Pioneer Nursing Home
1060 D Street West, Vale, OR 97918
Pioneer Nursing Home is a nursing home in Vale, Oregon. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (541) 473-3131
- Last standard health inspection
- April 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day, on average
- 13.5
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Pioneer Nursing Home Health District
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Oregon average (9 vs 34).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.0 to 6.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.2 to 5.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 19, 2023 from $176,185 to $114,520.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 19, 2023 from $163,200 to $176,185.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on December 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
13 of 128 Oregon homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.
Citation F0838. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0131. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Fine
October 19, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $114,520 on October 19, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BROWNING, ALEXISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2009
- BUTTICE, DENNISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2014
- CRISMON, COREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/04/2022
- ESTES, MONICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/05/2024
- GILLESPIE, CHRISTYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/07/2013
- HINES, DEBRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/07/2006
- KELLER, KARLENEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2019
- MONIHAN, KERRISUEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/03/2017
- NALIVKA, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/23/2016
- PHILLIPS, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2016
- ROLLF, JESSICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/21/2021
- SKERJANEC, LUKASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/04/2018
- SMITH, BRANDONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/05/2024
- STEWART - KELSO, KRYSTALOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2023
Questions
When was Pioneer Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists April 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Pioneer Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since October 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Pioneer Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $114,520 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Pioneer Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Pioneer Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.