Nehalem Valley Care Center

Nehalem Valley Care Center is a senior care community located in Wheeler, OR. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wheeler area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (503) 368-5171.

Nehalem Valley Care Center is licensed for 50 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 52% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 63%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Tillamook County, OR.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Nehalem Valley Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 50
• Occupancy 52%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
• Annual staff turnover 63%
• Last health inspection June 2025