TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Timberline Post Acute in Albany, Oregon, has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for care. It ranks #29 out of 127 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and #1 out of 5 in Linn County, meaning it is the best local option. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 9 in 2023 to 5 in 2024. Staffing is solid, with a 4 out of 5 stars rating and a turnover rate of 46%, which is slightly better than the state average. However, there are concerns about RN coverage, as it is lower than 81% of Oregon facilities, which could affect patient care. Several recent incidents raised concerns, including a resident being given a second dose of medication without proper physician orders, and another resident using oxygen without any documented orders, potentially risking their health. Additionally, a recommendation from a pharmacist regarding medication administration was overlooked, which could lead to unnecessary complications. While there are strengths in the facility’s overall ratings and staffing stability, these specific issues highlight areas that need attention to ensure resident safety.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Oregon
- #29/127
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 46% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oregon facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oregon. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Oregon avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record
Sept 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1 of 5 residents (#1) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to obtain oxygen orders for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#211) reviewed for respiratory care. This placed resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were addressed by the physician for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#33) reviewed for unnecessar...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to protect resident identifiable information for 3 of 3 sampled residents (#s 17, 22 and 32) reviewed for record...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 6 was admitted to the facility in 8/2024 with diagnoses including paraplegia (paralysis of the lower half of the bod...
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Jun 2023
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0553
(Tag F0553)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to involve a resident in care planning for 1 of 4 sampled residents (#53) reviewed for discharge. This placed residents at ri...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a physician was notified of a change in skin condition for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#62) reviewed for non-pressure ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for 2 of 8 sampled residents (#37 and 67) reviewed for abuse. This placed residents ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 51 was admitted to the facility in 5/2023 with diagnoses including stroke.
A 5/8/23 admission MDS was completed on 5...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's newly identified skin issue was treated and monitored for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#62) reviewed for n...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0687
(Tag F0687)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were provided podiatry care and/or referrals for podiatry for 1 of 4 sampled residents (# 10...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident was supervised to prevent falls for 1 of 6 sampled residents (#22) reviewed for accidents. This placed r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to make an appointment for denture refitting for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#10) reviewed for dental. This placed residents at ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure the resident received food as ordered for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#6) reviewed for food. This placed residents at...
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May 2019
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#34) reviewed for medications. This place residents at ris...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Oregon.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oregon facilities.
- • 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Timberline Post Acute's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Oregon, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Timberline Post Acute Staffed?
CMS rates TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 46%, compared to the Oregon average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Timberline Post Acute?
State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE during 2019 to 2024. These included: 15 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Timberline Post Acute?
TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PACS GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 67 certified beds and approximately 60 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ALBANY, Oregon.
How Does Timberline Post Acute Compare to Other Oregon Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oregon, TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (46%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Timberline Post Acute?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Timberline Post Acute Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Oregon. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Timberline Post Acute Stick Around?
TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE has a staff turnover rate of 46%, which is about average for Oregon nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Timberline Post Acute Ever Fined?
TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Timberline Post Acute on Any Federal Watch List?
TIMBERLINE POST ACUTE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.