Avamere at Three Fountains

Avamere at Three Fountains is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere at Three Fountains is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere at Three Fountains

Medford, OR 97504 View Map

Avamere at Three Fountains is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere at Three Fountains is a Nursing Home in Oregon

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Overview of Avamere at Three Fountains
Avamere at Three Fountains is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Medford, Oregon. It offers services such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and short and long-term care. The community features 24-hour staff, transportation assistance, and a vibrant activities calendar.
(541) 773-7717

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.47/day Oregon avg: 5.24/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Oregon avg: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Oregon avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Oregon avg: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Oregon avg: 3.4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 117

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Oregon average
Occupancy rate 62.9%
Residents per day (avg) 75
Occupancy rate
62.9%
Residents per day (avg)
75

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19.6M
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$19,586,274.00
Operating loss
$-1,718,261.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
37.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.0M
Total costs $21.3M
Bed community size
117-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
ACTIVE
Facility Type
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
License Date
October 7, 2006

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385126
County: Jackson

Ownership & operating entity

Avamere at Three Fountains is administrated by Holly Sutton.

Owner name: Waterford Operations, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems: Nurse call system available.
Safety Features: Grab bars and emergency call buttons available.

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (541) 857-5139

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour staff
transportation
fitness center
extensive activities calendar
beauty salon
restaurant-style dining
private transportation services
chaplain services
newspaper and mail delivery.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Vibrant activities calendar available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Short & Long-Term Care
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Restaurant-style dining or in-room meal service available.

Access & Eligibility

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

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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.

9 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:October 28, 2025

26 total citations

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

26 deficiencies

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

Compare Nursing Homes around Medford

The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
Avamere at Three Fountains
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

OR 97504
205
No
-
SUTTON, HOLLY
62.9%
$18,791,846.00
$7,334,289.00
39%
75.10
5/5
4.4679
4/5
4/5
5/5
-
20
2
-31%
-15%
-4%
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Medford
91
No
84
ARISO LLC
57.7%
$11,998,750.00
$4,460,869.00
37.2%
65.30
1/5
4.3586
1/5
4/5
4/5
1
51
-
-8%
-17%
-12%

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Address 4.8 miles from city center

Address Medford, OR 97504

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

148
Total Staff
138
Employees
10
Contractors
38,784
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse98.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse159.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant657 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
103 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
30 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,012 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6506518,65091100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse150155,26591100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician110113,66591100%8
Registered Nurse9092,13291100%8.7
Speech Language Pathologist6281,2778695%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,1219099%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide4269877582%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029816774%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician5057797582%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2356497380%6.7
Dietitian1015046369%8
Administrator1014806066%8
Dental Services Staff1014806066%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014405560%8
Nurse Practitioner1013604549%8
Occupational Therapy Aide5052843134%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training2022102022%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1011682123%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1011618695%1.9
Qualified Social Worker101875156%1.7
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011392123%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113833%12.7
Medical Director011291213%2.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
22% below Oregon average
Oregon average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 20
41% below Oregon average
Oregon average: 34.0

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.5
Serious Health citations 2
67% above Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.2
Moderate Health citations 18

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Avamere Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
76 Total Residents
Medicare 33 (43.4%)
Medicaid 35 (46.1%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (10.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
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 10.2
Near Oregon average
Oregon average: 10.5
Functional decline score 17.1
19% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 21.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.8%
46% below Oregon average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.4%
10% above Oregon average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.2%
33% below Oregon average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 0.6%
75% below Oregon average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.7%
25% above Oregon average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%
43% below Oregon average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.6%
87% below Oregon average.

Antipsychotic Use 6.6%
50% below Oregon average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
4% above Oregon average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Oregon average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.5%
5% above Oregon average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

15% better than Oregon average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

79% better than Oregon average
Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

23% better than Oregon average

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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.

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