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A
Very Good

OREGON VETERANS HOME

700 VETERANS DRIVE · THE DALLES, OR 97058

5412967190 · Non profit - Corporation

151 beds100.5 residents177 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
A
Very Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

OREGON VETERANS HOME receives an overall staffing grade of A (Very Good). With 5.2802 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 1.38 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 21.66% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (15.37% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 2 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️15.37% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
5.2802hrs/resident/day▲ 1.38
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8237hrs/resident/day▲ 0.14
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
21.66%
5.6244 weekday → 4.4063 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
15.37%
0% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
2days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
3.1149hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.5851hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.6837std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Wasco County Average+0.32 HPRD
4.96
05.28 HPRD
vs. Oregon State Average+0.31 HPRD
4.97
05.28 HPRD
vs. National Average+1.38 HPRD
3.90
05.28 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
OREGON VETERANS HOME ★
THE DALLES · This facility
—
A
5.28020.8237★★★★★
THE DALLES HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
THE DALLES
3.9 mi
A
4.30540.7626★★★★☆
COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY
THE DALLES
3.9 mi
A+
5.30421.0302★★☆☆☆
HOOD RIVER POST ACUTE
HOOD RIVER
20.9 mi
D
4.33630.371★☆☆☆☆
REGENCY GRESHAM NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
GRESHAM
60.4 mi
B
5.20910.5846★★★★★
FAIRLAWN HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA
GRESHAM
61.7 mi
A
4.7170.8007★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
12
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Mar 14, 2025Health
5 deficiencies cited
▼
Nov 3, 2023Health
3 deficiencies cited
▼
Oct 7, 2022Health
4 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.