Advocate Care
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Portland, OR
Advocate Care
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Portland, OR
Advocate Care accepts Medicaid.
With 34 beds, Advocate Care is a residential care community in Portland, Oregon, that has been offering personal care for 11 years. The community also provides medical oversight with a physician on staff and a nursing team available 24-hours. With a Walk Score of 10, its location on Southeast Holgate Boulevard is car-dependent and requires transportation for most errands.
The community’s dining services accommodate residents’ preferences and requests if possible, providing a varied menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A comprehensive activities program is also conducted, which includes on-site events and community outings to encourage engagement and social interaction. A courtyard is also available, while transportation services are provided to help residents access local amenities.
Recurring concerns related to resident monitoring, medication and treatment documentation, fire safety procedures, and sanitation practices in kitchen and infection control areas have been identified through inspections by the Oregon Department of Human Services. Other ongoing areas of concern also include staffing adequacy and community maintenance. Families exploring care options are advised to discuss how these areas are managed and what measures are implemented to support quality and safety.
34-bed community Rank #291 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st out of 351 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation Rank #275 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #443 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 443rd out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 27, 2015
CountyMultnomah
License Number50R417
Advocate Care is administered by Leah Pedigo.
Owner NameAdvocate Care, LLC
Accept Medicaid
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Nurses-to-Resident Ratio:
1:32
Email
leahpedigo@gmail.com
Pets Allowed
Overnight GuestsSmall pets welcome upon approval
Minimum Age18-65
Courtyard
Transportation
Activities
Wellness Program24 hour nursing staff, RN within the building
Touring HoursMo 09:00-05:00, Tu 09:00-05:00, We 09:00-05:00, Th 09:00-05:00, Fr 09:00-05:00
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
18 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per year (42% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% below)
• Total inspections (29% below)
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per year (42% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% below)
• Total inspections (29% below)
Latest Inspection
April 2, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 31 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (18 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 42% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 4.5 | 7.8 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (4.5 vs. OR avg 7.8).↓ 42% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.6 | 4.4 | This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (3.6 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 18% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 29% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 2, 2025 re-licensure inspection found 5 deficiencies including failure to monitor residents’ condition changes, incomplete medication and psychotropic documentation, and fire drill documentation issues.
- February 28, 2025 complaint investigation found 2 deficiencies for failing to implement and update an acuity-based staffing tool, resulting in inadequate staffing levels.
- Kitchen sanitation deficiencies from June 7 and June 11, 2023 and 2024 inspections were partially corrected on revisits, showing some improvement in food safety compliance.
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8.3 miles from city center
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33
OR AVG
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Rank
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21
OR AVG
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Rank
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OR AVG
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| Advocate Care | AL RC | Portland | 34
Facility
34
OR AVG
67
Rank
#291 / 351 | No |
10
Facility
10
OR AVG
55
Rank
#443 / 476 | - | 11
Facility
11
OR AVG
21
Rank
#275 / 374 | - | 5 | 20
Facility
20
OR AVG
31
Rank
#110 / 334 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Advocate Care
Is Advocate Care in a walkable area?
Advocate Care has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Advocate Care?
According to OR state health department records, Advocate Care's license number is 50R417.
What is the best email address for Advocate Care?
The team at Advocate Care can be reached at leahpedigo@gmail.com.
Who is the administrator of Advocate Care?
Leah Pedigo is the administrator of Advocate Care.
How many beds does Advocate Care have?
Advocate Care has 34 beds.
Has Advocate Care had any recent deficiencies?
Advocate Care has had 18 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Advocate Care?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Advocate Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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