nursing home in Astoria, OR
Clatsop Care Center
646 16th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 · (503) 325-0313
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clatsop Care Center at a glance
Clatsop Care Center is a 71-bed government nursing home in Astoria, Oregon (Clatsop County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Oregon average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 30, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Oregon average is 9.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 67.9% per year (state average 47.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 71
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1979
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Clatsop County
- CMS Certification Number
- 385144
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.04 hrs | 5.03 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.72 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.45 hrs | 3.40 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.60 hrs | 4.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 67.9% | 47.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 51.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 29 | 71.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $27,522 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 71 | 83 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 34 | 58 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 47.7% | 71.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 25.3% | 13.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 5.5% | 14.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.2% | 12.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.8% | 21.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 95.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77% | 81.2% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.7% | 85.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 Fire safety | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0018 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| September 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 19, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 12, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
| June 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with 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. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| CRANDELL, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| DEVANEY, JACQUELINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| LITTLE, ROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2008 |
| MEYER, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| RADU, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| AIDAN HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| REMLEY, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| MILLER, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clatsop Care Center's rating?
Clatsop Care Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Oregon nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Clatsop Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Oregon average of 9.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clatsop Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Clatsop Care Center?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Clatsop Care Center and how do I contact it?
Clatsop Care Center is at 646 16th Street, Astoria, OR 97103. Phone: (503) 325-0313.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.