BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER
112 EAST FIFTH STREET, Prairie City, OR 97869
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER Compares
BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Prairie City, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.6%) is above the Oregon average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 38% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.6% — worse than the Oregon average of 2.5% (250% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Oregon average of 6.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Prairie City.
How is BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.6% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 38% occupancy across 40 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Prairie City
Prairie City sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 30.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Oregon as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,192 (30.6%)
- Median age
- 52.8 years
- Median household income
- $48,202
- Median home value
- $153,900
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Prairie City.
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