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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Cornell Estates, situated at 1005 Northeast 17th Avenue in Hillsboro’s Northeast 17th Avenue neighborhood, is a 63-bed skilled nursing community operated as a nonprofit under church affiliation by administrator Charlene Torrey. With 37 years of operation, the facility has established a stable market presence in a very walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 72).
Current occupancy reaches 69.7%, above Oregon’s state average; with a payer mix weighted heavily toward Medicaid residents (90.5% of current census), along with Medicare short-term admissions and smaller private-pay placements.
Since 2023, inspectors documented 73 deficiencies across eight health inspections and complaint investigations; an annual rate of 24.3 per year versus the state average of 6.7, placing performance 263% above the deficiency benchmark. Recurring themes span care planning and comprehensive assessments, resident rights and dignity, medication management accuracy, prevention of accidents and medication errors, and maintenance of safe and clean environments.
While no critical citations were issued and serious citations numbered just one, the cumulative pattern demonstrates systemic gaps. An $8,000 civil money penalty was assessed in April 2025 for regulatory noncompliance. No payment denials have been imposed.
Long-stay residents report depressive symptoms at 14.8%; that’s more than triple the state average of 4.6%, while falls resulting in major injury occur at 4.4%, nearly double the state rate of 2.4%. Pressure ulcer prevalence at 9.8% exceeds the state benchmark significantly. Antipsychotic medication use at 19.3% runs substantially above state norms.
Pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates trail state standards considerably. Walking ability declines, however, occur in only 14.4% of long-stay residents; substantially better than the state average, and weight loss remains minimal at 0.7%.
Nursing hours average 5 hours 14 minutes per resident daily, matching state levels. Staff-to-resident ratios of 3.29:1 exceed state averages.
On-site amenities include a wellness clinic, exercise room, library, art center, greenhouse and raised gardens, and a dining program featuring chef-prepared meals with accommodation for dietary restrictions.
The facility accommodates long-term Medicaid residents, though its inspection trajectory and quality outcome patterns suggest careful review of current protocols before placement decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 42nd out of 92 homes in Oregon for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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51m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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42m per day | ▼ 24% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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3h 19m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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4h 29m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 4h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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1m per day | ▼ 88% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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36m per day | ▲ 32% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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73 | 31 | This facility has 135% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (73 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 135% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
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24.3 | 10.3 | This facility has 136% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon nursing home (24.3 vs. OR avg 10.3).↑ 136% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Aug 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.
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).
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.5
17% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
12% more staff per resident than Oregon average
12% better than Oregon average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
18 total: 7 full-time employees and 11 contractors.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hours
Assists with medical care and medications.
16 total: 7 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hours
Helps with daily care and mobility.
67 total: 36 full-time employees and 31 contractors.
67
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,364 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 31 | 67 | 12,480 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2,615 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2,476 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,177 | 89 | 97% | 11.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 895 | 68 | 74% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 544 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 536 | 63 | 68% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 61 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 493 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 283 | 63 | 68% | 4.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 262 | 35 | 38% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 257 | 25 | 27% | 10.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 212 | 27 | 29% | 7.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 129 | 16 | 17% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 16 | 17% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 28 | 30% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 9 | 10% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 4% | 4.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 4% | 4.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 22% | 0.8 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
86% lower than Oregon average
Oregon average: $60K
41% fewer fines than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.7
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 28, 2025 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 28, 2025
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.4%
42% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 24.9%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
83% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
42% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
9% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.7%
87% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.8%
221% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.3%
46% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.9%
12% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.4%
9% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
59.5%
31% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 86.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.7%
18% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 81.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
42
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Cornell Estates based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #82 / 88Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 88 homes in Oregon for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Oregon average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hillsboro's city center to Cornell Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.34 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center)
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| Cornell Estates |
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. |
Hillsboro (Northeast 17Th Avenue) |
63
Facility
63
OR AVG
67
Rank
#169 / 351
| - | - | 5.23 | +41% | 0% | $8.3k | 63 | 7.9 | 1 | 45 | A+ |
72
Facility
72
OR AVG
55
Rank
#149 / 476
| Tyler Nelson | $5.2M | $2.6M | 51% | 385237 | ||||
| Avamere at Hillsboro |
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.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Hillsboro (Southeast 30Th Avenue) |
24
Facility
24
OR AVG
67
Rank
#321 / 351
| - | - | 4.71 | +8% | -10% | $85.4k | 68 | 8.5 | 6 | 64 | - |
60
Facility
60
OR AVG
55
Rank
#222 / 476
| Sarah Tijerina | $10.2M | $4.6M | 45.6% | 385031 |
Cornell Estates is in the Northeast 17th Avenue neighborhood of Hillsboro.
Cornell Estates has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cornell Estates on this page.
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Yes — Cornell Estates is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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