Emerson House Portland.
Emerson House Portland is Grade C−, ranked in the bottom 40% of Oregon memory care with 41 OR DHS citations on record; last inspected Jul 2025.

A large home, reviewed on public record.
Ranked against 118 Oregon facilities.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Oregon Dept. of Human Services · Long-Term Care Licensing.
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Emerson House Portland has 41 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
41 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
41 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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Oregon DHS records show 68 inspection reports and 62 deficiencies on file — can you walk us through the most common deficiency themes over the past two years and show us your written corrective action plans for those findings?
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The most recent inspection on file is dated July 31, 2025 — can you provide a copy of that inspection report and confirm whether all cited deficiencies have been corrected?
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This facility holds an Oregon DHS Memory Care Endorsement — can you show us the written dementia care program and staff competency assessments that DHS reviewed when granting that endorsement?
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Every OR-DHS visit, verbatim.
46 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-10-08Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that a resident experienced verbal abuse at the facility, constituting a licensing violation. The facility failed to implement adequate protections to prevent this mistreatment from occurring. Oregon DHS documented this violation during the complaint investigation process.
“Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse
2025-09-18Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that medication was not administered as ordered. The facility was found to have violated this requirement.
“Failed to administer medication as ordered”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer medication as ordered
2025-08-27Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to properly plan care for a resident. No further details about the specific care planning deficiency or resolution are provided in the available record.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2025-08-26Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated that the facility failed to provide a service. The investigation did not result in a substantiated violation or licensing finding.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2025-07-31Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2025-06-11Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to maintain staffing levels as required by the Adult Foster Care Standards and Training (ABST) rule. This was a licensing violation related to inadequate staff on duty.
“Failed to staff as indicated by ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to staff as indicated by ABST
2025-05-31Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to maintain staffing levels as required by the Adult Behavioral Support Team (ABST) plan. The facility did not meet its obligation to provide adequate staff in accordance with its behavioral support protocols.
“Failed to staff as indicated by ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to staff as indicated by ABST
2025-05-30Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation was conducted regarding staffing. The facility failed to maintain staffing levels as indicated by the Assisted Living Services Team assessment.
“Failed to staff as indicated by ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to staff as indicated by ABST
2025-04-21Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in a licensing violation. The specific deficiencies in how medications were managed or administered created risk to residents. The facility will be required to correct this violation.
“Failed to provide a safe medication administration system”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
2025-03-05Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that staff failed to use an approved behavior support tool (ABST) as required. No further details about the specific circumstances or resolution are provided in the available information.
“Failed to use an ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to use an ABST
2025-02-26Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that medication was not administered as ordered. The investigation found a licensing violation related to medication administration. The facility was required to correct this deficiency.
“Failed to administer medication as ordered”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer medication as ordered
2025-02-11Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2025-01-20Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to provide service at the facility. The investigation did not substantiate the complaint, and no licensing violation was found.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2025-01-02Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to use an ABST (Assisted Behavior Support Team). The investigation found a licensing violation related to this requirement. No further details about the specific circumstances or outcome were provided in the available documentation.
“Failed to use an ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to use an ABST
2024-10-28Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2024-10-02Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to provide a service. The investigation did not result in a substantiated violation or documented finding.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2024-10-01Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation found a licensing violation related to environmental safety. The facility was required to take corrective action to bring the care setting into compliance.
“Failed to provide safe environment”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide safe environment
2024-09-03Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that medication was not administered as ordered. The investigation found a licensing violation related to medication administration. The facility failed to follow the prescribed medication regimen for a resident.
“Failed to administer medication as ordered”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer medication as ordered
2024-08-22Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents, constituting a licensing violation. No additional details about the nature of these unmet needs or remedial actions were provided in the inspection record.
“Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents
2024-07-30Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to maintain staffing levels as required by the Adult Behavioral Support Team (ABST) plan. No further details about the specific staffing deficiency or its duration were provided in the inspection record.
“Failed to staff as indicated by ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to staff as indicated by ABST
2024-07-23Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to provide service. The outcome of that investigation is not yet documented in the available record. Families should contact the Oregon Department of Human Services for the final determination on whether a violation was found.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2024-07-22Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to use an Abuse Behavior Screening Tool (ABST) as required. The investigation did not result in a substantiation determination being reported.
“Failed to use an ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to use an ABST
2024-07-10Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to provide a safe environment. The investigation outcome was not substantiated, meaning no violation was found. The facility was not cited for this complaint.
“Failed to provide safe environment”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide safe environment
2024-07-09Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to maintain a safe physical environment. The specific conditions or deficiencies identified in the complaint were not detailed in the available documentation.
“Failed to maintain a safe physical environment”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to maintain a safe physical environment
2024-06-25Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to use an ABST (authorized behavioral support tool). The investigation did not substantiate a violation of this requirement.
“Failed to use an ABST”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to use an ABST
2024-06-21Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to administer ordered medication. The investigation outcome has not been provided in the available documentation. Families should contact Oregon DHS Long-Term Care Licensing directly for the final determination of whether this complaint was substantiated.
“Failed to administer ordered medication”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer ordered medication
2024-06-15Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to properly plan care. The investigation did not substantiate the complaint. No violation was found.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2024-05-23Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to follow a resident's care plan. The investigation found a licensing violation—the facility did not implement care procedures as documented in the resident's individualized care plan. This represents a failure to provide services and supports as required by Oregon licensing rules.
“Failed to follow care plan”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to follow care plan
2024-05-21Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system. No further details about the specific deficiencies or corrective actions were documented in this summary.
“Failed to provide a safe medication administration system”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
2024-05-10Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated regarding failure to properly plan care. The outcome of that investigation was not substantiated or was not yet determined at the time this report was issued.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2024-05-08Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to protect a resident from financial exploitation. The investigation outcome has not yet been determined or finalized. Families should contact the facility or Oregon DHS for the current status of this complaint.
“Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
2024-04-07Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to provide a service. The investigation did not result in a substantiated finding, meaning no violation was established.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2024-04-04Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to administer medication that had been ordered for a resident. The licensing violation was substantiated.
“Failed to administer ordered medication”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer ordered medication
2024-03-21Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system. No additional details about the specific deficiency or corrective actions are provided in the available information.
“Failed to provide a safe medication administration system”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
2024-03-18Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to properly plan care for a resident. The investigation determined that this complaint could not be substantiated based on the evidence reviewed. No licensing violation was found.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2024-03-05Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system. No further details about the specific deficiency or corrective actions are provided in the available documentation.
“Failed to provide a safe medication administration system”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
2024-02-14Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to provide service. The investigation did not result in a substantiated violation finding.
“Failed to provide service”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to provide service
2024-01-22Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that medication was not administered as ordered. The investigation found a licensing violation related to medication administration.
“Failed to administer medication as ordered”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer medication as ordered
2023-12-20Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that staff failed to follow a resident's care plan. The investigation found a licensing violation—the facility did not implement the care plan as written. Corrective action was required to ensure care plans are followed as documented.
“Failed to follow care plan”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to follow care plan
2023-12-15Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that medication was not administered as ordered. The investigation confirmed this violation of licensing requirements. The facility failed to follow the physician-prescribed medication regimen for at least one resident.
“Failed to administer medication as ordered”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to administer medication as ordered
2023-12-13Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to follow a resident's care plan. The specific details of how the care plan was not followed are not provided in the available documentation.
“Failed to follow care plan”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to follow care plan
2023-11-25Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated alleging that the facility failed to properly plan care. The investigation found a licensing violation related to care planning. Families should review the facility's care planning practices and ask staff how the facility ensures each resident's care plan is developed and updated appropriately.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2023-11-24Complaint Investigation1 · Abuse: Neglect
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation was conducted regarding failure to properly plan care. The investigation outcome was not substantiated, meaning no violation was found.
“Failed to properly plan care”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to properly plan care
2023-09-15Complaint Investigation1 · Licensing Violation
Plain-language summary
A complaint was investigated that a resident experienced verbal abuse, but the investigation did not substantiate the complaint. No violation was found.
“Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse”
Full inspector notes
—: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse
2023-08-03Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2023-08-02Complaint InvestigationNo findings
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