Avamere Crestview of Portland: Comprehensive Review

• Avamere Crestview of Portland is a for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on the city's southwest side. On Medicare.gov Care Compare it holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which Medicare labels below average. That headline number hides a split story. The home staffs well above the national norm, but it scores lower on health inspections and quality measures. This review walks through what the federal data actually shows so you can weigh it against your own visit.

At a glance

Overview

Avamere Crestview sits at 6530 SW 30th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, near Oregon Health and Science University. It is run as a for-profit corporation, licensed for 127 certified beds, and Medicare reports it cares for about 64 residents on an average day. The facility has been Medicare certified since 1967 and takes part in both Medicare and Medicaid. It has an active resident council. Because Medicare's overall score here is 2 out of 5, families should read the section by section ratings below rather than lean on any single number. All figures in this review come from Medicare.gov Care Compare (federal provider number 385031).

Types of services offered

Skilled nursing care

Avamere Crestview provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for seniors with complex medical needs. Services include:

• Wound care management
• Medication administration and management, including correct dosing, secure storage, help with self-administration, and coordination with healthcare providers.
• Pain management
• IV therapy
• Disease management for chronic conditions
• Post-surgical care
• Care for those with multiple medical diagnoses

Rehabilitation services

Avamere Crestview's rehabilitation program offers therapy to help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence after surgery, illness, or injury. Services include:

• Physical therapy to improve mobility, balance, and strength
• Occupational therapy to improve daily living skills
• Speech-language therapy for communication disorders and swallowing difficulties
• Individualized treatment plans created by licensed therapists
• Modern equipment and rehabilitation techniques

Memory support

While not a dedicated memory care facility, Avamere Crestview serves residents with cognitive impairments, including dementia and Parkinson's disease. Services include:

• Specialized care protocols for residents with dementia
• Staff trained in dementia care techniques
• Activities designed to engage residents with cognitive challenges
• Secure environment to prevent wandering

Respite care

For families who need temporary relief from caregiving, Avamere Crestview offers respite care with:

• Short-term stays with full access to services and amenities
• Professional nursing care during the stay
• Support for the transition back to home care

Long-term care

For seniors needing ongoing nursing support and help with daily activities, Avamere Crestview provides:

• 24-hour nursing supervision
• Assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, walking, toileting, and medication management).
• Medication management
• Regular health assessments
• Coordination with healthcare providers

Medicare Care Compare ratings

How the stars break down

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars overall and in three underlying areas. Avamere Crestview earns 2 stars overall. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its quality measure rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 4 stars, which Medicare counts as above average. Within quality measures the home scores 1 star on short stay measures and 3 stars on long stay measures.

• The overall score leans heavily on the health inspection rating, which is why a 2 star inspection result pulls the headline number down even though staffing is strong. The 2 star quality measure score, and especially the 1 star short stay result, points to weaker tracked outcomes for residents recovering from a hospital stay. Set against the staffing strength below, the picture is a home that puts hours at the bedside but has had a harder time on survey day.
• Star ratings are refreshed by CMS through the year, so confirm the current numbers on the Care Compare listing before you decide.

Staffing and care hours

Staffing is this home's clear strength. Medicare reports 5.17 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, well above the roughly 3.5 hours a day often cited as a reasonable benchmark and above the newer federal minimum. That total combines registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

• Registered nurse time comes to 0.77 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover over the year was 41 percent, which is roughly typical for the sector and worth asking about on a tour, since steady staff often means steadier care. These above average hours are what earn the 4 star staffing rating.

Health inspections and penalties

The most recent standard health survey on file was completed on February 13, 2026, and inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies. Medicare folds the number and severity of deficiencies, along with any revisits, into the 2 star health inspection rating. Ask the administrator which findings have been corrected and to see the full statement of deficiencies.

• On enforcement the record is clean. Medicare shows no fines, no payment denials, and no other penalties on record for Avamere Crestview, and the home does not carry the abuse icon that CMS places on facilities cited for abuse. So while the inspection score is middling, there is no history of federal financial penalties.

Location and contact

Avamere Crestview of Portland is at 6530 SW 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97239, and the listed phone number is (503) 244-7533. The home is part of the Avamere family of companies and provides skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, and long term care. To confirm bed availability, current pricing, and payment options including Medicare and Medicaid, contact the facility directly.

Bottom line

Avamere Crestview is a mixed result on the federal scorecard. Its staffing is a genuine strength at 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day and a 4 star staffing rating, and it carries no fines or penalties. The offsetting concerns are a 2 star overall rating driven by a 2 star health inspection result and 2 star quality measures, including a weak 1 star short stay score. If you are considering it, tour in person, ask about the February 2026 survey findings, and compare it with other Portland area homes on Medicare.gov Care Compare before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: Where is Avamere Crestview of Portland and how do I reach it? A: It is at 6530 SW 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97239, phone (503) 244-7533. It is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, federal provider number 385031.
2. Q: What is its Medicare rating? A: On Medicare.gov Care Compare it holds 2 of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
3. Q: How are staffing and safety? A: Medicare reports 5.17 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.77 registered nurse hours, both above average. The most recent health survey, on February 13, 2026, cited 9 deficiencies, and the home has no fines, penalties, or abuse citation on record.