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Avalon Care Center - Scappoose
33910 E. Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, OR 97056
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 40 beds, Avalon Care Center - Scappoose serves Scappoose in Columbia County, Oregon and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2018.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Columbia Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 76 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 82.6 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 58.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $43,525 | $4,194 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 128 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oregon average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2025, 16 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×14 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 13 Dec 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 13 Dec 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.6%, RNs 85.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oregon median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.4% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 19.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Avalon Care Center - Scappoose, Llc. Chain: Avalon Health Care (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Holding Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2025 |
| Avalon Holding Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Real Estate LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Avalon Realty - Scappoose LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Hyrum A Kirton Individual Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| K-Team LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Spencer K Kirton Individual Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| The Byron A Kirton Individual Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Columbia County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helens Post Acuteabuse iconSFF Candidate | Saint Helens | 92 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 76 | 82.6 | $44K | 27 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Columbia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avalon Care Center - Scappoose been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Avalon Care Center - Scappoose been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avalon Care Center - Scappoose compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avalon Care Center - Scappoose?
It is part of the Avalon Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avalon Holding Inc, Avalon Health Care Inc and Avalon Health Care Management Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avalon Care Center - Scappoose last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.