Nursing home
Avamere Riverpark of Eugene
425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401 · Map
For profit - Corporation · Part of Avamere (33 facilities) · 119 certified beds
Avamere Riverpark of Eugene is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Eugene, Oregon. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.54 hours per resident per day, above the Oregon average of 4.95. Its most recent inspection on Oct 11, 2024 cited 18 deficiencies.
- 2 fines totaling $75,335In CMS records: 2 total penalties.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Avamere Riverpark of Eugene compares
This facility vs. the Oregon and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Oregon avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 5.54 | 4.95 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.72 | 0.68 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.68 | 3.37 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 49.1% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 18.0 | 10.4 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the March 2, 2026 inspection was corrected by April 1, 2026
Penalties in CMS records: 2 fines totaling $75,335, 2 total penalties.
What inspectors found at Avamere Riverpark of Eugene
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 425 Alexander Loop
Eugene, OR 97401 - CMS certification #
- 385185
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 119
- Avg residents/day
- 89.6
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1988-08-20
- Chain
- Avamere (33 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Avamere
Avamere operates 33 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Avamere facilities →
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
- Workplace safety 5 OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016, 17 violations cited
- Emergency In FEMA's high-risk flood area (Zone AE)
Full public records, with dates and sources
Staff pay and workplace safety
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
OSHA workplace safety inspections
OSHA inspects workplaces for staff safety, such as lifting, needles, chemicals and workplace violence. It does not inspect resident care.
- May 28, 2026: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (health). Case open. 7 violations cited (3 serious, 4 other). Penalties: $10,301 proposed, $5,343 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317744340 - Riverpark Operations LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Details
- Serious: Abrasive wheel machinery (1910.215(b)(9)). Penalty $6,558 proposed, $1,600 now. To be fixed by Jul 15, 2026.
- Serious: Abrasive wheel machinery (1910.215(d)(3)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Jul 15, 2026.
- Serious: Hazard communication (chemical labels, safety data sheets, training) (1910.1200(h)(3)(ii)). Penalty $3,643 proposed, $3,643 now. To be fixed by Jul 29, 2026.
- Other than serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $100 proposed, $100 now. To be fixed by Jul 29, 2026.
- Other than serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by May 28, 2026.
- Other than serious: Hazard communication (chemical labels, safety data sheets, training) (1910.1200(e)(1)(i)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by May 28, 2026.
- Other than serious: Bloodborne pathogens (needles, blood and body fluids) (1910.1030(h)(2)(i)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Jul 29, 2026.
- Aug 29, 2024: referral inspection, partial (health). Case closed Oct 11, 2025. 1 violation cited (1 serious). Penalties: $5,764 proposed, $5,764 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317737656 - Riverpark Operations LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Details
- Serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $5,764 proposed, $5,764 now. To be fixed by Aug 29, 2024.
- Aug 5, 2024: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (safety). Case open. 7 violations cited (5 serious, 2 other). Penalties: $16,483 proposed, $16,483 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317737400 - Riverpark Operations LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Details
- Serious: Ladders (1910.23(c)(11)). Penalty $2,420 proposed, $2,420 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Serious: Machine guarding (1910.212(a)(5)). Penalty $2,420 proposed, $2,420 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Serious: Mechanical power transmission guarding (1910.219(d)(1)). Penalty $2,420 proposed, $2,420 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Serious: Mechanical power transmission guarding (1910.219(e)(1)(i)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Serious: Fall protection (1910.28(b)(13)(ii)). Penalty $9,223 proposed, $9,223 now. To be fixed by Sep 30, 2024.
- Other than serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Other than serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Aug 5, 2024.
- Feb 18, 2020: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (safety). Case closed Mar 5, 2020. No violations cited. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317727039 - Riverpark Operations LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
- May 19, 2016: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (safety). Case closed Oct 7, 2016. 2 violations cited (2 serious). Penalties: $610 proposed, $610 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317712553 - Riverpark Operations LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Details
- Serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $400 proposed, $400 now. To be fixed by Jul 8, 2016.
- Serious: Hand and portable powered tools (1910.242(b)). Penalty $210 proposed, $210 now. To be fixed by May 19, 2016.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, as of Oct 15, 2026, inspections since 2016. Penalties can change while a case is open or contested.
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend, Springfield. 4.1 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center, Eugene. 2.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Amedisys Home Health Care, Eugene. 0.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- HealthMart Pharmacy. 0.6 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 97401 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Eugene, Eugene, 1.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care West Eugene, Eugene, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Qualicenters - Eugene-Springfield Ltd, Springfield, 4.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 7 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 97401.
Brighton Hospice, office in Eugene, 0.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Serenity Hospice, office in Eugene, 1.2 miles away, straight line
Signature Healthcare At Home, office in Eugene, 1.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Peacehealth Medical Group, Eugene. 2.7 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood area (high risk); base flood elevation set. This is inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area, where flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages. (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively high. By hazard: inland flooding very high, wildfire very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avamere Riverpark of Eugene a good nursing home?
CMS gives Avamere Riverpark of Eugene an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Avamere Riverpark of Eugene staffed?
Avamere Riverpark of Eugene reports 5.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Oregon average of 4.95.
Has Avamere Riverpark of Eugene had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 18 deficiencies.
How many beds does Avamere Riverpark of Eugene have?
Avamere Riverpark of Eugene is certified for 119 beds.