Avamere at Three Fountains
835 Crater Lake Avenue · Medford, OR · 97504 · 5417737717
117 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.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
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 September 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2022
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected August 17, 2022 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385126 · certified since June 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.