Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation
Milton Freewater, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385161) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (541) 938-3318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 5.34 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Milton Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon. The facility is certified for 70 beds and has an average of 31.8 residents, and has been certified since January 1984. It operates under for-profit corporate ownership and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.33871 hours per resident per day, including 1.16425 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which applies to facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars, notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.34 hours per resident per day, including about 1.16 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 34.1% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 20, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5419383318 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5419383318 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385161?state=OR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.