The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
VALLEY WEST HEALTH CARE CENTER
EUGENE, OR · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
VALLEY WEST HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating but stronger 4-star staffing and quality ratings. It reports 4.79 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included medication errors, insufficient food/fluids, and staffing/licensed nurse coverage issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7926 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7926.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17
- Nurse aides
- 3.19
- Weekend nursing
- 4.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.9%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%8.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.4%2.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.5%5.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.4%20.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.6%3.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%26.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.9%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%74.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.8%45.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $3,145 in total fines.
- $3,145
Federal fine
Sep 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.4 residents on an average day (56% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.