CHEHALEM POST ACUTE (NEWBERG, OR) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It has had $14,788 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; reported nurse staffing was 4.60 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,788recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5962.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.25
Licensed practical nurses
0.96
Nurse aides
3.39
Weekend nursing
4.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 89%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%12.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%4.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.5%12.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%10%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.5%3.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%24.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
22.2%2.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.3%94.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.2%64.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 24 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,788 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $54,581 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 7, 2025
$14,788
Federal fine
Dec 4, 2023
$39,793
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
73.7 residents on an average day (88% of 84 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.