CLATSOP CARE CENTER
646 16TH STREET, Astoria, OR 97103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CLATSOP CARE CENTER Compares
CLATSOP CARE CENTER is a 71-bed government-owned nursing facility in Astoria, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.7%) is above the Oregon average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 71 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.7% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0% (91% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Oregon average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.9% — better than the Oregon average of 22.0% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLATSOP CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLATSOP CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Astoria.
What keeps CLATSOP CARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CLATSOP CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.7% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CLATSOP CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CLATSOP CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 71 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLATSOP CARE CENTER?
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 CLATSOP CARE CENTER?
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 Astoria
Astoria sits in Clatsop County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Oregon as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,831 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $57,466
- Median home value
- $309,500
Demographics for Clatsop County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Astoria.
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