Vale, OR

Pioneer Nursing Home

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $114,520 in total fines with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1060 D Street West, Vale, OR

(541) 473-3131

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

33

Certified beds

Average residents

15

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2010-08-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

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

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,544

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

49.12

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0030

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.62

Baseline 16.57% · Performance 20.22% · Measure score 2.62 · Achievement 2.62 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

7.96

Baseline 5.51% · Performance 5.46% · Measure score 7.96 · Achievement 7.96 · Improvement 0.58

Total nurse turnover

4.16

Performance 46.67% · Measure score 4.16 · Achievement 4.16 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.51%	10.72% 0.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 10.87% · Lower 95% interval 7.37%
Discharge to community	64.18%	50.57% 13.6 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 127 · Observed rate 59.84% · Lower 95% interval 54.52%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.83	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 77 · Denominator 77
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 77
Discharge self-care score	60%	53.69% 6.3 pts better	Numerator 39 · Denominator 65
Discharge mobility score	81.54%	50.94% 30.6 pts better	Numerator 53 · Denominator 65
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.9%	2.29% 1.6 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 77 · Adjusted rate 6.23%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	5.46%	7.12% 1.7 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 73 · Observed rate 1.37% · Lower 95% interval 2.55%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	6.41%	8.2% 1.8 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 78
Staff flu vaccination coverage	64.76%	42% 22.8 pts better	Numerator 68 · Denominator 105
Discharge function score	70.77%	56.45% 14.3 pts better	Numerator 46 · Denominator 65
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 55 · Denominator 55
Transfer of health information to patient	95%	96.28% 1.3 pts worse	Numerator 19 · Denominator 20
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	10%	25.2% 15.2 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 40

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.4%	95.5% 1.9 pts better	93.4% 4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 97.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	2.4% 2.4 pts better	3.3% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	9.4%	4.7% 4.7 pts worse	11.4% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0.0%	5.0% 5 pts better	5.4% 5.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	35.9%	12.5% 23.4 pts worse	19.6% 16.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 35.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	24.2%	14.7% 9.5 pts worse	16.7% 7.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 24.2% · 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	11.4%	15.8% 4.4 pts better	14.9% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	17.0%	1.7% 15.3 pts worse	1.0% 16 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 17.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.7%	2.0% 0.7 pts worse	1.7% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	42.9%	22.2% 20.7 pts worse	19.8% 23.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 42.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	14.7%	6.5% 8.2 pts worse	5.1% 9.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 14.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	85.4% 14.6 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	20.5%	15.1% 5.4 pts worse	12.0% 8.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.5% · Observed 19.4% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.1%	1.7% 0.4 pts worse	1.6% 0.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.7%	81.2% 14.5 pts better	79.7% 16 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	26.0%	21.6% 4.4 pts worse	23.9% 2.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.0% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-19 · Fire 2023-10-19

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2020-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2020-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2020-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

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 2020-01-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-28

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-10

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-10

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-11-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$114,520 2023-10-19

Fine

Fine · fine $114,520

Fine