Life Care Center of Coos Bay

Nursing Home in Oregon

CMS overall rating Info 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.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay

Nursing Home in Oregon

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Overview of Life Care Center of Coos Bay

Life Care Center of Coos Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Coos Bay, Oregon. It offers a range of services including long-term care, short-term care, and rehabilitation programs. The facility is designed to provide a homelike atmosphere with various amenities for residents.
(541) 267-5433

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 1.1 Oregon average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 Oregon average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5 ▼ 0.7 Oregon average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5 ▼ 0.5 Oregon average: 3.5/5

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

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
4h 43m per day
This facility Oregon avg (5h 12m per day)
vs Oregon avg
-9%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 114
Avg. Length of Stay
58 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.7M
Profit
$449.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.7M
Profit
$449.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
31.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
Total costs $10.2M
Bed community size
114-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
44%
In line with Oregon average
Occupied beds
50 / 114
Average residents 55 per day

License Details

Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Cert
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 15, 1993
CountyCoos

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number385157

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of Coos Bay is administrated by September Fray.

Owner NameLife Care Centers of America, Inc.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax(541) 267-6347

Amenities & Lifestyle

25 amenities
24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Long-term Care, Short-term Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation

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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.

10 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date June 4, 2025

46 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Oregon average: 27 citations

56 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Oregon average: 31 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Coos Bay

The most recent inspection on June 4, 2025, found no deficiencies, although two initial comment citations remained uncorrected at the time of the visit. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with several reports noting multiple deficiencies related mainly to resident care, abuse prevention, care planning, staffing, and infection control. Complaint investigations were not substantiated, and there were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Prior reports also cited issues with documentation and notification processes, and some deficiencies were not corrected upon revisits. The recent clean inspection suggests some improvement compared to earlier findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Oregon average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 41

Oregon average 34

Citations per inspection
13.67

Oregon average 6.86


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

27 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 14 of 41 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 2
67% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Oregon average: 0.5

2 serious citations More info Oregon average: 1.2

39 moderate citations More info Oregon average: 32.1

0 minor citations More info Oregon average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

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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%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OR resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OR

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max via OEF)

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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oregon SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
OR

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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.)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 124
Employees 106
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 2.25:1
23% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average ratio: 2.92:1

Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Oregon average

Oregon average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,279
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10.9%

3,201 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 11 Registered Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5005013,24791100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse711184,58091100%10
Nurse Aide in Training200203,95791100%7.1
Registered Nurse103132,2929099%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027716571%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician3037145662%11.7
Nurse Practitioner2025426066%8.1
Administrator1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker2025136066%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist1014806066%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024496167%7
Dietitian1014225560%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1013694954%7.5
RN Director of Nursing2021822426%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011811618%5.1
Dental Services Staff101681112%6.2
Medical Director0115733%19
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223367%5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant101322%1.7
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
20 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 62%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 60%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 54%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 26%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 18%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 55
Medicare
9
16.4% of residents
Medicaid
37
67.3% of residents
Private pay or other
9
16.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

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. 10.6
In line with 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. 23.8
13% worse than 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 23.4%
44% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 16.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.2%
7% 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 2.0%
16% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
65% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 6.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
65% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14.6%
178% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 5.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.4%
48% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 4.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
75% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.7%
5% worse than Oregon average

Oregon average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.4%
25% 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 91.7%
6% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 86.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
59% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.8%
13% better 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 $63K
5% higher 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 $63K
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. Sep 27, 2024
$63K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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