Avamere Court at Keizer
5210 River Road N. · Keizer, OR · 97303 · 5033933624
69 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avamere
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385233 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.