Skilled nursing · Portland, OR

Avalon Care Center - Portland

12640 SE BUSH, Portland, OR 97236

5 / 5CMS 40 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 14%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Avalon Care Center - Portland carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oregon state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 7.9 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.3 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.5 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 43 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

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★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.5

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.77

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

43%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

66%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

7.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID38E173

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds40

Avg residents39

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Avalon Care Center - Portland?

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

Has Avalon Care Center - Portland been cited for resident harm?

Avalon Care Center - Portland has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Avalon Care Center - Portland use antipsychotic medications?

7.9 percent of long-stay residents at Avalon Care Center - Portland are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.3 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 Avalon Care Center - Portland's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Avalon Care Center - Portland has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Oregon state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Avalon Care Center - Portland?

Avalon Care Center - Portland is located at 12640 SE BUSH, Portland, OR 97236. Phone: (503) 761-6621. 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 Avalon Care Center - Portland a special focus facility?

Avalon Care Center - Portland is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Avalon Care Center - Portland's record?

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

Avalon Care Center - Portland holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86. 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 Avalon Care Center - 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 Avalon Care Center - Portland and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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