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Valley West Health Care Center
2300 Warren Street, Eugene, OR 97405
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.
Certified for 121 beds, Valley West Health Care Center serves Eugene in Lane County, Oregon and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1972.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 56 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 20, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $3K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0; nursing staff turnover is 34.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lane Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 56 | 43 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.3 | 50.0 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.9% | 47.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $3,145 | $7,443 | $4,194 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 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: 23 May 2025, 9 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×38 E ×14 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 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 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Feb 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 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 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 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | 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 | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.9%, RNs 71.4%; 1 administrator 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 | 6.6% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.2% | 19.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Valley West Operations Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2015 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2012 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Eugene | 87 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10.3 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Junction City | Junction City | 53 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 66.0 | $9K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Cascade Manor | Eugene | 32 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 50.0 | $10K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Marquis Springfield | Springfield | 136 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 24.3 | — | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Regency Florence | Florence | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 41.7 | $7K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Cottage Grove Post Acute | Cottage Grove | 80 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 32.5 | $21K | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center | Eugene | 83 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 43 | 51.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Avamere Riverpark of Eugene | Eugene | 119 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 | 39.5 | — | 2 Mar 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Lane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley West Health Care Center been cited for?
56 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Valley West Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $3K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valley West Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valley West Health Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley West Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 May 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.