Sapphire at Cedar Crossings

    6003 SE 136th Ave, Portland, OR 97236
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm compassionate staff; effective therapy

    I stayed here for short-term rehab and was impressed by the warm, compassionate staff - nurses, aides, housekeeping and kitchen all went out of their way so I felt cared for like family. Therapy (PT/OT) was interactive and effective, call-light response has improved under new leadership, and the Director of Nursing and Administrator have built an engaged, respectful team committed to residents' needs (they even work well with Medicaid residents). I regret leaving and would recommend this facility for skilled nursing, long-term care, and hospice.

    Current/former resident
    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

    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

    2.43·(37)

    Overall rating

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

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.4
    • Meals

      1.2
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate frontline caregivers
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy services
    • Supportive housekeeping and dining staff
    • Effective short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Emotional support and family-oriented interactions
    • Availability of hospice and end-of-life services
    • Engaged, friendly nursing aides

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Slow or unreliable response to call lights and requests
    • Gaps in medication administration and timing controls
    • Laundry and personal-item management failures
    • Inconsistent personal-care and hygiene practices
    • Poor family and care-team communication
    • Dietary-accommodation and meal-quality inconsistencies
    • Delayed or inconsistent hospice/comfort-medication delivery
    • Billing, discharge, and insurance-handling irregularities
    • Dated facility maintenance and equipment availability
    • Inadequate supervision and staff training
    • Allegations of financial or insurance irregularities

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews reflect a strongly mixed picture of care at this facility. Many families and residents praised individual caregivers, therapy staff, and certain support team members for compassion, emotional support, and effectiveness in short-term rehabilitation. Skilled physical and occupational therapy was cited as producing measurable functional gains in some residents, and several reviewers noted that aides, housekeeping, and dining staff provided attentive, family-like interactions. Hospice and end-of-life services are present and were used by some families, and a change in leadership was described by some as bringing early improvements in responsiveness.

    At the same time, a set of recurring operational problems appears across accounts. Staffing levels and turnover were frequently cited as contributing factors to inconsistent care: slow call-light responses, long waits for showers or feeding, and periods where basic care tasks were delayed or inconsistently delivered. Medication administration and timing problems were described, including missed or delayed doses and difficulties with insulin and comfort medications. Reviewers also identified lapses in personal-care routines and sanitation concerns, as well as problems obtaining needed equipment and appropriate mobility aids.

    Logistical areas showed notable weaknesses. Laundry and personal-item handling were repeatedly criticized for delays, lost or incorrect clothing, and poor tracking. Dining quality and the facility’s ability to meet dietary restrictions were inconsistent; families reported denied requests or inadequate accommodation for allergies. Facility interiors were described as dated, and there were references to limited maintenance or equipment availability at times. Activity and engagement reports were mixed: some residents experienced interactive therapy and a stable daily routine, while others experienced halted therapy or a shift toward custodial-level care when therapy or staffing was interrupted.

    Communication and management processes were another common concern. Several reviewers described difficulty reaching managers, delayed or unclear care plans after admission, and what they perceived as evasive or unresponsive administrative behavior. Admissions, discharge coordination, and insurance/billing interactions were areas of frustration—some accounts raised serious concerns about billing or insurance handling and noted regulatory attention; these have been described as alleged financial or insurance irregularities in a few cases. Importantly, a number of reviews said that recent leadership and clinical-team changes (new administrator, new director of nursing) produced some improvement in call-response times and operations, suggesting the situation may be in flux.

    Overall, the facility shows strengths in compassionate direct-care relationships and in rehabilitative therapy when staffing and leadership are stable. However, recurring operational issues — particularly staffing reliability, medication/timing controls, laundry and dietary handling, and family communication — present risk for residents with higher clinical dependence or end-of-life needs. Prospective residents and families should directly probe current staffing ratios, medication administration and hospice protocols, laundry and dietary procedures, recent regulatory history, and any leadership changes before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Sapphire at Cedar Crossings is located at 6003 SE 136th Ave, Portland, OR, 97236.

    About Sapphire at Cedar Crossings

    Sapphire at Cedar Crossings is a nursing facility with 75 beds, and you'll find a mix of experienced nurses, licensed therapists, and dedicated physicians who help residents with skilled nursing, behavioral health, and memory care. The place mainly works with people who need special medical attention or are coming from a stay in a hospital and aren't quite ready to return home yet or maybe need long-term support. They provide daily therapy sessions like speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and there's a gym with new floors, a hi/low mat table, and stairs for rehab. They've talked about plans for an outdoor ambulation challenge course and a therapy garden, and that'd give folks another place outside to move around or enjoy some fresh air.

    You'll see activities happening throughout the day, and they've got awards for meals, friendly care, and activities, which might matter to some people. Meals here aim to be both nutritious and tasty, as they focus on quality ingredients. There are memory care services for those living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, in housing set up to help prevent confusion or wandering, and staff work closely with local in-house mental health professionals. Assisted living helps seniors who need extra help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, while the skilled nurses are ready for those who require IV therapy, medication management, or high acuity care.

    If someone comes straight from a hospital, the staff can help with a smooth move and keep up ongoing clinical care and regular doctor visits. They offer support whether you're staying short-term or need permanent care, and services like respite and hospice care are also available. Residents can use transportation and there's parking for visitors, too. You'll find nurses available all day and night, with restorative care, comprehensive planning for each person, and a focus on keeping life as comfortable and active as possible. Sapphire at Cedar Crossings is part of the Sapphire Health Services Community, and they aim to support everyone in their care with respect, heart, and a sense of stability.

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    Sapphire at Cedar Crossings offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Sapphire at Cedar Crossings 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.

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