooking the Columbia River

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Very few reviews (20) to gauge broader family experience

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Oregon Veterans Home is a senior living community in The Dalles, Oregon offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

About Oregon Veterans Home

Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is a skilled nursing facility providing rehabilitative, residential, and medical care to Oregon's aged and disabled veterans, their spouses, and parents who have lost a child to war-time service. The home, which opened in 1997 as Oregon's first state veterans home, can accommodate up to 151 residents requiring long-term care.

The facility offers skilled nursing care, Alzheimer's and dementia-related care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services. The home's core mission is to provide care in a home-like environment while honoring the sacrifice veterans have made to the nation.

Situated on 15 acres in the historic Columbia Gorge community of The Dalles, the facility overlooks the Columbia River, The Dalles Dam, and Mount Hood. Residents enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from the hillside location.

The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles earned the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award in 2014 from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, becoming the first and only state veterans' home nationally to receive this recognition. The facility was also named one of the top-rated nursing homes in Oregon by U.S. News & World Report in 2015.

Types of Care at Oregon Veterans Home

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • 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
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Oregon Veterans Home

4.7overall · 20 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (20)

Vandee Mauser

Dec 2025

via Google

They specialize in taking care of our Veterans and do a very good job of it.

vicki colburn

Jul 2025

via Google

I can’t say enough good things about OVH. My father was there for 3 years and passed in June. First of all this facility is beautiful and in a gorgeous setting. It is clean and the food is quite good. But even more than that, the folks there are just wonderful. They are friendly, warm and truly cared about my dad. It felt like family and my father was happy. I visited every week for 3 years. I am so full of gratitude for the love and good care he received, and the loving and attentive days before his passing were sweet and peaceful. Thank you to all my dear friends at OVH

Carl Gentry

May 2025

via Google

It was so nice being able to talk with and interact with Veterans and listen and learn about their stories. The staff are great people

Miranda Levenhagen

Nov 2023

via Google

A very beautiful place for vets to live, the staff take top notch care of their patients, the patients visitors, and family. They truly love their people!

Nich a Dad4 Service

Jul 2022

via Google

This is a preliminary review. The grounds are Immaculate I love the round out front of the entrance. Here are a couple photos of evidence. The receptionist is very respectful and responsive. I will be looking into doing either some visiting or volunteering at this location eventually but for now I will probably have to wait until the required masking is eliminated.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 32 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 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 May 3, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 2025

Nov 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard4 citations
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 23, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 23, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2023

Oct 7, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • 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 Nov 26, 2022

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • 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 Nov 26, 2022

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 26, 2022

  • 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 Nov 26, 2022

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 Oregon Veterans Home offer?

Oregon Veterans Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Oregon Veterans Home located?

Oregon Veterans Home is located at 700 Veterans Drive in The Dalles, Oregon.

What do families say about Oregon Veterans Home?

Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is a state-run skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for Oregon's veterans, their spouses, and parents who lost a child in military service. It holds a strong 4.7 Google rating from a small number of reviewers, and the facility has been publicly recognized for care quality, though detailed family reviews aren't available here.

How did Oregon Veterans Home do on recent health and safety inspections?

Oregon Veterans Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 32 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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