Avalon Care Center - Portland
Portland, OR · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 38E173) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (503) 761-6621 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Care Center - Portland has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Avalon Care Center - Portland reports total nurse staffing of 5.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Avalon Care Center - Portland has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Avalon Care Center - Portland is a Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The facility has been certified since April 1976 and operates 40 certified beds, with an average of 39.0 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility participates in the Medicaid program.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Care Center - Portland holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.67, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
There is no indication in the CMS data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avalon Care Center - Portland has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 40 certified beds with an average of 39.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively on those components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 5037616621 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5037616621 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/38E173?state=OR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.