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Blue Mountain Care Center
112 East Fifth Street, Prairie City, OR 97869
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Blue Mountain Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Prairie City, Oregon, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 14 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing — and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 8, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 97.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Grant Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 39 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 97.5 | 97.5 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | — | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | — | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $4,194 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 128 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oregon average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Oct 2025, 15 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×27 E ×5 F ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oregon median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.5% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.5% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Blue Mountain Care Center been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Blue Mountain Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Blue Mountain Care Center compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Blue Mountain Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Blue Mountain Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Oct 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.