Chehalem Post Acute
Newberg, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385199) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $54,581
Phone: (503) 538-2108 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chehalem Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Chehalem Post Acute reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.9%, which is high.
Chehalem Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $54,581.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Chehalem Post Acute is a for-profit nursing home in Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 19, 1989. The facility is licensed for 84 beds and reports an average of 76.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chehalem Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.63 per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $54,581.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Chehalem Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS records do not indicate any ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
Families should note that the health inspection rating of 1 star and overall rating of 1 star are both well below the state average, indicating documented deficiencies identified in CMS's inspection process. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chehalem Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 70.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $54,581.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Chehalem Post Acute is certified for 84 beds and reports an average of 76.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 19, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Chehalem Post Acute scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5035382108 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5035382108 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385199?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.