The Amber Senior Living.
The Amber Senior Living is Ranked in the top 17% of Oregon memory care with 7 OR DHS citations on record; last inspected Oct 2025.

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

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ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Oregon Dept. of Human Services · Long-Term Care Licensing.
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Rankings based on 36-month OR-DHS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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7 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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2025-10-29Annual Compliance VisitOR-cited · 6 findings
Plain-language summary
During this re-licensure inspection, the facility was found to have violated licensing rules in several areas: service plans for two of three sampled residents did not reflect their current needs and preferences, physician orders were not carried out as prescribed for two residents, medication administration records contained incorrect dosages and lacked proper instructions for two residents, and a resident using bed side rails did not receive a required assessment by a nurse or therapist before the device was used, with no documentation that less restrictive alternatives were considered. Additionally, the facility failed to provide individualized, meaningful activities tailored to residents' preferences and needs for sampled residents in the memory care unit. Staff acknowledged these findings during the inspection.
“Based on the resident evaluation performed before move-in, an initial service plan must be developed before move-in that reflects the identified needs and preferences of the resident. (b) The initial service plan must be reviewed within 30-days of movein to ensure that any changes made to the plan during the initial 30- days, accurately reflect the resident's needs and preferences. (c) Staff must document and date adjustments or changes as applicable. (4) QUARTERLY SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Service plans must be completed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility. (b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan. (c) If the resident's service plan is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed, and prior historical information must be maintained. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure service plans were reflective of residents' current care needs and preferences and provided clear direction regarding the delivery of services for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose service plans were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:”
“Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were carried out as prescribed for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) whose orders were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:”
“Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident-specific parameters and instructions were included for PRN medications and failed to ensure the MAR included the correct dosage of medication for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose MARs were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a thorough RN, PT, or OT assessment was completed prior to the use of a supportive device with restraining qualities, failed to document other less restrictive alternatives were evaluated prior to the use of the device, and failed to instruct caregivers on the correct use and precautions related to the use of the device for 1 of 1 sampled resident (# 1) who used a supportive device with restraining qualities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 1 moved into the community in 05/2025 with diagnoses including dementia and unspecified sleep disorder. Observations of the resident and interviews with staff indicated the resident had a quarter-length side rail on both sides of his/her bed. The side rails were in good repair and flush with the mattress. There was no documented evidence other less restrictive alternatives were evaluated prior to the use of the device. Staff reported the resident was primarily bedbound and received the hospital bed with side rails from the hospice provider. On 10/28/25 at 11:25 am, Staff 2 (Director of Health Services) confirmed an assessment of the side rails was not completed prior to survey entry. The need to ensure supportive devices with restraining qualities were assessed by an RN, PT, or OT and were included in the resident's service plan was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2, Staff 6 (Regional Operations Specialist), Staff 7 (Regional Nurse), and Staff 8 (Regional Director of Operations) on 10/29/25 at 1:55 pm. They acknowledged the findings.”
“Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide health care services in accordance with the licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C 260, C303, C310, and C340.”
“based on their activity evaluation. The plan must reflect the resident ' s activity preferences and needs. (C) A selection of daily structured and non-structured activities must be provided and included on the resident ' s activity service or care plan as appropriate. Daily activity options based on resident evaluation may include but are not limited to: (i) Occupation or chore related tasks; (ii) Scheduled and planned events (e.g. entertainment, outings); (iii) Spontaneous activities for enjoyment or those that may help diffuse a behavior; (iv) One to one activities that encourage positive relationships between residents and staff (e.g. life story, reminiscing, music); (v) Spiritual, creative, and intellectual activities; (vi) Sensory stimulation activities; (vii) Physical activities that enhance or maintain a resident ' s ability to ambulate or move; and (viii) Outdoor activities. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure meaningful activities that promote or help sustain the physical and emotional well-being of residents and activities were person centered and available during residents ' waking hours for sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) and multiple unsampled residents, and failed to ensure an individualized activity plan was developed for each resident, based on an activity evaluation, for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) who resided in the memory care unit. Findings include, but are not limited to:”
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Based on the resident evaluation performed before move-in, an initial service plan must be developed before move-in that reflects the identified needs and preferences of the resident. (b) The initial service plan must be reviewed within 30-days of movein to ensure that any changes made to the plan during the initial 30- days, accurately reflect the resident's needs and preferences. (c) Staff must document and date adjustments or changes as applicable. (4) QUARTERLY SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Service plans must be completed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility. (b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan. (c) If the resident's service plan is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed, and prior historical information must be maintained. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure service plans were reflective of residents' current care needs and preferences and provided clear direction regarding the delivery of services for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose service plans were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were carried out as prescribed for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) whose orders were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident-specific parameters and instructions were included for PRN medications and failed to ensure the MAR included the correct dosage of medication for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose MARs were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a thorough RN, PT, or OT assessment was completed prior to the use of a supportive device with restraining qualities, failed to document other less restrictive alternatives were evaluated prior to the use of the device, and failed to instruct caregivers on the correct use and precautions related to the use of the device for 1 of 1 sampled resident (# 1) who used a supportive device with restraining qualities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 1 moved into the community in 05/2025 with diagnoses including dementia and unspecified sleep disorder. Observations of the resident and interviews with staff indicated the resident had a quarter-length side rail on both sides of his/her bed. The side rails were in good repair and flush with the mattress. There was no documented evidence other less restrictive alternatives were evaluated prior to the use of the device. Staff reported the resident was primarily bedbound and received the hospital bed with side rails from the hospice provider. On 10/28/25 at 11:25 am, Staff 2 (Director of Health Services) confirmed an assessment of the side rails was not completed prior to survey entry. The need to ensure supportive devices with restraining qualities were assessed by an RN, PT, or OT and were included in the resident's service plan was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2, Staff 6 (Regional Operations Specialist), Staff 7 (Regional Nurse), and Staff 8 (Regional Director of Operations) on 10/29/25 at 1:55 pm. They acknowledged the findings. Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide health care services in accordance with the licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C 260, C303, C310, and C340. based on their activity evaluation. The plan must reflect the resident ' s activity preferences and needs. (C) A selection of daily structured and non-structured activities must be provided and included on the resident ' s activity service or care plan as appropriate. Daily activity options based on resident evaluation may include but are not limited to: (i) Occupation or chore related tasks; (ii) Scheduled and planned events (e.g. entertainment, outings); (iii) Spontaneous activities for enjoyment or those that may help diffuse a behavior; (iv) One to one activities that encourage positive relationships between residents and staff (e.g. life story, reminiscing, music); (v) Spiritual, creative, and intellectual activities; (vi) Sensory stimulation activities; (vii) Physical activities that enhance or maintain a resident ' s ability to ambulate or move; and (viii) Outdoor activities. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure meaningful activities that promote or help sustain the physical and emotional well-being of residents and activities were person centered and available during residents ' waking hours for sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) and multiple unsampled residents, and failed to ensure an individualized activity plan was developed for each resident, based on an activity evaluation, for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) who resided in the memory care unit. Findings include, but are not limited to:
2024-01-04Annual Compliance VisitOR-cited · 1 finding
Plain-language summary
A routine kitchen inspection was conducted on January 4, 2024, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Oregon meal service and food sanitation rules for residential care and assisted living facilities. No violations were identified.
“The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 01/04/24, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in substantial compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services- Meals, and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000. The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 01/04/24, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in substantial compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services- Meals, and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.”
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The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 01/04/24, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in substantial compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services- Meals, and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000. The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 01/04/24, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in substantial compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services- Meals, and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.
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