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6530 SW 30th Avenue Portland, OR 97239 · Multnomah County
All 30 nursing homes in Portland, OR (28 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 385031 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Avamere Crestview of Portland a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Avamere Crestview of Portland as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Oregon average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.36 hours per resident per day at Avamere Crestview of Portland, above the Oregon median of 4.98 (US median: 3.72). About 0.79 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.76 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 35.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Oregon median 40.8%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Avamere Crestview of Portland: Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Crestview of Portland is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Oregon's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 13, 2026 and found 9 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 57 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 57 citations at Avamere Crestview of Portland across 6 inspection dates, 12 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on June 15, 2023. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (23) and resident assessment and care planning (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level K, June 15, 2023). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 13, 2026 · 9 citations
EEnsure 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.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
September 13, 2024 · 24 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor 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.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
January 25, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
October 16, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
October 10, 2023 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
June 15, 2023 · 17 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
KProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EHonor 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.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide 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.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DImplement 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.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of Avamere Crestview of Portland
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 15, 2023 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 13, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 47% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Avamere Crestview of Portland
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.8 mi
Portland VA Medical Center PortlandEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 13m for patients treated and sent home
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2.0 mi
OHSU Hospital and Clinics PortlandEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 44m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.1 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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