Skilled nursing · Portland, OR

Avamere Crestview Of Portland

6530 SW 30TH AVENUE, Portland, OR 97239

2 / 5CMS 127 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Avamere Crestview Of Portland carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 25 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oregon state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 24.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 7.6 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.77 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 41 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Portland.

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

Urinary tract infection rate

Above national median. Often paired with catheter use — ask about hydration support and hygiene practices.

Federal CMS + Oregon state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.77

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.17

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

41%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

62%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

24.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

7.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$85,404 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID385031

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds127

Avg residents64

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 5.6% — above the national median of about 2%. UTIs in elders cause confusion that gets misread as dementia progression. Often correlates with catheter overuse and understaffing. Worth asking how the facility tracks and prevents recurrent UTIs.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Avamere Crestview Of Portland?

Avamere Crestview Of Portland has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Avamere Crestview Of Portland been cited for resident harm?

It has $85,404 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Avamere Crestview Of Portland appears in the record section above.

Does Avamere Crestview Of Portland use antipsychotic medications?

24.0 percent of long-stay residents at Avamere Crestview Of Portland are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 7.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Avamere Crestview Of Portland's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Avamere Crestview Of Portland has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 25 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Oregon state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Avamere Crestview Of Portland?

Avamere Crestview Of Portland is located at 6530 SW 30TH AVENUE, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: (503) 244-7533. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Avamere Crestview Of Portland a special focus facility?

Avamere Crestview Of Portland is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $85,404 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Avamere Crestview Of Portland's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Avamere Crestview Of Portland has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Avamere Crestview Of Portland compare to other Portland skilled nursing facilities?

Avamere Crestview Of Portland holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 25. Browse the full Portland directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Avamere Crestview Of Portland?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Avamere Crestview Of Portland and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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