Oregon Veterans Home
700 Veterans Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058 · (541) 296-7190
Non profit - Corporation · 151 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Oregon Veterans Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Oregon average is 9.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,065 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 26, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 26, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 26, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 26, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.June 26, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.June 26, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 26, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 14, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 14, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 14, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 3, 2023 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 3, 2023 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,065June 26, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Oregon average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.03 | 5.03 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.99 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.28 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.76 | 3.40 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.2% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 151 |
| Average residents per day | 110.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation The Dalles · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Columbia Basin Care Facility The Dalles · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Beaverton Post Acute Care of Cascadia Beaverton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Maryville Beaverton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Marquis Hope Village Canby · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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