Oregon Ranked 3rd Worst State in the Union For Doctors
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Robby Davis, GoLocalPDX Contributor
Throughout the United States the medical field is one of the most celebrated lines of work. Doctors are highly regarded by society because of their work associated with our everyday life.
Unfortunately for Oregon, we were ranked as one of the one of the worst states for doctors according to Wallethub.com. The overall ranking has Oregon as the third worst state for doctors, (or the 49th best.) The study ranked all 50 states and D.C., and only New Jersey and Rhode Island ranked worse than Oregon.
This ranking took multiple factors into account including earning potential, competition, patient populations, risks related to the job, incorporating state medical board penalties, malpractice payouts and the cost of malpractice insurance.
There are many reasons as to why Oregon was ranked as one of the worst states. Factors such as: the Affordable Health Care Act, a rise in the number of branded hospitals, and the impending retirement of baby boomers could potentially contribute to Oregon’s poor ranking.
The medical field is an ever-changing industry, so in order for Oregon to improve its ranking we will have to learn to adapt to these changes.
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Below are the 30 Oregon nursing homes with the most deficiencies in federal health and safety standards. Homes are listed in order of least to most deficiencies. Data encompasses inspections over a three to four-year period in order to provide a more complete picture. Some nursing homes may have since corrected the deficiencies identified during the most recent inspections. Source: federal Medicare data obtained through the ProPublica database.
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Hood River Care Center
Hood River
Total Deficiencies: 23
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $2,990
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#29
Hearthstone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Medford
Total Deficiencies: 30
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $3,185
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#28
Marquis Springfield
Springfield
Total Deficiencies: 21
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#27
Corvallis Manor
Corvallis
Total Deficiencies: 18
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#26
Village Health Care
Gresham
Total Deficiencies: 12
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $1,600
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#25
Fair View Transitional Health Center
Grants Pass
Total Deficiencies: 21
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $975
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#24
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation Of Reedwood
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 10
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#22
Columbia Basin Care Facility
The Dalles
Total Deficiencies: 16
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#21
Hillside Heights Rehab Center
Eugene
Total Deficiencies: 15
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $3,450
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#19
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation - Menlo Park
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 31
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $975
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#18
Baycrest Health Center
North Bend
Total Deficiencies: 35
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $5,600
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#16
Avamere Health Services Of Rogue Valley
Medford
Total Deficiencies: 27
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: $2,275
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#13
Presbyterian Community Care Center
Ontario
Total Deficiencies: 10
Serious Deficiencies: 0
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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#12
Rose City Nursing Home
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 30
Serious Deficiencies: 1
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Sheridan Care Center
Sheridan
Total Deficiencies: 15
Serious Deficiencies: 1
Fines: $4,095
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Sherwood Park Nursing & Rehab Center
Keizer
Total Deficiencies: 28
Serious Deficiencies: 1
Fines: $975
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Glisan Care Center
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 33
Serious Deficiencies: 1
Fines: $3,450
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Marquis Piedmont Post Acute Rehab
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 18
Serious Deficiencies: 2
Fines: $3,965
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Marquis Mt Tabor
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 26
Serious Deficiencies: 2
Fines: $4,550
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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Laurelhurst Village Rehabilitation Center
Portland
Total Deficiencies: 19
Serious Deficiencies: 4
Fines: 0
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*Note: Number of deficiencies is the total over a four-year period. The above link is for only the most recent inspection report.
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