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Gateway Care and Retirement Center is a charming sanctuary in Portland that radiates a distinct warmth. The small size of the community ensures that residents and staff get to know each other well, creating a sense of belonging and a welcoming atmosphere. With three decades of experience, Gateway Care and Retirement Center has refined its services to cater to the unique needs of seniors. The care center provides residents with specialized dietary services, licensed nursing staff, and nutritious meals to support their health and wellbeing. On top of these, they offer housekeeping and laundry services, social services, and nursing care to ensure residents are well cared for.
This home understands that every resident’s voice deserves to be heard and valued. That’s why they provide a wide range of engaging events, volunteer opportunities, and religious activities to encourage residents to participate and interact with each other. The care center also has lovely outdoor spaces for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh air, and a salon and barber service for daily pampering. This home is absolutely a fantastic option for seniors who aspire to live a calm and hassle-free life.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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Gateway Care & Retirement Center is legally operated by Sapphire at Gateway LLC, and administrated by Seth Millington.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections.
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-1%-9%-3%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-48%-15%
+17%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-24%+14%+34%Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Respite Care
-8%-17%-12%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose -1%-9%-3%-48%-15%+17%
Gateway Care & Retirement Center -24%+14%+34%
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley -8%-17%-12%
5.8 miles from city center — 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Portland)
39 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 12.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 125 | 7.8 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 65 | 125 | 17,375 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 16 | 26 | 3,497 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 13 | 21 | 3,111 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 10 | 15 | 2,286 | 90 | 99% | 12.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,040 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,040 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 570 | 65 | 71% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 8 | 8 | 463 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 451 | 63 | 69% | 5.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 58 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 316 | 61 | 67% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 24 | 26% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 153 | 50 | 55% | 2.8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 125 | 17 | 19% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 15 | 16% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 7 | 8% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 3.5 |
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
3.78 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
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Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
98% above Oregon average.
88% above Oregon average.
36% above Oregon average.
22% below Oregon average.
1% above Oregon average.
70% below Oregon average.
5% below Oregon average.
27% below Oregon average.
3% above Oregon average.
1% below Oregon average.
19% above Oregon average.
5% better than Oregon average
74% better than Oregon average
8% worse than Oregon average Historical financial and operational data for Gateway Care & Retirement Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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