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Oregon · Saint Helens

Avamere at St Helens.

Avamere at St Helens is Grade C, ranked in the top 50% of Oregon memory care with 14 OR DHS citations on record; last inspected Jun 2024.

ALF · Memory Care28 licensed beds · mediumDementia-trained staff
2400 Gable Rd · Saint Helens, OR 97051LIC# 0000050275
Facility · Saint Helens
A 28-bed ALF · Memory Care with 14 citations on file — most recent Jul 2025.
Last inspection · Jun 2024 · citedSource · OR-DHS
Licensed beds
28
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Jun 2024
Last citation
Jul 2025
Operated by
Phone
§ 01 · Snapshot

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

§ 02 · Peer Comparison

Ranked against 118 Oregon facilities.

ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Oregon Dept. of Human Services · Long-Term Care Licensing.

Severity rank
16th
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
100th
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
peer median
0
100
Frequency rank
35th
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

FACILITY WATCH · BETA

Avamere at St Helens has 14 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.

New findings, complaint investigations, or status changes — emailed to you free.

§ 03 · The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

14 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

43weighted score · 24 mo
Last citation: JUL 2025. Compared against peer median (dashed).
peer median
JUL 2025
Jun 2024May 2026

Finding distribution

14 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
J
K
L
Sev 3
G10
H
I
Sev 2
D
E
F
Sev 1
A4
B
C
§ 05 · Tour Prep

Questions to ask before you visit.

A short pre-tour checklist tailored to Avamere at St Helens's record and state requirements.

01 /

The facility file shows 95 inspection reports and 87 deficiencies cited by Oregon DHS — can you walk us through the written corrective action plans for the most recent deficiencies, and explain how the community tracks completion of those plans?

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02 /

The most recent inspection on record is dated June 24, 2024 — can you provide a copy of that inspection report and show us any documentation Oregon DHS required the facility to submit in response to cited deficiencies?

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03 /

This community holds an Oregon DHS Memory Care Endorsement and has 91 complaints on file — were any of those complaints related to dementia care practices, and if so, what changes did the facility make to its memory care program as a result?

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§ 06 · Full Inspection Record

Every OR-DHS visit, verbatim.

19 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

19
reports on file
14
total deficiencies
2025-07-25
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was received that the facility failed to follow a resident's care plan. The investigation determined that the complaint could not be substantiated based on available evidence.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_561da0dea38805c39862f6e8032311d3
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_561da0dea38805c39862f6e8032311d3

Failed to follow care plan

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to follow care plan

2024-12-16
Complaint Investigation
1 · Licensing Violation

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to protect a resident from verbal abuse. The violation was substantiated, indicating that staff did not intervene or prevent abusive language directed at the resident. The facility is required to take corrective action to ensure resident safety and dignity.

Licensing ViolationOAR §__or_aa51543130b8bfeda61d3872ebc04201
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_aa51543130b8bfeda61d3872ebc04201

Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse

2024-08-20
Complaint Investigation
1 · Licensing Violation

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging that a resident was subjected to verbal abuse. The investigation found a licensing violation: the facility failed to protect the resident from verbal abuse. The facility is required to ensure the safety and dignity of all residents under Oregon licensing rules.

Licensing ViolationOAR §__or_22a1c000f2f0e27aac58f0906e161d98
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_22a1c000f2f0e27aac58f0906e161d98

Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse

2024-08-05
Complaint Investigation
1 · Licensing Violation

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation did not substantiate this complaint. No violations were found.

Licensing ViolationOAR §__or_f0ea394500b334f8451a1bd72dc292d5
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_f0ea394500b334f8451a1bd72dc292d5

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-07-01
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was received alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation found a licensing violation related to this allegation. The facility was required to take corrective action.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_1ae2a3fbc47e5e76be85f13a460f8f61
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_1ae2a3fbc47e5e76be85f13a460f8f61

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-06-24
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
2024-06-11
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2024-06-09
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment, but the investigation did not substantiate this complaint. No violation was found.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_f547dae1e3900e2d0a35c883263cb6ef
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_f547dae1e3900e2d0a35c883263cb6ef

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-06-06
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide adequate oversight and monitoring when a resident's condition changed. No further details about the specific outcome or resolution are documented in the available information.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_4140e8f8276beee40fd4a286d4040a9d
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_4140e8f8276beee40fd4a286d4040a9d

Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition

2024-04-30
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
2024-03-21
Complaint Investigation
1 · Licensing Violation

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to use an approved behavioral support tool (ABST) as required. No further details about the circumstances or resolution are provided in the available information.

Licensing ViolationOAR §__or_6ffbeb45bb2800aeb66e4702119ffad2
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_6ffbeb45bb2800aeb66e4702119ffad2

Failed to use an ABST

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to use an ABST

2024-03-18
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The specific details of the safety deficiency were not documented in the available report materials. Families should contact Oregon DHS Long-Term Care Licensing directly for the full inspection findings and any corrective actions required.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_ed0856831ebe9175e25dbed7fb69c835
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_ed0856831ebe9175e25dbed7fb69c835

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-02-26
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2024-02-03
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation did not substantiate the complaint, and no licensing violation was found.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_c5bf9920f90f2bd469a62192af93a279
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_c5bf9920f90f2bd469a62192af93a279

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-01-30
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated regarding failure to provide a safe environment. The investigation outcome has not yet been determined or documented in this report.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_f4dab15095c8ee5428c6ebfa211441c7
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_f4dab15095c8ee5428c6ebfa211441c7

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-01-27
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated regarding failure to provide a safe environment. The outcome of that investigation was not determined or documented in the available record. Families should contact Oregon DHS Long-Term Care Licensing directly for the final determination on this complaint.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_f010fc0b09e966e0d7c482a0ccf9cc0d
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_f010fc0b09e966e0d7c482a0ccf9cc0d

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2024-01-11
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation outcome was not substantiated, meaning no violation was found.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_eee127f2295ff2cebd3b0c131891442c
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_eee127f2295ff2cebd3b0c131891442c

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2023-08-23
Complaint Investigation
1 · Abuse: Neglect

Plain-language summary

A complaint was investigated alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment. The investigation did not substantiate the complaint. No licensing violation was found.

Abuse: NeglectOAR §__or_867c28649c85f0f12031f3d1b14f238f
Verbatim citation text · OAR §__or_867c28649c85f0f12031f3d1b14f238f

Failed to provide safe environment

Full inspector notes

—: Failed to provide safe environment

2023-05-31
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

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