Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay is a 114-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by Life Care Centers of America, a private company, at 2890 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay, Oregon. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The facility provides skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services.
CMS rates the facility 2 stars, with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings below Oregon’s average. Nurse hours run 4h 43m per resident daily, 9 percent below Oregon’s 5h 12m average, placing the facility 72nd of 92 Oregon SNFs. A September 2024 complaint investigation, the most substantive in the record, cited 23 deficiencies including failures to protect residents from abuse, report alleged violations, and investigate complaints, with many findings uncorrected after revisit. A June 2025 follow-up investigation found no deficiencies, suggesting recent corrective progress. No fines or immediate jeopardy findings exist. Occupancy stands at 44 percent, well below Oregon’s 65.7 average, indicating broad current availability.
Amenities include a beauty salon, certified dietitian, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
Situated in Coos County with current availability across care levels, Life Care Center of Coos Bay is suitable for residents seeking skilled nursing or rehabilitation.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay is administered by September Fray.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 56 | 31 | This facility has 81% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (56 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 81% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 10 | 7 | This facility has had 43% more total inspections than the Oregon average (10 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 43% more |
State average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
State average 34
State average 6.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 14 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.5
State average: 1.2
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
128 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 14,341 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,617 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,756 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 23 | 0 | 23 | 2,662 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,391 | 68 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 994 | 83 | 90% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 856 | 74 | 80% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 629 | 74 | 80% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 459 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 61 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 393 | 54 | 59% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 40 | 43% | 5.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 154 | 25 | 27% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 3 | 4 | 148 | 20 | 22% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 3 | 3% | 19 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 7 | 8% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 7% | 5.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 27, 2024 · $63K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% 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 Life Care Center of Coos Bay from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Coos Bay's city center to Life Care Center of Coos Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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74.1%
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OR AVG
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6.9
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93
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#12 / 462 | Michael Ellis | $19.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
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$19.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$11.5M
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#4 / 64 | $9.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#7 / 64 | 46.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
46.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
49.5%
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#43 / 64 | 385259 | ||||
| Mirabella Portland | NH AL MC SNF | Portland (Southwest Portland) | 27
Facility
27
OR AVG
67
Rank
#315 / 350 | - | - | 5.83
Facility
5.83
OR AVG
5.24
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#12 / 83 | +70% | +11% | $0
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$0
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$62.3k
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#1 / 84 | 14
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14
OR AVG
34.0
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#10 / 78 | 4.7
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4.7
OR AVG
6.9
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#23 / 78 | - | 24 | A+ |
81
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81
OR AVG
56
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#80 / 462 | Linda Dinan | $8.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$11.5M
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#47 / 64 | $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$5.7M
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#3 / 64 | 128.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
128.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
49.5%
Rank
#1 / 64 | 385274 | ||||
| Bend Transitional Care | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Bend (Mountain View) | 60
Facility
60
OR AVG
67
Rank
#180 / 350 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
OR AVG
73.3
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#6 / 69 | +27% | 4.46
Facility
4.46
OR AVG
5.24
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#73 / 83 | +112% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#1 / 84 | 11
Facility
11
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#4 / 78 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#8 / 78 | - | 56 | - |
70
Facility
70
OR AVG
56
Rank
#157 / 462 | Stanley Flemming | $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#26 / 64 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#36 / 64 | 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG
49.5%
Rank
#60 / 64 | 385253 | ||||
| Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | NH SNF | Gresham (Northeast) | 82
Facility
82
OR AVG
67
Rank
#100 / 350 |
86.0%
Facility
86.0%
OR AVG
73.3
Rank
#20 / 69 | +17% | 4.85
Facility
4.85
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#57 / 83 | +103% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#1 / 84 | 27
Facility
27
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#29 / 78 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 78 | 2 | 71 | - |
46
Facility
46
OR AVG
56
Rank
#311 / 462 | Cascadia Oregon Operations LLC | $12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $6.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 51.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 385133 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Coos Bay | NH SNF | Coos Bay | 114
Facility
114
OR AVG
67
Rank
#32 / 350 |
51.8%
Facility
51.8%
OR AVG
73.3
Rank
#63 / 69 | -29% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
OR AVG
5.24
Rank
#64 / 83 | -2% | -10% | $62.9k
Facility
$62.9k
OR AVG
$62.3k
Rank
#72 / 84 | 41
Facility
41
OR AVG
34.0
Rank
#50 / 78 | 13.7
Facility
13.7
OR AVG
6.9
Rank
#76 / 78 | 2 | 59 | - |
74
Facility
74
OR AVG
56
Rank
#127 / 462 | Barbara Hutchison | $9.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#40 / 64 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#49 / 64 | 41.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
41.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG
49.5%
Rank
#58 / 64 | 385157 |
Life Care Center of Coos Bay is legally operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and administered by September Fray.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay's occupancy is 52%.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Life Care Center of Coos Bay has a no-pet policy.
The team at Life Care Center of Coos Bay can be reached at september_fray@lcca.com.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay is registered as a for-profit in OR.
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