Junction City, OR

Avamere Rehabilitation Of Junction City

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $8,678 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR

(541) 998-2395

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Avamere

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-01-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

33 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.42

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.90

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.18

Nurse aide staffing · state 3.37 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.50

All reported nurse hours · state 4.95 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.32

RN + LPN hours · state 1.58 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.93

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.39 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.27

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.44 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.12

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.52

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.51

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.12

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

279

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

74.64

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0243

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

7.20

Baseline 69.74% · Performance 35.19% · Measure score 7.20 · Achievement 6.97 · Improvement 7.20

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.73

Baseline 4.41 hours · Performance 5.28 hours · Measure score 7.73 · Achievement 7.73 · Improvement 5.83

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	Not Available	10.72%	Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays 19 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.04	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	Not Available	95.27%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury	Not Available	0.77%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	Not Available	2.29%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays 18 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	3.45%	8.2% 4.7 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 87
Staff flu vaccination coverage	38.46%	42% 3.5 pts worse	Numerator 40 · Denominator 104
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	95.5% 4.5 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.2% 4.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	2.4% 2.4 pts better	3.3% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.3%	4.7% 1.6 pts worse	11.4% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 6.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.1%	5.0% 0.9 pts better	5.4% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	2.4%	12.5% 10.1 pts better	19.6% 17.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.5%	14.7% 3.2 pts better	16.7% 5.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	9.8%	24.1% 14.3 pts better	16.3% 6.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	11.9%	15.8% 3.9 pts better	14.9% 3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 11.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.4%	1.7% 0.3 pts better	1.0% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	2.0% 2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	10.0%	22.2% 12.2 pts better	19.8% 9.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 12.4% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 10.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.5%	6.5% 1 pts better	5.1% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.1%	85.4% 11.7 pts better	81.7% 15.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.5% · Q2 97.1% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 97.3% · 4Q avg 97.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.0%	1.7% 2.3 pts worse	1.6% 2.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.1%	81.2% 6.9 pts better	79.7% 8.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.1%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-28 · Fire 2025-07-28

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-05 · Fire 2024-04-05

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-19 · Fire 2023-01-19

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K255 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-02-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-02-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-02-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-12-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-08

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-12-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-08-28

G · Actual harm 2024-06-07

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-04-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-03

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-01-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-02-08

G · Actual harm 2023-01-19

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2023-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-02-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,678 2024-06-07

Fine

Fine · fine $8,678

Fine

Ownership

Avamere Health Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 16 facilities 2005-01-01

Avamere Skilled Advisors LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2005-01-01

Dana, Jennifer