The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE
SCAPPOOSE, OR · Medicare-certified · 40 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Avalon Care Center - Scappoose has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with 4-star health inspection and staffing scores and 3-star quality measures. It reports 5.36 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision, required resident documentation/notification, and food temperature/palatability.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.362 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.362.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 4.05
- Weekend nursing
- 4.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 86%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%13%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—0%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.5%12%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5%3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.8%27.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.1%13.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70%97.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2024
Now operated by Avalon Care Center - Scappoose, previously Columbia Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AVALON HEALTH CARE · 16 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 31.2 residents on an average day (78% of 40 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 7 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.