East Portland Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Portland, OR

East Portland Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Portland, OR
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East Portland Care Center accepts Medicaid.

Overview of East Portland Care Center

East Portland Care Center occupies a single-story building at 34 NE 20th Ave in Portland’s Kerns neighborhood, about 2 miles from the city center. The 30-bed nursing home is operated by Sapphire at Rose City, LLC, under administrator Marcus Roshak. With a Walk Score of 93, the facility sits in what qualifies as a walker’s paradise: most daily errands are reachable on foot. Providence Portland Medical Center is roughly 1.6 miles out.

The care focus here is post-acute. Services include short-term rehabilitation, respite, palliative care, and hospice, all under 24-hour nursing coverage. The facility’s Transitional Independent Living program positions it specifically for residents working toward a return to everyday life after a health episode. Nursing staffing runs at 1 hour per day per resident for RNs, 1 hour and 10 minutes for LPNs, and 3 hours and 48 minutes for certified nurse aides, with aides making up the bulk of hands-on daily contact.

Meals are dietitian-guided and served in a shared dining room, calibrated to both clinical and personal preferences. East Portland Care Center accepts Medicaid, which matters for families mapping out a longer funding picture.

At 30 beds, this is a small facility with a narrow, deliberate focus. The combination of short-stay rehabilitation programming, around-the-clock nursing, and a highly walkable urban location makes it a practical fit for adults who need skilled post-acute care and are planning to return home.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Oregon state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 1h 0m per day ▲ 46% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 1h 10m per day ▲ 30% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 3h 48m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 5h 36m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 4h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 1m per day ▼ 80% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 56m per day ▲ 115% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #303 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 351 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #306 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #12 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility Only
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2019
CountyMultnomah

Ownership & Operating Entity

East Portland Care Center is legally operated by Sapphire at Rose City, LLC, and administered by Marcus Roshak.

Type Of Units

Total
30 units
Total beds
30 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Lisa Hilty, Member

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

Additional Services

1 service
Hospice

Contact Information

Fax(503) 238-8678

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Licensed Nursing Care
Therapy Services
Daily Living Assistance
Nutritional Support
Meaningful Activities & Social Connection
Specific ProgramsTransitional Independent Living

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Overall vs. OR average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Licensing violations (67% above)
• Total inspections (43% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% below)
Latest Inspection September 16, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3631 This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (36 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 16% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.64.4 This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon nursing home (3.6 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 18% better
Licensing violations Info Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections. 2012 This facility has 67% more licensing violations than a typical Oregon nursing home (20 vs. OR avg 12).↑ 67% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 107 This facility has 43% more total inspections than a typical Oregon nursing home (10 vs. OR avg 7).↑ 43% worse

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to East Portland Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.58 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Portland Medical Center)

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Compare Nursing Homes around Portland

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

Mirabella Portland
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Portland (Southwest Portland)
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 67
Rank #316 / 351
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
OR AVG 65.7%
Rank #3 / 95
+42%
5.83
Facility 5.83
OR AVG 5.24
Rank #14 / 97
+70%+11%
$0
Facility $0
OR AVG $62.3k
Rank #1 / 98
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 34.0
Rank #11 / 95
4.7
Facility 4.7
OR AVG 6.9
Rank #25 / 95
-24A+
81
Facility 81
OR AVG 55
Rank #82 / 476
Linda Dinan
$8.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG $12.6M
Rank #5 / 93
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG $4.5M
Rank #6 / 93
128.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 128.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG 38%
Rank #23 / 93
385274
Holladay Park Plaza
NH
SNF
Portland (Sullivan's Gulch)
51
Facility 51
OR AVG 67
Rank #224 / 351
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
OR AVG 65.7%
Rank #59 / 95
-7%
5.37
Facility 5.37
OR AVG 5.24
Rank #32 / 97
-15%+2%
$0
Facility $0
OR AVG $62.3k
Rank #1 / 98
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 34.0
Rank #16 / 95
5.7
Facility 5.7
OR AVG 6.9
Rank #40 / 95
-38-
93
Facility 93
OR AVG 55
Rank #12 / 476
Michael Ellis
$19.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $19.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG $12.6M
Rank #7 / 93
$9.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG $4.5M
Rank #13 / 93
46.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 46.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
OR AVG 38%
Rank #70 / 93
385259
Rose Villa
NH
IL
SNF
Portland
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 67
Rank #330 / 351
--
7.05
Facility 7.05
OR AVG 5.24
Rank #3 / 97
-+34%
$0
Facility $0
OR AVG $62.3k
Rank #1 / 98
-
Facility -
OR AVG 34.0
Rank #30 / 95
-
Facility -
OR AVG 6.9
Rank #28 / 95
-16-
29
Facility 29
OR AVG 55
Rank #388 / 476
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Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Menlo Park
NH
AL
IL
MC
Portland (Hazelwood)
83
Facility 83
OR AVG 67
Rank #99 / 351
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
OR AVG 65.7%
Rank #16 / 95
+27%
5.58
Facility 5.58
OR AVG 5.24
Rank #20 / 97
-50%+6%
$0
Facility $0
OR AVG $62.3k
Rank #1 / 98
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 34.0
Rank #46 / 95
4.7
Facility 4.7
OR AVG 6.9
Rank #25 / 95
-72-
82
Facility 82
OR AVG 55
Rank #73 / 476
Nai Trask
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG $12.6M
Rank #25 / 93
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG $4.5M
Rank #30 / 93
47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OR AVG 38%
Rank #75 / 93
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Oregon

East Portland Care Center is located in Portland, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Portland Care Center

What neighborhood is East Portland Care Center in?

East Portland Care Center is in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland.

Who is the owner of East Portland Care Center?

East Portland Care Center is legally operated by Sapphire at Rose City, LLC, and administered by Marcus Roshak.

Is East Portland Care Center in a walkable area?

East Portland Care Center has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at East Portland Care Center?

No, East Portland Care Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for East Portland Care Center?

The team at East Portland Care Center can be reached at mroshak@sapphirehealthservices.com.

Who is the administrator of East Portland Care Center?

Marcus Roshak is the administrator of East Portland Care Center.

How many beds does East Portland Care Center have?

East Portland Care Center has 30 beds.

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