Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Saint Helens, OR
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Saint Helens, OR
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility
Operating for over 30 years, Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility is a 44-bed assisted living community in Saint Helens, Oregon, that offers personal care services. In its location on Pittsburg Road, most errands are available within walking distance, as it is highly walkable.
For those recovering from illness or injury, the community provides rehabilitation services. Respite services are also available for those seeking temporary stays, while 24-hour nursing support is provided to ensure accessibility of care. With this range of care, the community can support residents through different levels of recovery and long-term care.
Along with home-cooked meals served in a familiar dining environment, kitchenettes are also available for preparing snacks and beverages. Individually controlled heating and air conditioning and access to cable television and telephone services are also available. Additionally, transportation coordination is provided to assist with appointments and outings. An on-site beauty and barber shop, laundry, and housekeeping services are also provided for convenience.
With a pet-friendly policy, the community allows residents to keep small animal companions. Moreover, a variety of social and recreational activities are conducted to encourage engagement and connection within the community.
Compliance concerns related to abuse reporting procedures, resident service plan accuracy, monitoring changes in resident condition, medication administration, and fire and life safety requirements have been identified through state inspections. Previous inspections also noted deficiencies related to incident investigations, administrative practices, and building maintenance. Moreover, the most recent inspection cited a procedural issue involving complaint investigation documentation. Notably, these recurring compliance concerns have appeared throughout the community’s inspection history, and no signs of improvement have been reported.
44-bed community Rank #256 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th 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.
30 years in operation Rank #77 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #136 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 10, 1995
CountyColumbia
License Number70M087
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility is administered by Nina Wendelschafer.
Owner NameElderserv
Emergency SystemsYes
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Social/Recreational Activities
Laundry And Housekeeping
Home-Cooked Meals
Transportation Coordination
On-Site Beauty / Barber Shop
Kitchenettes
Individually Controlled Heating And Air Conditioning
Cable Television And Phone Access
Small Pets Welcome
Specific ProgramsEvents & News
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
31 deficiencies
6 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (at OR avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at OR avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (at OR avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at OR avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
June 25, 2025
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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31 | 31 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Oregon average (31 vs. OR avg 31).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
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7.8 | 7.8 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Oregon average (7.8 vs. OR avg 7.8).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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5.2 | 4.4 | This facility has 18% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.2 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 18% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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6 | 7 | This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 25, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- June 11, 2025 inspection cited six deficiencies including failures in abuse reporting, service plan accuracy, medication administration, staffing tool accuracy, and fire and life safety, none corrected on site.
- October 18, 2022 complaint investigation found two deficiencies for inadequate injury fall investigations and inaccurate acuity-based staffing tool, which were not corrected at that time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility
Who is the owner of Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility?
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Elderserv, and administered by Nina Wendelschafer.
Is Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility in a walkable area?
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility?
According to OR state health department records, Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility's license number is 70M087.
What is the best email address for Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility?
The team at Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility can be reached at director@springmeadowsalf.org.
Who is the administrator of Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility?
Nina Wendelschafer is the administrator of Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility.
How many beds does Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility have?
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility has 44 beds.
Has Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility had any recent deficiencies?
Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility has had 31 recently reported deficiencies.
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