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Avamere at Three Fountains

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)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Oregon average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Oregon average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Oregon average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Oregon average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 28m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the Oregon average.

Oregon average: 5h 13m per day

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

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$19.6M
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
In line with Oregon average
Occupied beds
74 / 117
Average residents 55 per day

License details

Facility type
Snf/nf Dual Cert
Status Active
Issuance October 7, 2006
County: Jackson

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385126

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.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Richard Miller

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.
Contact Avamere at Three Fountains

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.

Oregon average: 34 citations

50 deficiencies

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Oregon average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 20

Oregon average 34

Citations per inspection
5

Oregon average 6.86


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

16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 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 2
67% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Oregon average: 0.5

2 serious citations More info Oregon average: 1.2

18 moderate citations More info Oregon average: 32.1

0 minor citations More info Oregon average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Medford The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.

4 facilities compared · CMS & OR Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Avamere at Three Fountains
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Medford
205
62.9%
-4%
4.47
-31%
-15%
0
20
2
75
A+
-
Sutton, Holly
$18,8M
$7,3M
39%
385126
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Medford
91
57.7%
-12%
4.36
-8%
-17%
1
51
0
65
-
84
Ariso Llc
$12,0M
$4,5M
37.2%
385024
Farmington Square Medford
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MEDFORD
81
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kinsington Oak Grove
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MEDFORD
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
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Address Medford, OR 97504

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 148
Employees 138
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.95:1
33% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average ratio: 2.92:1

Avg staff/day 58
Average shift 7.3 hours
6% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 38,784
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 65
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.6%

1,012 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
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
65 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 95%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 82%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 82%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 49%
5 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 34%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 22%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 23%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 95%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 56%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 23%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 13%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
76 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
33 residents (43.4%)
Medicaid
35 residents (46.1%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (10.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 10.2
In line with 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. 17.1
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 8.8%
46% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 16.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.4%
10% worse 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 15.2%
33% 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 0.6%
75% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.7%
25% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 6.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
43% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
5% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 5.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
87% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 4.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.6%
50% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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 99.3%
15% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 86.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
79% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
23% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 81.2%

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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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