Nursing Homes in ZIP 97236 (Portland, OR)
The current CMS snapshot lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes serving ZIP 97236 in Portland, OR, with an average overall star rating of 2.3 out of 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 97236
The current snapshot records 3 nursing homess in ZIP 97236; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at AVALON CARE CENTER - PORTLAND (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 234 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.20 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 64.3%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $218,306 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AVALON CARE CENTER - PORTLAND (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 234 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $218,306 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.20 |
| Avg RN turnover | 64.3% |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON CARE CENTER - PORTLAND | 3.0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 39.0% | 71.4% | 0 |
| CASCADE TERRACE POST ACUTE | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 105 | 87.3% | 50.0% | 2 |
| CEDAR CROSSINGS | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 89 | 78.6% | 71.4% | 2 |
What to weigh in ZIP 97236
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 97236, Portland, OR, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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About the data
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