I moved my grandpa here and we're very pleased. Staff and management are friendly, helpful and clearly trained for medical and ADL support - residents are smiling and engaged. Meals are above standard with good choices, the community is clean, well kept, active, and staff spend time answering questions. Scenic Astoria location close to town and dining, with comfortable studio, one- and two-bedroom options.
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Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.20·(15)
Overall rating
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Care
5.0
Staff
3.9
Meals
3.0
Amenities
4.3
Value
4.2
Pros
Well-maintained, clean facility
Newer/upgraded building and interiors
Friendly, helpful caregiving staff
Trained staff able to provide medical assistance
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)
Varied dining menu with multiple meal choices
Engaging activities and scheduled trips
Range of apartment floor plans (studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom)
Scenic, convenient location near town and dining
Welcoming resident community and social atmosphere
Cons
High staff turnover and periodic understaffing
Leadership instability and administrative turnover
Management transparency and staff-relations practices
Inconsistent meal portions and perceived food quantity issues
Limited availability of larger apartments and constrained unit options
Challenges in responsiveness to family concerns and external escalation
Summary of reviews
Clatsop Care Retirement Village presents as a relatively new, well-kept community in the Astoria area with scenic views and convenient proximity to town amenities. Multiple comments emphasize the facility’s clean interior and updated finishes, comfortable studio and one-bedroom units, and an engaged resident community. The physical plant and grounds generally receive positive mentions for upkeep and presentation.
Care quality and direct staff interactions are described in mixed terms. Many accounts highlight friendly, helpful caregivers and staff who are involved with residents, with staff trained to provide medical assistance and ADL support. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns tied to staffing: reviewers mention high turnover and periods of understaffing that can affect continuity of care and daily responsiveness. These human-resources patterns are linked in some comments to management decisions and to staff-relations issues, creating variability in the day-to-day experience depending on staffing stability.
Dining at the community is noted for menu variety and resident satisfaction with options and choices, and some reviewers described meals as above-standard. Conversely, others perceived meal portions as limited or inconsistent, indicating a divergence in expectations about quantity or portioning. Prospective families should consider asking about meal schedules, portion policies, and how special dietary needs are handled.
Activities programming is generally viewed positively: residents appear engaged, with scheduled outings and trips that contribute to an active social environment. The community’s size and programming were described as busy and social by some, while a few observers felt the facility footprint was smaller than they preferred.
Management impressions are varied. Several reviewers praised helpful administration and visible, caring management; others raised concerns about leadership turnover and communication practices that have affected staff morale. This creates a pattern in which operational strengths (cleanliness, engaged staff, medical-assistance capability) coexist with organizational risks (administrative instability and communication gaps). These patterns may influence staffing continuity, responsiveness to family concerns, and the availability of certain unit types.
Overall, Clatsop Care appears to offer a clean, well-maintained environment with active programming and clinically capable staff. The principal areas for due diligence are staffing stability, management practices, meal portioning policies, and the current availability of larger units. Families touring the community should ask direct questions about current staffing levels and turnover, management structure and communication protocols, meal service details, and unit availability to determine whether the facility’s operational patterns align with their needs.
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Location
Clatsop Care Retirement Village is located at 947 Olney Ave, Astoria, OR, 97103.
About Clatsop Care Retirement Village
Clatsop Retirement Village offers a welcoming community for seniors, accommodating a diverse range of residents from fully independent individuals to those requiring moderate assistance with daily activities. Residents often discover that they are neighbors with familiar faces, rekindling old friendships in their new home. The environment nurtures both privacy and companionship, with living spaces thoughtfully designed to create neighborhoods within the village, making it easy to socialize or enjoy quiet time as desired.
Housing options at Clatsop Retirement Village are tailored to a variety of preferences and needs, with three distinct floor plans available. Residents can choose from a studio apartment measuring approximately 336 square feet, a spacious one-bedroom unit at about 504 square feet, or a comfortable two-bedroom unit offering roughly 832 square feet. Each living space comes equipped with a kitchenette, providing the convenience and independence of home-like amenities while being supported by the greater community setting.
Understanding the challenges that can come with caregiving, Clatsop Retirement Village also offers a comprehensive respite care program. This service provides families and primary caregivers with the opportunity to take a much-needed break, confident in the knowledge that their loved one is being well cared for in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. Respite care is particularly well-suited for individuals recovering after a hospital stay or rehabilitation, offering personalized assistance and the benefit of nursing and caregiver support that might not be accessible at home. This approach allows residents to recuperate at their own pace while giving families peace of mind.
The attentive staff at Clatsop Retirement Village includes team members who have been committed to the community since the building first welcomed residents in 1999. While licensing is not mandatory for all positions, many staff members pursue and maintain professional licensure, and ongoing education and training are prioritized to ensure the highest quality of care. The team benefits from the expertise of a registered nurse and chef onsite, adding an extra layer of specialized support and culinary excellence to daily living.
Residents can easily transition between different care programs as their needs evolve, thanks to the comprehensive nature of the services available within the Clatsop Care Center Health District. Prior to move-in, and on a regular basis thereafter, assessments are performed to tailor services and associated costs to each resident’s unique requirements. Occupancy is in high demand, with wait times for units typically ranging from six to twelve months, making early planning and waitlist placement important considerations for prospective residents. Overall, Clatsop Retirement Village stands out as a thoughtfully designed, caring environment where seniors can thrive, supported by a dedicated staff and a community that feels like home.
People often ask...
Clatsop Care Retirement Village offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,491 per month.
Clatsop Care Retirement Village offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 4 photos of Clatsop Care Retirement Village on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 947 Olney Ave, Astoria, OR 97103.
No, Clatsop Care Retirement Village does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services' Aging & People with Disabilities program licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, conducting inspections, complaint investigations, and renewals.
Found neglect and abuse due to failure to provide adequate care and interventions to mitigate fall risk, with a $1,500 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
18 Jun 2024Abuse: Neglect
18 Jun 2024Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint and found failures to provide required services and follow a care plan, creating an unsafe environment that constitutes abuse and neglect; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
18 Dec 2023Licensure
18 Dec 2023Licensure
Found substantial compliance with applicable rules. No deficiencies were identified.
Deficiency—Comment
05 Nov 2023Abuse: Neglect
05 Nov 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found violations for failing to plan care, leading to verbal abuse toward another resident and causing discomfort.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
17 Mar 2023Abuse: Neglect
17 Mar 2023Abuse: Neglect
Determined that a safe medication administration system for insulin was not provided, resulting in a resident's blood sugar crash and hospital treatment.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
16 May 2022Validation
16 May 2022Validation
Identified deficiencies across kitchen sanitation, move-in evaluations, service plans, staff training, fire safety, and building maintenance, with the final assessment indicating substantial compliance.
Found failure to report suspected abuse; a $750 fine was assessed.
Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
01 May 2019Abuse: Neglect
01 May 2019Abuse: Neglect
Found a deficiency in the medication administration system that caused unreasonable discomfort. A $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
14 Aug 2018Inspection
14 Aug 2018Inspection
Determined that there was a failure to provide infection control and a failure to report suspected abuse.
Licensing—Failed to provide infection control
26 Jan 2017Abuse: Financial abuse
26 Jan 2017Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an allegation of financial abuse related to medication management and found a failure to provide a safe medication system that allowed theft of medications.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
01 Apr 2016Abuse: Financial abuse
01 Apr 2016Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an abuse allegation and found a failure to prevent theft or misuse of medications, leading to medication thefts.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
16 Dec 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
16 Dec 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found the RV was not protected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
14 Oct 2014Abuse: Neglect
14 Oct 2014Abuse: Neglect
Found a deficiency for not following the resident's falls care plan.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
16 Apr 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
16 Apr 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse and found a failure to provide a safe environment, including not protecting an RV from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
06 Jan 2014Abuse: Neglect
06 Jan 2014Abuse: Neglect
Identified a failure to prevent a resident from receiving the wrong medications due to unsafe medication administration practices.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
11 Jun 2013Inspection
11 Jun 2013Inspection
Investigated and identified a deficiency related to safeguarding a resident's personal property. The violation concerned inadequate protection against misappropriation.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Mar 2013Inspection
24 Mar 2013Inspection
Investigated and found deficiencies in protecting residents from harassment and fear.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident was safe
19 Mar 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
19 Mar 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an abuse allegation and found a failure to maintain a safe environment due to theft of medication.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
11 Mar 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
11 Mar 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an allegation of financial abuse and failure to provide a safe environment; found that an RV was not protected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
04 Feb 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
04 Feb 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
Determined that a safe environment was not provided, and the RV was unprotected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
23 Dec 2012Inspection
23 Dec 2012Inspection
Determined that a safe medication administration system was not provided, and that the wrong medication was given to a resident.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
08 Mar 2012Abuse: Neglect
08 Mar 2012Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an abuse allegation and found medications were not administered within the required time frames.
Abuse—Failed to have medication available
26 Jan 2012Abuse: Financial abuse
26 Jan 2012Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an allegation of financial abuse and found a resident was not protected from financial exploitation.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
06 May 2011Abuse: Neglect
06 May 2011Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an abuse/neglect allegation and concluded it involved a failure to intervene when a resident's condition changed; a $1,200 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to intervene when resident's condition changed
22 Mar 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
22 Mar 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated and found a substantiated financial abuse allegation and a failure to provide a safe and secure environment for RVs.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
30 Jan 2010Abuse: Neglect
30 Jan 2010Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation of neglect regarding medication administration and found deficiencies in following physician orders.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
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