Prairie City, OR

Blue Mountain Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 18 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

112 East Fifth Street, Prairie City, OR

(541) 820-3341

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-09-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Total nurse hours

0.00

All reported nurse hours

Licensed hours

0.00

RN + LPN hours

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

Weekend RN hours

0.00

Weekend registered nurse coverage

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.00

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

0.00

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

0.00

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

Annual nurse turnover

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	Not Available	10.72%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	Not Available	1.02	This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up	Not Available	95.27%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury	Not Available	0.77%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	Not Available	2.29%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	Not Available	8.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage	Not Available	42%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	86.0%	95.5% 9.5 pts worse	93.4% 7.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 86.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.8%	2.4% 6.4 pts worse	3.3% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 8.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	10.9%	4.7% 6.2 pts worse	11.4% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	1.9%	5.0% 3.1 pts better	5.4% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	3.8%	12.5% 8.7 pts better	19.6% 15.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	21.3%	14.7% 6.6 pts worse	16.7% 4.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 21.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14.3%	15.8% 1.5 pts better	14.9% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 14.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	5.8%	1.7% 4.1 pts worse	1.0% 4.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	2.0% 2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.5%	22.2% 5.3 pts worse	19.8% 7.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 27.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	13.0%	6.5% 6.5 pts worse	5.1% 7.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-10-17 · Fire 2025-10-17

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (4 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-18 · Fire 2023-05-18

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-10-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-17

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18