Avalon Care Center – Scappoose

Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avalon Care Center –… is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avalon Care Center – Scappoose

Scappoose, OR 97056 View Map

Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avalon Care Center –… is a Nursing Home in Oregon

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Overview of Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is a skilled nursing and intermediate care center serving Columbia County and surrounding communities. The center offers rehabilitation, short-term, bariatric programming, and other care services in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. The staff is committed to providing quality care and addressing the unique needs of patients and their families.
(503) 543-7131

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.77/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Oregon average
Occupancy rate 63.5%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
63.5%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Status
ACTIVE
Facility Type
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
License Date
July 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385283
County: Columbia

Ownership & operating entity

Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is administrated by Robert Mckenna.

Owner name: Avalon Care Center - Scappoose, LLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Intermediate Care

Contact Information

Fax: (503) 543-5220

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour licensed nursing care
Medicaid and Medicare certified
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Restorative therapy
Bariatric care programming
Respite care
Hospice care
Daily individual and group activities
On-site registered dietitian
Beauty salon

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily individual and group activities available.
Specific Programs
Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Restorative therapy, Bariatric care programming, Respite care, Hospice care, Daily individual and group activities, On-site registered dietitian, Beauty salon
Operating Hours
24 hours

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Inspection History

In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.

10 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:August 26, 2025

11 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

126
Total Staff
46
Employees
80
Contractors
15,314
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 11 11.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 10 8.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 75 7.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
106 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,274 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 51 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Medication Aide/Technician: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 24 51 75 8,434 91 100% 7.3
Medication Aide/Technician 4 4 8 1,452 91 100% 8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 7 10 1,188 91 100% 8.8
Registered Nurse 3 8 11 1,184 90 99% 11.1
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 528 63 69% 8.4
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 518 64 70% 8.1
Administrator 3 0 3 504 62 68% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 2 2 324 66 73% 4.9
Dietitian 1 0 1 323 39 43% 8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 204 41 45% 5
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 50 18 20% 2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 35 18 20% 1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 21 31 34% 0.7
Speech Language Pathologist 0 1 1 21 5 5% 4.2
Nurse Aide in Training 1 0 1 15 3 3% 5
Physical Therapy Aide 0 1 1 9 3 3% 3.1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Apr 2018 – Aug 2025)

4
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
11
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
3
25% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
17% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 2
State Comparison (OR)
Citations
12
Oregon average: 34
Critical Citations
0
Oregon average: 0.5
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Aug 26, 2025 D Resident Rights F0585 Corrected
Aug 16, 2024 E Nutrition F0804 Corrected
Aug 16, 2024 E Nutrition F0812 Corrected
Aug 16, 2024 G Quality of Care F0689 Corrected
Aug 16, 2024 D Care Planning F0656 Corrected
Dec 13, 2019 D Abuse/Neglect F0600 Corrected
Dec 13, 2019 D Care Planning F0656 Corrected
Dec 13, 2019 D Resident Rights F0550 Corrected
Apr 16, 2018 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Apr 16, 2018 D Pharmacy F0760 Corrected
Apr 16, 2018 E Quality of Care F0688 Corrected
Apr 16, 2018 D Resident Rights F0584 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Avalon Health Center
Resident Census by Payment Source
25 Total Residents
Medicaid 22 (88%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (12%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.1 Score
23% better than avg Oregon avg: 10.5

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
17.0 Score
19% better than avg Oregon avg: 21.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
8.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.9%
Depressive Symptoms
21.3%
Falls with Major Injury
2.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.0%
Antipsychotic Use
12.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
21.7%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
21.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
62.7% 27% worse than avg Oregon: 86.2%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
6.9% 276% worse than avg Oregon: 1.8%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Oregon Project Independence (OPI)
  • General: Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • OR Specifics: Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care
OR Medicaid CBC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)
  • General: Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OR Specifics: Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Oregon Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Oregon LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • OR Specifics: 15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OR Specifics: High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens
Official government program page
  • General: Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
  • OR Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program
  • General: Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • OR Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.
  • Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).

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OPI

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • OR Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
OR Medicaid CBC

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OR Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OR Specifics:
    Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OR Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Oregon LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).
Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • OR Specifics:
    15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Oregon SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OR Specifics:
    High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits:
    Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
  • OR Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).
Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • OR Specifics:
    Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).