Valley West Health Care Center was recognized as the second largest nursing home in Lane County for the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
The facility offered 121 beds during this period, exceeding the Lane County average by 29 beds as of the first quarter of 2026. The center served an average of 67.4 residents daily.
The CMS awarded Valley West Health Care Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below Oregon’s nursing home average of 3.1.
Marquis Springfield had the highest bed count among nursing homes in Lane County during the same quarter with 136 beds, while Avamere Riverpark of Eugene placed third, providing 119 beds.
Valley West Health Care Center incurred one fine totaling $3,145 and faced one penalty as of the first quarter of 2026.
A total of 12 for-profit nursing homes operated in Lane County, Oregon.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show a continuing rise in the nation’s older adult population as younger age groups shrink. The number of Americans age 65 and up grew by 13% from 2020 to 2024, while the population under 18 decreased by 1.7%. The older adult population has risen significantly during the past century, climbing from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 report indicates nearly half of this age group—about 28 million people—may eventually need long-term services and supports. The study also estimates that more than one-third could require care in a nursing home.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis Springfield | 4 |
| 2 | Valley West Health Care Center | 2 |
| 3 | Avamere Riverpark of Eugene | 1 |
| 4 | Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center | 2 |
| 4 | South Hills Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 6 | Creekside Health and Rehab of Cascadia | 5 |
| 7 | Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene | 1 |
| 8 | Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 9 | Cottage Grove Post Acute | 3 |
| 10 | Creswell Post Acute | 2 |
| 11 | Regency Florence | 3 |
| 12 | Avamere Rehabilitation of Junction City | 3 |
| 13 | Cascade Manor | 3 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
