Assisted Living Home

Cornell Estates

Assisted Living Home

Cornell Estates

1005 NE 17th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 View map
Overview of Cornell Estates

In the tranquil Hillsboro neighborhood, Cornell Estates is a cherished haven—an authentic, locally owned, and family-operated assisted living community. They warmly welcome senior residents, offering an environment that harmoniously blends with the heartbeat of the local community. Each day dawns with the company of friendly staff as residents gather for a cheerful breakfast, setting a positive tone for the day ahead.

Cornell Estates thrives on the residents and staff relationship, cultivating relationships that withstand the passage of time. It’s not just a place to live; it’s a place where life is lived to the fullest, where the essence of community is celebrated, and where the legacy of Hillsboro thrives in every shared moment. More than a mere residence, Cornell Estates is a sanctuary where seniors become cherished members of an extended family. Hillsboro finds its home within these walls, creating an ambiance that resonates with familiarity and belonging. The community ethos thrives here, as neighbors extend invitations to a tapestry of events and activities, empowering residents to shape their days according to their preferences. 

(503) 640-2884

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Oregon average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
5h 14m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the Oregon average.

Oregon average: 5h 15m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 63

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Oregon average
Occupancy rate 69.7%
Residents per day (avg) 44
Occupancy rate
69.7%
Residents per day (avg)
44

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Private pay

15% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 16 days

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.2M
Surplus of revenue
$470.3K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5,159,051.00
Surplus of revenue
$470,342.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
36.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.8M
Total costs $4.7M
Years in operation
37 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385237

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Charlene Torrey, Executive Director

Care Services

Nursing Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

On-site library
wellness clinic
art center
exercise room
beauty parlor and barber shop
all utilities (except phone)
weekly housekeeping
raised gardens and greenhouse
private family dining room
common areas and large rooms
guest room for out-of-town guests.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Engaging calendar full of various activities.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Innovative Care, Family Engagement, Amenities & Activities, Dining Services, Floor Plans

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$2,940
AL$4,485

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-prepared meals served in a vibrant dining room.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
Meal Schedule
Three homestyle meals, prepared daily
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Oregon average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 63
Citations per inspection
7.88

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

45 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; 12 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 63 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

61 moderate citations More info Oregon average: 32.1

1 minor citation More info Oregon average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Hillsboro

The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
HOLI Senior Living
AL

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

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Hillsboro
90
Yes
A+
45
-
Cornell Estates
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Hillsboro
63
No
A+
72
-
Avamere at Hillsboro
AL

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

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Hillsboro
24
Yes
-
60
-
Hymns and Hopes Ministry
AL

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

Hillsboro (Orenco Station)
-
No
-
76
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspired Senior Living of Hillsboro
AL

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

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Hillsboro
-
Yes
-
88
-

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Studio Floor Plan
Studio Floor Plan
1 Bedroom Floor Plan
1 Bedroom Floor Plan
2 Bedroom Floor Plan
2 Bedroom Floor Plan

Places of interest near Cornell Estates

Address 1.4 miles from city center — 4.34 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center)

Address 1005 NE 17th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
55
Employees
55
Contractors
21,963
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1210.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse169.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant538.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
92 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,831 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Registered Nurse: 6 Feeding Assistant: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant33205311,58991100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse610162,47991100%9.7
Registered Nurse66122,11291100%10.4
Medication Aide/Technician3031,1328391%8.1
RN Director of Nursing1016626673%10
Nurse Practitioner2026326571%8
Dental Services Staff1015375763%9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015256268%8.5
Administrator1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224346470%6.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014325459%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0223096369%4.8
Qualified Social Worker0221516571%2.3
Feeding Assistant0771482426%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0111091516%7.3
Medical Director0111031719%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician011543842%1.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant022351011%3.5
Physical Therapy Aide011111%1

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
42 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
38 residents (90.5%)
Private pay or other
4 residents (9.5%)
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. 9.8
7% 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. 21.4
In line with 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 19.5%
20% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 16.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.4%
42% 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 30.4%
34% worse 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 4.4%
83% 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 9.8%
42% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 6.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
9% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.7%
87% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 5.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.8%
221% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 4.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.3%
46% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.9%
12% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
9% worse 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 59.5%
31% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 86.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.7%
18% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 81.2%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $8K
86% lower than Oregon average

Oregon average: $60K

Number of fines 1
41% fewer fines than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Oregon average

Oregon average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Oregon average $60K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 28, 2025
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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