Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon

    350 8th St, Lebanon, OR, 97355
    4.0 · 26 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Good rehab but safety concerns

    I had a mixed experience. The nurses, CNAs and PT team were caring, friendly and skilled - great rehab, engaging activities, roomy modern rooms and generally good food - and many residents seemed happy. But the place felt understaffed at times and I saw/uncovered unprofessional behavior, an unsafe/filthy room and a family safety incident, so I'd recommend it for rehab and warm staff only if you stay vigilant about staffing and safety.

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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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    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

    3.96 · 26 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and caring CNAs
    • Attentive and dedicated nursing staff
    • High-quality rehabilitation and physical therapy
    • Frequent checks and personalized care
    • Engaging activities (bingo, movies, coloring, cards)
    • Good food with several menu choices
    • New, modern facilities
    • Welcoming, family-like/home-like environment
    • Private and shared room options; large rooms available
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Friendly, enthusiastic staff and positive atmosphere
    • Informative and helpful PT team
    • Skilled and patient care teams
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing / low resident-to-CNA ratio
    • Reports of neglect and abuse
    • Serious safety incidents involving residents
    • Inconsistent care — wide variability between positive and negative reports
    • Allegations of denied pain medication
    • Unprofessional behavior reported (eg, staff laughing at nurses' station)
    • Sanitation concerns and reports of filthy facility
    • Atrocious or poor food reported by some reviewers
    • Unsafe or uncomfortable rooms reported by some residents
    • Perception of profit motive affecting care
    • Lawsuit(s) and alarming past incidents noted
    • Rehabilitation experience described as undesirable by some

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but polarized: a large share of reviewers offer very strong praise (many 5-star accounts) while a smaller but significant subset describe serious problems. Positive reviewers consistently emphasize warm, compassionate care from CNAs and nurses, frequent checking on residents, and personalized attention. The facility’s rehabilitation and physical therapy services are repeatedly singled out as high-quality, with multiple mentions of a helpful and informative PT team. Many residents and family members describe staff as friendly, enthusiastic, and respectful, creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Several reviews also highlight modern/new facilities, roomy private and shared room options, and a pet-friendly environment.

    Staff and care quality are the most commonly praised aspects. Multiple reviewers use words such as ‘‘caring,’’ ‘‘dedicated,’’ and ‘‘skilled,’’ and credit nurses and CNAs for hands-on support and successful recuperation outcomes. Frequent client checks, accommodating approaches to individual needs, and a focus on personalized care are recurring themes. Rehabilitation services receive particular commendation: reviewers mention excellent, patient therapists and a visible physical therapy room. Activities programming — bingo, movies, coloring, cards and other social events — is noted as engaging and contributing to a positive atmosphere for residents.

    Dining and facilities receive generally favorable mentions but are not uniformly praised. Many reviewers describe good food with several choices (examples noted: fish, pasta, steamed vegetables), and a handful describe large rooms and a clean, modern building. However, there are contradictory reports: some reviewers explicitly call the food ‘‘atrocious,’’ and others describe rooms as unsafe or uncomfortable. Cleanliness also appears inconsistent across reports — several reviews praise an immaculate, welcoming environment while others allege filthy conditions.

    Significant and serious negative concerns appear in a subset of reviews and merit careful attention. The most frequent negative thread is understaffing: reviewers describe a low resident-to-CNA ratio and situations where staff cannot be found or are absent, which some link to diminished quality of care. Several reviews allege neglect or abuse, and at least one mentions a caregiver safety incident involving a family member and a resulting lawsuit. There are disturbing allegations of denied pain medication and unprofessional conduct (for example, staff laughing at the nurses’ station) that contrast sharply with the numerous positive reports. These reports suggest variability in management, staffing, or oversight that produces widely different resident experiences.

    Taken together, the reviews indicate a facility that can and frequently does deliver high-quality, compassionate care and effective rehab in a modern, activity-rich setting, but that also has documented instances of poor practice and potentially serious safety and staffing problems. The pattern points to inconsistent performance: many families feel highly satisfied and recommend the facility as the best in the area, while others warn strongly to avoid it due to neglect, sanitation issues, or safety incidents.

    For prospective residents and families, the key takeaway is to verify current conditions in person and ask targeted questions about staffing levels, recent incidents, complaint resolution, medication policies, and recent inspection or complaint history. Because reviews show a wide variance in experience, on-site observation (meals, cleanliness, staff responsiveness, and activity participation) and direct conversations with management and the care team will better indicate whether the facility’s strengths are reliably present for a specific resident.

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    About Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon

    Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon is a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has been serving seniors for over 40 years. Located in the scenic heart of the central Willamette Valley, this facility offers a warm, supportive environment where residents can receive the care and attention they need. The community is designed to provide a range of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, long-term care, and respite care, ensuring residents and their families have access to comprehensive support tailored to various health needs and durations of stay.

    The commitment to quality and compassionate care is deeply embedded in the culture at Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon. The community is proud to have been recognized through the American Health Care Association's Quality Initiative Recognition Program, a testament to their ongoing pursuit of excellence. The staff is comprised of compassionate, highly-trained professionals who provide 24-hour care and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of each resident. Residents benefit from personalized plans that may include skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, or speech-language therapies for recovery after surgery or medical episodes, and supportive services that encourage independence and well-being.

    Life at Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon is enriched by an engaging atmosphere where trust, fun, and collaboration are fostered between residents, team members, and visitors. The staff go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment, whether through daily activities, personalized attention, or simple gestures that bring comfort and joy. Amenities are thoughtfully designed to cater to residents' needs and preferences, supporting not only medical and therapeutic goals but also social and recreational interests.

    Respite care services are available for those who need temporary support, providing caregivers a chance to rest while knowing their loved ones are in safe, expert hands. The community's culture encourages meaningful connections and strives to make life easier for both residents and their families. Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon takes pride in seeing each resident as an individual, with programs and amenities that are responsive to personal interests, abilities, and goals. Their mission is to help every person they serve experience life enhanced, no matter how long their stay may be.

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