Avalon Care Center – Scappoose

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Avalon Care Center – Scappoose

Scappoose, OR 97056 View Map
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Overview of Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is a skilled nursing and intermediate care center serving Columbia County and surrounding communities. The center offers rehabilitation, short-term, bariatric programming, and other care services in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. The staff is committed to providing quality care and addressing the unique needs of patients and their families.
(503) 543-7131

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Oregon average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Oregon average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Oregon average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Oregon average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 46m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Oregon average: 5h 15m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Oregon average
Occupancy rate 63.5%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
63.5%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Status
ACTIVE
Facility Type
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
License Date
July 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385283
County: Columbia

Ownership & operating entity

Avalon Care Center – Scappoose is administrated by Robert Mckenna.

Owner name: Avalon Care Center - Scappoose, LLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Intermediate Care

Contact Information

Fax: (503) 543-5220

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour licensed nursing care
Medicaid and Medicare certified
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Restorative therapy
Bariatric care programming
Respite care
Hospice care
Daily individual and group activities
On-site registered dietitian
Beauty salon

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily individual and group activities available.
Specific Programs
Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Restorative therapy, Bariatric care programming, Respite care, Hospice care, Daily individual and group activities, On-site registered dietitian, Beauty salon
Operating Hours
24 hours

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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.

10 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:August 26, 2025

11 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

25 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

126
Total Staff
46
Employees
80
Contractors
15,314
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1111.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse108.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant757.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
106 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,274 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 51 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Medication Aide/Technician: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2451758,43491100%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician4481,45291100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse37101,18891100%8.8
Registered Nurse38111,1849099%11.1
Mental Health Service Worker2025286369%8.4
RN Director of Nursing1015186470%8.1
Administrator3035046268%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223246673%4.9
Dietitian1013233943%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3032044145%5
Qualified Social Worker011501820%2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant033351820%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant022213134%0.7
Speech Language Pathologist0112155%4.2
Nurse Aide in Training1011533%5
Physical Therapy Aide011933%3.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Oregon average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 1
17% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Oregon average: 0.5

1 serious citation More info Oregon average: 1.2

11 moderate citations More info Oregon average: 32.1

0 minor citations More info Oregon average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 26, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Avalon Health Center
Resident Census by Payment Source
25 Total Residents
Medicaid 22 (88%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (12%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.1
23% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.0
19% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.0%
51% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 16.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.7%
13% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 24.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.5%
5% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
21% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
74% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 6.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
90% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
18% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 5.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 21.3%
361% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 4.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.5%
6% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
In line with Oregon average

Oregon average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.7%
27% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 86.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.9%
276% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.8%

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oregon SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.

~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).

Home value < county median; equity > 15%.

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.