Oregon › Columbia County › Saint Helens
Saint Helens Post Acute
75 Shore Drive, Saint Helens, OR 97051
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.
Saint Helens Post Acute, in Saint Helens, Oregon, is certified for 92 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 24, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 82.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $44K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0; nursing staff turnover is 58.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Columbia Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 76 | 76 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 82.6 | 82.6 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.5% | 58.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $43,525 | $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: 27 Apr 2026, 21 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×45 E ×19 F ×9 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0727 | Have 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. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | Fine | $14,613 | |
| 12 Sep 2023 | Fine | $28,912 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.5%, RNs —; — administrators 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 | 10.5% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 19.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.5% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mavericks Beach, Llc. Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group (19 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Care Center - Scappoose | Scappoose | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 45.0 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Columbia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Saint Helens Post Acute been cited for?
76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Saint Helens Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $44K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Saint Helens Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Saint Helens Post Acute?
It is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Saint Helens Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Apr 2026.
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.