Oregon Veterans Home

700 Veterans Drive · The Dalles, OR · 97058 · 5412967190

151 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 90
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.033.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.960.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.29≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (12 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected May 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected December 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected December 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected November 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected November 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected November 26, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 26, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385257 · certified since April 29, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.