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
East Portland Care Center accepts Medicaid.
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
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 1h 0m per day | ▲ 46% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 10m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 48m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 5h 36m per day | ▲ 28% State avg: 4h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 1m per day | ▼ 80% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
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.
| 56m per day | ▲ 115% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
30-bed community Rank #303 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 351 homes in Oregon for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
7 years in operation Rank #310 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 375 homes in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 93 / 100 Rank #12 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 475 homes in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeNursing Facility Only
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2019
CountyMultnomah
East Portland Care Center is legally operated by Sapphire at Rose City, LLC, and administered by Marcus Roshak.
Total
30 units
Total beds
30 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Lisa Hilty, Member (per BBB, record updated May 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care
Hospice
Fax(503) 238-8678
Smoking not allowed
24/7 Licensed Nursing Care
Therapy Services
Daily Living Assistance
Nutritional Support
Meaningful Activities & Social Connection
Specific ProgramsTransitional Independent Living
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% below)
• Total deficiencies (16% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 31 | This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon nursing home (36 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 16% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.6 | 4.4 | This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon nursing home (3.6 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 18% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has had 43% more total inspections than the Oregon average (10 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 43% more |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
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2.0 miles from city center
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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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.
How long has East Portland Care Center been in business?
East Portland Care Center has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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.
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