About Life Care Center of Coos Bay
Life Care Center Of Coos Bay, located in COOS BAY, OR, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Coos Bay
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.02 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.02 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Life Care Center of Coos Bay provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 44 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 72 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 27.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 20.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 76.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 79.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 16.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 71.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 91.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 25.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 5.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 4 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- Total: 14 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
Nearby Hospitals
BAY AREA HOSPITAL
COOS BAY, OR
SOUTHERN COOS HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER
BANDON, OR
LOWER UMPQUA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
REEDSPORT, OR
COQUILLE VALLEY HOSPITAL
COQUILLE, OR
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- NANCY BUTNER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- NANCY BUTNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SEPTEMBER FRAY ADP OF THE SNF
- SEPTEMBER FRAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SEPTEMBER FRAY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ROBERT GERBER ADP OF THE SNF
- ROBERT GERBER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LISA LAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE OFFICER
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ROBIN SHADER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBIN SHADER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Senior Living at Reedsport | N/A | 3 |
| Life Care Center of Coos Bay | N/A | 3 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Coos Bay | N/A | 2 |
| Myrtle Point Rehabilitation and Care | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Coos Bay directly at 5412675433. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.