Pioneer Nursing Home
1060 D Street West, Vale, OR 97918 · (541) 473-3131
Government - Hospital district · 33 certified beds
Pioneer Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 1 citation (the Oregon average is 9.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $114,520 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 23, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 23, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 10, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 10, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 10, 2023 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.December 10, 2023 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $114,520October 19, 2023
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 | 6.96 | 5.03 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.76 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.11 | 3.40 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 33 |
| Average residents per day | 14 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pioneer Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.