Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VALLEY WEST HEALTH CARE CENTER
EUGENE, OR · 121 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 23, 2025
CMS Certification Number 385120 · first certified November 1972
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed October 1, 2017 (change of ownership)from LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Position within OR
14 citations — more than 64% of the 128 certified nursing homes in OR. Compared within OR rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in OR are typically surveyed 15–17 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 188 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OR, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OR figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in OR | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 7, 2022 | 4 |
| February 9, 2024 | 6 |
| May 23, 2025 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 3 | 2025-05-23 |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-02-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2022-12-07 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2025-05-23 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2022-12-07 |
| K-0255 | Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | 1 | 2024-02-09 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-05-23 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2025-05-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 23, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
February 9, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0255 | Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
December 7, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.