AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE
33910 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE, Scappoose, OR 97056
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE Compares
AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Scappoose, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Oregon average of 6.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.1% — better than the Oregon average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Oregon average of 2.5% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the Oregon average of 22.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE with other nursing homes in Scappoose.
What keeps AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 6.2% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVALON CARE CENTER - SCAPPOOSE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Scappoose
Scappoose sits in Columbia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Oregon as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,743 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 43.3 years
- Median household income
- $68,170
- Median home value
- $282,600
Demographics for Columbia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scappoose.
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