Pioneer Nursing Home
Vale, Malheur County, Oregon · CCN 385273 · Government (Hospital district) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Pioneer Nursing Home 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 33 certified beds, 14 residents a day on average. 9 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $114,520.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 6.95626 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.75866 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 6.13431 hours per resident per day |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-15 |
| 2023-12-10 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 complaint survey |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-12-10 complaint survey |
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-19 | Fine | $114,520 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning, Alexis Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2009-05-01 |
| Crismon, Corey Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-04 |
| Estes, Monica Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-08-05 |
| Gillespie, Christy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2013-08-07 |
| Hines, Debra Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2006-04-07 |
| Monihan, Kerrisue Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-07-03 |
| Phillips, John Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Rollf, Jessica Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-06-21 |
| Skerjanec, Lukas Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-09-04 |
| Smith, Brandon Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-08-05 |
| Buttice, Dennis Individual | corporate director | — | 2014-07-01 |
| Keller, Karlene Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-07-01 |
| Nalivka, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-08-23 |
| Stewart - Kelso, Krystal Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Crismon, Corey Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-05-04 |
| Browning, Alexis Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2009-05-01 |
| Buttice, Dennis Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-07-01 |
| Crismon, Corey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-04 |
| Estes, Monica Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-08-05 |
| Gillespie, Christy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2013-08-07 |
| Hines, Debra Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2006-04-07 |
| Keller, Karlene Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-01 |
| Monihan, Kerrisue Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-07-03 |
| Nalivka, John Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-08-23 |
| Phillips, John Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Rollf, Jessica Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-06-21 |
| Skerjanec, Lukas Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-04 |
| Smith, Brandon Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-08-05 |
| Stewart - Kelso, Krystal Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Malheur County.