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Clatsop Care Center

646 16th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

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Clatsop Care Center is a nursing home in Astoria, Oregon. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(503) 325-0313
Last standard health inspection
January 30, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
71
Residents per day, on average
34
Ownership type
Government - City/county
Legal business name
Clatsop Care Center Health District
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Oregon average (23 vs 34).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 3 citations

    Health inspection on January 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0576. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

    • Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

    • Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  6. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. 5 citations

    Health inspection on September 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0636 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

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  10. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    30 of 128 Oregon homes (23%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.

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  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 24, 2021 from $11,450 to $7,443.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 28, 2021 from $11,450 to $7,443.

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 14, 2023 from $36,580 to $23,777.

  18. 14 citations

    Health inspection on June 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    29 of 128 Oregon homes (23%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2023.

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  19. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Clatsop Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists January 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Clatsop Care Center have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since June 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Clatsop Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Clatsop Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Clatsop Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.