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Clatsop Care Center in Astoria, OR

Clatsop Care Center is a nursing home community in Astoria, OR.

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Clatsop Care Center in Astoria, OR

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646 16Th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Clatsop Care Center

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff care gets strong praise

Residents and families frequently describe caring, knowledgeable staff who focus on meeting needs.

Multiple reviewers describe nurses and CNAs as warm, knowledgeable, and focused on residents’ needs, from back-surgery recovery to long-term care. Several people also credit specific staff for support during the stay, and others say residents look happy and well cared for. While some reviews criticize management, they still single out the nursing team as doing strong work day to day.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviewers consistently mention frequent activities that make the days feel busy and social.

Residents and visitors describe an active schedule, including planned daily activities and group moments like a sing-along by the fireplace. Others specifically point to the amount of activities and church-related options, and one visitor even highlighted how impressed they were by the variety. The community also offers scheduled activities and resident-run activities, which aligns with what people report.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Management response and staffing draw complaints

Several reviews criticize management responsiveness and describe staffing or admissions issues.

A recurring concern is that management does not follow through or communicate clearly when problems are raised, including requests that go unanswered. Some reviewers describe slow responses to residents and note mistakes during the admissions process, while others directly call out poor management. Even with positive comments about nursing care in other reviews, these issues stand out as the main operational complaints.

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Atmosphere is mixed, including cleanliness

Reviews describe a mixed atmosphere, with some saying it feels depressing or hostile.

One reviewer describes a depressing atmosphere, while another mentions the facility feels clean and points to how it supports daily comfort. There are also harsh reports of hostility toward residents, including claims of disrespect during care. Taken together, reviewers paint an uneven picture of the day-to-day environment.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 71 resident community capacity 71 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

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

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza (0.1 miles)
  • Custard King (0.2 miles)
  • Mo's Seafood & Chowder (0.2 miles)
  • Sasquatch sandwich shop (0.3 miles)
  • Franz Bakery (0.4 miles)
  • Surf 2 Soul (0.4 miles)
  • Astoria Brewing Company (0.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Blue Scorcher Bakery Cafe (0.2 miles)
  • Coffee OR Waffle (0.4 miles)
  • Astoria Coffee House (0.4 miles)
  • Coffee Girl (1.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • The Human Bean (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Providence Heart Clinic North Coast - Astoria (0.2 miles)
  • Astoria Integrative Family Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Astoria Women's Health (0.3 miles)
  • Pacific Family Medicine (0.3 miles)
  • UrgentCare NW - Astoria (0.3 miles)
  • Wimahl Family Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Columbia Oral Surgery (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Astoria Church of Christ (0.2 miles)
  • First Church Of Christ Scientist Of Astoria (0.3 miles)
  • Christian Science Church Astoria (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Paramount Drug Co. (0.2 miles)
  • Sweet Relief Port Asterdam (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Ilwaco Pharmacy (13.4 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Stevens State Park (0.3 miles)
  • Garden of Surging Waves (0.3 miles)
  • Shively Park (0.7 miles)
  • Clatsop County Parks (1 miles)
  • Seafarer's Park (6.2 miles)
  • Wildlife Viewing Bunker (8.4 miles)
  • Del Rey Beach State Park (11 miles)

Hospitals

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Cmh/Ohsu Cancer Care Center (0.4 miles)
  • FMC Astoria Dialysis (0.4 miles)
  • Ocean Beach Hospital & Medical Clinics (13 miles)
  • Ocean Beach Hospital (13.5 miles)
  • Ocean Beach Medical Clinic (13.5 miles)
  • Providence Seaside Hospital (14.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Columbian Theater (0.4 miles)
  • Seaside Cinema (13.5 miles)
  • Times Theatre & Public House (14.3 miles)

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