Saint Helens Post Acute
Saint Helens, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385222) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $43,525
Phone: (503) 397-2713 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Helens Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Saint Helens Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
Saint Helens Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $43,525.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, so families should review its inspection history closely.
About this facility
Saint Helens Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Helens, Columbia County, Oregon, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average of 80.0 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 4, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 4.21, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.49 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $43,525.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility (abuse_icon: Y); families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details. Additionally, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent quality problems and places them under increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
Saint Helens Post Acute is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Saint Helens Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.49; nursing turnover is 58.5%, and the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $43,525.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds with an average of 80.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 4, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 4, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5033972713 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5033972713 to arrange a visit and check current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385222?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.