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Gracelen Care Center

10948 S.E. Boise, Portland, OR 97266

CCN 38E188 · For-profit, corporation · 80 certified beds

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

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 80 beds, Gracelen Care Center serves Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1976.

CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.

Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 16, 29 by cycle, most recent first), 10 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 72.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0.

58health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles10 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
4.5nurse hours per resident per daystate median 5.0
80%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)64 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityMultnomah Co. medianOregon medianUS average
Overall star rating1333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles58343228.7
Citations per 100 beds72.541.540.026.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.55.05.03.9
RN hours per resident day0.50.70.60.7
Nursing staff turnover—47.1%45.9%45.8%
Fines listed$0$0$4,194—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 128 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)13
Cycle 216
Cycle 329

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oregon average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Jul 2025, 8 Apr 2024.

Severity mix: K ×1 G ×8 H ×1 D ×39 E ×5 F ×4

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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
13 May 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation2 Jun 2026
10 Mar 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation8 Apr 2026
20 Oct 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation25 Nov 2025
20 Oct 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation25 Nov 2025
28 Aug 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation18 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
25 Jul 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey26 Aug 2025
19 Dec 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2025
8 Apr 2024F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation2 Jul 2024
8 Apr 2024F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation14 May 2024
8 Apr 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation14 May 2024
21 Sep 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.GComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.GComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
21 Sep 2023F0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
19 Jan 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.KStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.HStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.GStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.EStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023
19 Jan 2023F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey10 Mar 2023

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing4.52 h
Nurse aides3.35 h
LPN0.68 h
RN0.49 h
Weekend total4.11 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityOregon medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay17.3%14.7%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.7%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay1.6%1.3%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay3.7%2.3%2.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay14.8%19.8%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.1%5.3%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay26.9%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: Legal Business Name Not Available.

No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.

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 Multnomah County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of CascadiaGresham825452732.9—27 Mar 2026
Holladay Park PlazaPortland515551835.3—30 Jun 2026
Marquis Centennial Post Acute RehabPortland805451923.8$10K24 Mar 2026
Marquis Vermont HillsPortland735551317.8—22 May 2026
Mirabella PortlandPortland44555818.2—27 Mar 2026
Providence Child CenterPortland5855—1322.4$13K19 Apr 2024
Reedwood Post AcutePortland645551117.2—7 Mar 2024
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterGresham1285452116.4—19 Sep 2025

All 33 facilities in Multnomah County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Gracelen Care Center been cited for?

58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 10 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.

Has Gracelen Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Gracelen Care Center compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Gracelen Care Center?

Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Gracelen Care Center last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jul 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.