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15855 Southeast Powell Boulevard Portland, OR 97236, United States, OR, 97236

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

34% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 6.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Re-licensure Capacity: 19 Deficiencies: 22 Apr 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The facility had 22 deficiencies including failure to post required postings, maintain resident records confidentiality, exercise reasonable precautions for resident safety, incomplete resident move-in evaluations, inadequate service plans, failure to monitor changes of condition, lack of RN assessments for significant changes, improper use of restraints and supportive devices, insufficient staffing and acuity-based staffing tool issues, failure to conduct fire drills and emergency preparedness drills, and building maintenance issues.
Findings
The facility had 22 deficiencies including failure to post required postings, maintain resident records confidentiality, exercise reasonable precautions for resident safety, incomplete resident move-in evaluations, inadequate service plans, failure to monitor changes of condition, lack of RN assessments for significant changes, improper use of restraints and supportive devices, insufficient staffing and acuity-based staffing tool issues, failure to conduct fire drills and emergency preparedness drills, and building maintenance issues.
Deficiencies (22)
Description
OAR 411-054-0025 (5) Facility Administration: Required Postings
OAR 411-054-0025 (8) Facility Administration: Records
OAR 411-054-0025 (4) Reasonable Precautions
OAR 411-054-0034 (1-6) Resident Move-in & Evaluation: Res Evaluation
OAR 411-054-0036 (1-4) Service Plan: General
OAR 411-054-0040 (1-2) Change of Condition and Monitoring
OAR 411-054-0045 (1)(a-f)(A)(C-F) Resident Health Services
OAR 411-054-0060 Restraints and Supportive Devices
OAR 411-054-0070 (1) Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing
OAR 411-054-0037 (1)(b-g) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - ABST Time
OAR 411-054-0037 (4-6) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Staffing Plan
OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety
OAR 411-054-0090 (5) Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents
OAR 411-054-0093 (1-5) Emergency and Disaster Planning
OAR 411-054-0200 (3) General Building Exterior
OAR 411-054-0200 (4)(d-i) Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors
OAR411-004-0020(1)(d) Individual Rights Settings Right to Freedom
OAR411-004-0020(2)(e) Individual Door Locks: Key Access
OAR411-004-0040(1) Limitations: Threats To Health And Safety
OAR 411-054-0025 (5)(f)(g) Facility Administration: Required Postings
OAR 411-054-0025 (8)(b)(A-D)(c) Facility Administration: Records
OAR 411-054-0034 (1)(c)(B)&(5)(a)(A-C) Resident Move-in & Evaluation: Res Evaluation
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 19 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The facility failed to fully implement and update an Acuity Based Staffing Tool (ABST) for 2 of 3 sampled residents. Six residents were not entered into the ABST. The facility was staffing according to posted plans and residents did not express missed needs. Findings were acknowledged by staff.
Findings
The facility failed to fully implement and update an Acuity Based Staffing Tool (ABST) for 2 of 3 sampled residents. Six residents were not entered into the ABST. The facility was staffing according to posted plans and residents did not express missed needs. Findings were acknowledged by staff.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
OAR 411-054-0037 (1)(b-g) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - ABST Time
Inspection Report Capacity: 19 Deficiencies: 7 May 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The kitchen inspection found issues with cleanliness and food sanitation rules. The facility was in substantial compliance after revisit. Deficiencies included failure to maintain kitchen in sanitary manner and issues with medication administration and fire safety training.
Findings
The kitchen inspection found issues with cleanliness and food sanitation rules. The facility was in substantial compliance after revisit. Deficiencies included failure to maintain kitchen in sanitary manner and issues with medication administration and fire safety training.
Deficiencies (7)
Description
OAR 411-054-0030 Resident Services - Meals and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000
OAR 411-054-0030 Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
OAR 411-054-0040 Systems: Treatment Orders
OAR 411-054-0030 Systems: Medication Administration
OAR 411-054-0090 Fire and Life Safety: Safety
OAR 411-054-0090 Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents
OAR 411-054-0200 General Building Exterior
Inspection Report Capacity: 19 Deficiencies: 1 Aug 3, 2023
Visit Reason
The kitchen inspection found the facility was in substantial compliance with food sanitation rules.
Findings
The kitchen inspection found the facility was in substantial compliance with food sanitation rules.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
OAR 411-054-0030 Resident Services - Meals
Inspection Report Re-licensure Capacity: 19 Deficiencies: 5 Jun 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The re-licensure survey found multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure treatment orders were carried out as prescribed, medication administration issues, failure to provide fire and life safety instruction, failure to conduct fire and emergency drills, and failure to maintain exterior pathways free of drop-offs. Some deficiencies were corrected at revisit.
Findings
The re-licensure survey found multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure treatment orders were carried out as prescribed, medication administration issues, failure to provide fire and life safety instruction, failure to conduct fire and emergency drills, and failure to maintain exterior pathways free of drop-offs. Some deficiencies were corrected at revisit.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
OAR 411-054-0030 Systems: Treatment Orders
OAR 411-054-0030 Systems: Medication Administration
OAR 411-054-0090 Fire and Life Safety: Safety
OAR 411-054-0090 Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents
OAR 411-054-0200 General Building Exterior

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