MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
120 ELZORA STREET, Milton Freewater, OR 97862
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Milton Freewater, 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 (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the Oregon average of 6.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Oregon average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2% (83% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — worse than the Oregon average of 22.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Milton Freewater.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.0% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 6.2% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 42% occupancy across 70 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 MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Milton Freewater
Milton Freewater sits in Umatilla County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a lower 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+
- 12,031 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $57,973
- Median home value
- $183,300
Demographics for Umatilla County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Milton Freewater.
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