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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Cedar Crossings

(971) 978-1268

About Cedar Crossings

Cedar Crossings brings together expert medical care and genuine compassion in Portland, Oregon. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center focuses on recovery and healing, with a team dedicated to helping patients regain strength and independence during their most vulnerable moments.

Community at a glance

Capacity

89 residents

Location

Portland, OR

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

6003 SE 136TH AVENUE, Portland, Oregon 97236

(971) 978-1268

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 22, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Oregon average is 9.2).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Oregon average.

Medicare fined Cedar Crossings 2 times in the last three years, $32,383 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 14 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day25 minutesBelow the Oregon average
Nursing staff who left in the past year65%Above the Oregon average

Inspections

37 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 22, 2026 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 23, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 23, 2026

April 3, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 28, 2026
January 17, 2025 · Standard inspection · 15 citations+
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2025
October 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 4, 2024
  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 4, 2024
  • Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 4, 2024
July 17, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 16, 2024
June 17, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 10, 2024
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 10, 2024
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 10, 2024
March 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 5, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 5, 2024
November 9, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 7, 2023
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 7, 2023
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 7, 2023

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $32,383 in the last three years.

  • June 17, 2024Fine: $24,193
  • November 9, 2023Fine: $8,190

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
89
Average residents per day
79
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 1, 2021
Part of a chain
Sapphire Health Services, 8 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
385284

Location

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6003 SE 136TH AVENUEPortland, OR 97236

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Questions about Cedar Crossings

How did Cedar Crossings do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 22, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Oregon average is 9.2.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Cedar Crossings?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 25 minutes from registered nurses. 65% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Cedar Crossings been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Cedar Crossings 2 times in the last three years, totaling $32,383.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Portland Skilled Nursing in Oregon Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026