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PIONEER NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (VALE, Oregon)

1060 D STREET WEST, VALE, Oregon 97918

Phone: 5414733131

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
33
Avg Residents/Day
13.5
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Malheur
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOregon AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.730.76+0.97
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day7.255.13+2.13
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.9/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A43.5%-

Health Citation History

9 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-12-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-12-10Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-10Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-23Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$114,520
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-10-19Fine$114,520-

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