Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (45% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Operated by Brownor Enterprises Inc. , East Cascade Retirement Community is a nursing home in Madras, Oregon. Its Walk Score of 79 makes it easy for visiting family members to get around the surrounding neighborhood on foot. The 48-bed home has been serving the local community for 27 years, so it has a long track record of serving the community.
It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The community has an occupancy rate of 74%, and residents stay an average of 111 days.
Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 16 minutes of nursing care each day. This includes 1 hour and 18 minutes of registered nurse care, 3 hours and 59 minutes of nurse aide support, and 1 hour and 2 minutes of licensed practical nurse care. The staffing structure provides consistent coverage for residents throughout the day.
Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the home. These services support residents recovering from surgery, stroke, illness, or a hospital stay who need therapy and nursing care during recovery. The facility also has 24-hour staffing, so support is available at any time of day or night for immediate needs.
Dining is offered in a family-style setting with home-cooked meals rather than a more institutional dining experience. This creates a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for residents and their families.
State inspections have focused on areas such as food storage, food preparation, sanitation practices, environmental requirements, and facility maintenance. The home has worked on these areas and has improved over time.
The community has emergency call systems, housekeeping, and maintenance services to support daily living. Families considering East Cascade Retirement Community should take a tour to learn more about the home’s culture and daily routines.
East Cascade Retirement Community is administered by Michael Bell.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 21 | 31 | This facility has 32% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (21 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 32% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.3 | 7.8 | This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.3 vs. OR avg 7.8).↓ 32% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.3 | 4.4 | This facility has 20% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.3 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 20% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (4 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 43% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations; and 14 of 37 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,068 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 12 | 19 | 31 | 6,071 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,581 | 91 | 99% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,501 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 862 | 79 | 86% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 95 | 63 | 68% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 12 | 13% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 24 | 26% | 1.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 13% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7% | 2.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 15% | 0.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for East Cascade Retirement Community from 2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (45% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Madras's city center to East Cascade Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
| East Cascade Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Madras | - | 48 | - | 79 | - |
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| Rose Linn Care Center | NH AL MC RC | West Linn (Willamette) | - | 71 | - | 33 | - |
East Cascade Retirement Community has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to OR state health department records, East Cascade Retirement Community's license number is 70M212.
East Cascade Retirement Community's occupancy is 74%.
The team at East Cascade Retirement Community can be reached at michaelb@eastcascade.com.
East Cascade Retirement Community is registered as a for-profit in OR.
Michael Bell is the administrator of East Cascade Retirement Community.
East Cascade Retirement Community has 48 beds.
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