NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER
280 ROWE STREET, Wheeler, OR 97147
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER Compares
NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wheeler, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Oregon average of 2.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.5% — better than the Oregon average of 14.0% (47% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Oregon average of 2.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Oregon average of 6.2% (51% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.0% — worse than the Oregon average of 22.0% (64% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wheeler.
How is NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.5% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 50 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 NEHALEM VALLEY 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 NEHALEM VALLEY 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 Wheeler
Wheeler sits in Tillamook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.5% 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+
- 6,841 (25.5%)
- Median age
- 48.6 years
- Median household income
- $54,268
- Median home value
- $276,700
Demographics for Tillamook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheeler.
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