Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
OREGON VETERANS HOME
THE DALLES, OR · 151 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 26, 2026
CMS Certification Number 385257 · first certified April 1998
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OR
12 citations — more than 53% 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 1 citation; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. 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 about three years in Virginia. 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 cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 12 citations on file is 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
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 | 12 |
| Median facility in OR | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2023 | 1 |
| March 14, 2025 | 10 |
| June 26, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-06-26 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 26, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2026) |
March 14, 2025 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025) |
November 3, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 23, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.