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Our editorial team analyzed 100 nursing homes in OR using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OR
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Oregon average is: 49.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$4.9M*Fiscal year ending 08/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.0M*Fiscal year ending 08/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
41%*Fiscal year ending 08/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other OR nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 100 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Valley West Health Care Center is a nursing home in Eugene, Oregon, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so residents do not need to arrange that clinical support elsewhere. The center has 121 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the nursing time measured for each resident across a full day.
Rehabilitation includes inpatient, outpatient, and short term services, allowing therapy to be part of a stay or provided without an inpatient admission. Residents can also have hair and grooming needs handled at the salon and barber, and religious services are available at the center. Valley West Health Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs temporary rehabilitation with skilled nursing support. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Renee C Smith is the administrator, and Valley West Operations operates the center.
Meadow Park Care is a 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides the support and nursing care needed by residents. The care home offers a range of services, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, pet therapy, nutritional support, and wellness-focused activities. Meadow Park Care’s experienced staff deliver quality care while giving residents a serene, safe, and comfortable place to enjoy healing and rest.
Meadow Park Care is proud to offer pet therapy to residents, with studies showing that pet therapy improves the quality of life and emotional well-being of residents in long-term care communities. The care home’s pet therapy teams include Robert Mckenna and Kip, Carrie Morilon and Wyatt, Katie Joes and Maggie, and Averi Morely and Tucker. Meadow Park Care’s passionate team consists of experts in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, compassionately caring for residents and providing a full range of services to help them heal, regain strength, and live as independently as possible. The care home’s staff, from the leadership team to the direct care staff, work to exceed expectations and provide round-the-clock care to meet every resident’s needs, including assistance with personal care, concierge services, and companionship.
Gresham Post Acute Care and Rehab is a nursing home in Gresham, Oregon, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Rehabilitation and short term rehab support recovery without requiring a resident to arrange care at another facility.
The community has 78 beds and opened in 2011. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the salon and spa let residents receive those services on site.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. David Welker serves as administrator, and Sapphire at Gresham Rehab operates the community. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care may suit a resident who needs nursing support or recovery services and may also require a secured setting.
In Madras, OR, East Cascade Retirement Community is licensed for independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living is a private residence with community services attached and no daily care, so a working kitchen and your own cooking hours stay yours. Assisted living picks up bathing, dressing, and the medication routine.
Supervision for a person living with dementia is what memory care provides, and it often arrives because a spouse at home has lost their whole day to watching. The nursing tracks cover residents whose health needs run more complex. Staff are here 24 hours a day, and rehabilitation is available to anyone who needs it.
There are 48 beds, so it’s a smaller setting, which mostly means staff are not spread thin across a long hallway of strangers. A Walk Score of 79 puts the area in the very walkable tier. The pharmacy is the errand that recurs abnd cannot be skipped, so walking distance to one counts for more than the rest of the map.
Private funds, Medicare, and Medicaid all pay for care here. Michael Bell is the administrator.
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center serves as a supportive resource, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, and respite care to the residents of Bend, Oregon. Emphasizing the significance of independence, the dedicated team goes the extra mile to facilitate residents’ recovery, ensuring they receive comprehensive care.
Healthcare providers at Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center senior living undergo specialized training in geriatric and rehabilitation methods, addressing residents’ needs for regaining strength, mobility, and speech following illness or injury. The community amenities include beautifully landscaped grounds, a full-service beauty salon and barbershop, along with gorgeous accommodations ranging from private to semi-private options. Additional features such as a library, activity rooms, and more contribute to creating a well-rounded and enriching living experience for residents.
Under Tyler Bolin’s ownership and administration, Salem Transitional Care is an 80-bed nursing home in Salem, Oregon. Operated by South Salem Rehabilitation, LLC, it sits at 3445 Boone Road Southeast in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 77. Most errands and many essentials are then walkable.
With 57 residents in its 80 beds, the home currently maintains a 71 percent occupancy rate. This moderate census level reflects a stable, established operation within Salem’s care community. Staffing support is a core component of the facility’s daily operations. On average, residents get a total of roughly 5 hours of nursing care per day, broken down as 41 minutes of registered nurse time, 3 hours 23 minutes of nurse aide support, and 1 hour 29 minutes of LPN/LVN care. This structure ensures 24/7 skilled nursing coverage for occupants needing post-acute rehabilitation, active medical management, or long-term care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families multiple pathways to cover care costs, making the facility accessible to a wide range of residents.
The facility operates under Oregon’s Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities’ oversight.
Families thinking of choosing Salem Transitional Care can request more data regarding specific services, amenities, and programs available to occupants.
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Care operates a 51-bed nursing home in Sheridan, Oregon, delivering skilled nursing, palliative support, and temporary respite stays. On-site rehabilitation offerings cover stroke, neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac recovery, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Clinical teams also handle specialized wound care and pain management. Daily hands-on care averages 6 hours and 55 minutes per resident.
Administrator Angela E. Lougee directs the location alongside operator Sapphire at Rivers Edge. Residents have access to an outdoor patio and a beauty salon and barber service. Payment methods accepted include Medicare for qualifying short-term stays, Medicaid, and private pay.
Older adults recovering from a medical event or seeking specialized nursing support can reach out to Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Care to discuss admission procedures.
Overview of Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Menlo Park
Portland, OR, is home to Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Menlo Park, with nursing home care, skilled nursing, and palliative care on its list of care types.
Nursing coverage holds steady throughout the night as much as during the day. Palliative care is care that focuses on comfort and symptom control while a serious illness is otherwise still under treatment. Somebody needing steady nursing and comfort-focused care at once will find both here.
The license reaches 83 beds. Spread over those, nursing time comes to 5 hours and 41 minutes a day for one resident.
Rehabilitation Services cover the therapy a resident needs during their stay, and a Salon is named as an amenity. Payment comes by way of Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds.
Evan Terrace Post Acute delivers skilled nursing and palliative care in McMinnville, Oregon. Around-the-clock clinical supervision serves individuals requiring continuous nursing oversight or dedicated symptom management.
Rehabilitation therapies operate six to seven days a week to support recovery goals. Specific clinical programs cover joint replacement, post-operative care, stroke recovery, fall prevention, pain management, cardiac rehabilitation using a CHF protocol, and pulmonary care. Evan Terrace Snf Healthcare operates this 96-bed community under the direction of administrator Carter Bean, offering both private and semi-private room accommodations. Daily hands-on nurse staffing averages five hours and 25 minutes per resident. Payment sources accepted include Medicare for post-hospital stays, Medicaid, and private funds, with transportation assistance available for resident travel.
Prospective representatives exploring nursing and recovery options in the McMinnville area can contact Evan Terrace Post Acute to discuss admissions or schedule a visit.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon in Lebanon, Oregon, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living assists with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication, while independent living focuses on private living accompanied by community amenities. Memory care provides a secured environment tailored for individuals needing close supervision, and post-acute care alongside in-house physical rehabilitation aids functional recovery on site.
The campus houses 84 beds and operates under administrator Jonathan Hutchinson and operator Lebanon Care Center. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day. Situated in a location with an 83 walk score, the setting enables residents who do not drive to reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or local cafes on foot.
Prospective families seeking care options can reach out to Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon to review level-of-care requirements, explore room layouts, or schedule an in-person visit. Accepted financial plans include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Oregon
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Oregon?
Assisted living in Oregon is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Oregon Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Oregon Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 100 nursing homes in Oregon. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Oregon?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Oregon, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Oregon?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Oregon at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Oregon. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Oregon. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Oregon. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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