Nehalem Valley Care Center
Nursing home · 280 Rowe Street, Wheeler, OR 97147 · Tillamook County
CMS overall rating: ★★★☆☆
At a glance
Nehalem Valley Care Center is located in Wheeler, Oregon. It has 50 certified beds and cared for an average of 26.1 residents per day. Ownership type: non profit - other. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5; the average for Oregon nursing homes is 3.1.
| Certified beds | 50 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 26.1 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Legal business name | Wheeler Care Center LLC |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | May 1, 1994 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 385244 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.78 (state avg 5.03, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.41 (state avg 0.72, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 1.00 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.36 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 4.55 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.2% (state avg 47.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 7 (state avg 9.2) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $16,801.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.