Skilled nursing · Portland, OR

Cedar Crossings

6003 SE 136TH AVENUE, Portland, OR 97236

2 / 5CMS 89 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Cedar Crossings carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oregon state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 6.2 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 100 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

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.1%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Oregon state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.52

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.43

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

100%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

100%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

6.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$32,383 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID385284

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds89

Avg residents79

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 100%. High turnover means residents frequently interact with unfamiliar staff, which research links to lower quality of care. Industry average is around 50-60%.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.1% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
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 Cedar Crossings?

Cedar Crossings has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Cedar Crossings been cited for resident harm?

It has $32,383 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Cedar Crossings appears in the record section above.

Does Cedar Crossings use antipsychotic medications?

15.7 percent of long-stay residents at Cedar Crossings are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 6.2 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 Cedar Crossings's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Cedar Crossings has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 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 Cedar Crossings?

Cedar Crossings is located at 6003 SE 136TH AVENUE, Portland, OR 97236. Phone: (971) 978-1268. 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 Cedar Crossings a special focus facility?

Cedar Crossings is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $32,383 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Cedar Crossings's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Cedar Crossings 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 Cedar Crossings compare to other Portland skilled nursing facilities?

Cedar Crossings holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31. 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 Cedar Crossings?

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 Cedar Crossings and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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