SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE
75 SHORE DRIVE, Saint Helens, OR 97051
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE Compares
SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Helens, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the Oregon average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.3% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Oregon average of 2.5% (87% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.9% — better than the Oregon average of 22.0% (32% lower).
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 SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Saint Helens.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.3% here versus 14.0% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE?
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 SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE?
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 Saint Helens
Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens.
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