Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

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Cascade Terrace Post Acute is a 105-bed dually certified skilled nursing facility at 5601 SE 122nd Avenue in Portland, Oregon. It is administered by Blake Epp through Cascade Terrace SNF Healthcare, LLC. The facility received its license in September 2024. Its Medicare Quality Measures rating of 4 out of 5 stars is a meaningful credential for a facility at this early stage of operation.
Cascade Terrace specializes in post-acute skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation with therapy and assessment services provided six to seven days per week and 24-hour skilled nursing coverage. Specialty services include joint replacement and orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation with a congestive heart failure protocol, pulmonary care, post-operative care, pain management, intravenous and infusion therapy, vascular wound management, tracheostomy care, renal and digestive disease services, cancer recovery, and bariatric care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided on-site alongside pharmacy, laboratory, and X-ray services. The facility also offers Left Ventricular Assist Device care, a highly specialized cardiac service rarely available outside major medical center-affiliated skilled nursing facilities. Coordinated palliative and hospice care is available. Private and semi-private rooms, a monthly activities calendar, social services, transportation assistance, and case management with discharge planning are provided.
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities has conducted 10 inspections of the facility. The facility was licensed in September 2024; families should verify whether 10 complete inspection cycles have acctually been conducted by November 2025, and confirm the citation and deficiency count methodology. According to available information, cumulative totals show 41 citations and 61 deficiencies, both above Oregon state averages of 27 and 31 respectively. The most recent inspection occurred on November 6, 2025. No CMS overall composite star rating was available at the time of this profile.
Cascade Terrace Post Acute suits individuals requiring intensive post-acute rehabilitation or medically complex skilled nursing care, particularly those with advanced cardiac needs. Families should ask administrators to explain the citation and deficiency counts and verify corrective actions before placement.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Cascade Terrace Post Acute is administrated by Blake Epp.
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.
| Metric | This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 41 | 31 | This facility has 32% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (41 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 32% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 20.5 | 15.5 | This facility has 32% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon nursing home (20.5 vs. OR avg 15.5).↑ 32% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.1 | 4.4 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon nursing home (4.1 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 7% better |
| Metric | This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more total inspections than a typical Oregon nursing home (10 vs. OR avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication regimen and documentation, including issues with chemotherapy medication orders. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care, medication management, staffing, and infection control, with some citations remaining uncorrected at follow-up visits. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed. Prior reports included several immediate jeopardy findings that were addressed, but these were not mentioned in the most recent inspection. The inspection history suggests ongoing challenges with medication and care processes, with no clear improvement trend in recent months.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsOregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Oregon average 34
Oregon average 6.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations; and 20 of 42 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Oregon average: 0.5
Oregon average: 1.2
Cascade Terrace Post Acute is located in Portland, Oregon.
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8.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Cascade Terrace Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
6,263 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 55 | 104 | 19,899 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 27 | 41 | 6,102 | 91 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 13 | 22 | 3,992 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 18 | 22 | 1,995 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,503 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,132 | 58 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,094 | 65 | 71% | 8.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 902 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 897 | 75 | 82% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 58 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 418 | 47 | 52% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 261 | 61 | 67% | 4.3 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 179 | 30 | 33% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 11 | 12% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 6.1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Cascade Terrace Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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The legal owner and operator of Cascade Terrace Post Acute is Cascade Terrace Snf Healthcare, LLC.
Cascade Terrace Post Acute has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The team at Cascade Terrace Post Acute can be reached at [email protected].
Blake Epp is the administrator of Cascade Terrace Post Acute.
Cascade Terrace Post Acute has 105 beds.
Cascade Terrace Post Acute has had 41 recently reported deficiencies.
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