PIONEER NURSING HOME
1060 D STREET WEST, Vale, OR 97918
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PIONEER NURSING HOME Compares
PIONEER NURSING HOME is a 33-bed government-owned nursing facility in Vale, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.9%) is above the Oregon average of 6.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 33 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 41% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.9% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0% (56% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Oregon average of 2.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.9% — worse than the Oregon average of 6.2% (125% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse than the Oregon average of 22.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PIONEER NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PIONEER NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Vale.
What keeps PIONEER NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PIONEER NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.9% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PIONEER NURSING HOME 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 PIONEER NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 41% occupancy across 33 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 PIONEER NURSING HOME?
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 PIONEER NURSING HOME?
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 Vale
Vale sits in Malheur County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,076 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $44,362
- Median home value
- $150,400
Demographics for Malheur County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vale.
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