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Avamere

Nursing Home · Lebanon, OR

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Nursing Home
Shifts hiring now
Per-diem 1

Benefits

Avamere offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with low individual and family deductibles, a 401(k) plan with employer matching after 90 days, up to 4 weeks PTO per year plus 6 holidays and accrued sick leave, an EAP with unlimited telehealth mental health visits through Canopy, continuing education and higher education reimbursement, a generous employee referral bonus program, flexible spending accounts (Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA), a CERA commuter expense reimbursement account, and professional development opportunities for growth within the company.

The city

Living in Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho sits on a high mesa northwest of Albuquerque, offering sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and a quieter suburban pace within easy commuting distance of major hospitals. New Mexico's third-largest city blends high-desert living with affordable housing options, making it popular among healthcare professionals seeking space and Southwestern scenery.

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Map showing the location of Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
State price level · New Mexico
92.2
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,514/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Avamere Family of Companies is a post-acute and senior care provider operating across Oregon and Washington. The organization offers a continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care at select facilities.

  • Nursing Home · Rio Rancho
  • Hiring per-diem
More about Avamere

Avamere positions itself as a recovery-focused care provider, emphasizing that their locations serve as a short stop on the way home for patients recovering from surgery or medical conditions requiring hands-on care before returning home. The company operates multiple facilities under the Avamere umbrella, with locations such as Avamere Rehab of Lebanon in Oregon. For nursing professionals, Avamere offers roles ranging from staff RN positions working 12-hour shifts to specialized roles like MDS Coordinators who manage care plans, clinical assessments, and regulatory compliance. The company has a dedicated career portal (TeamAvamere.com) and emphasizes professional development and internal growth opportunities. Avamere formed a People and Culture Council in 2019 to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting a stated commitment to building a culture of integrity and respect across all divisions. Based on 871 Indeed reviews from Registered Nurses, the overall employee experience is mixed, with a 3.2 out of 5 overall rating. Nurses report appreciating the feeling of personal appreciation, the ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose. However, areas flagged for improvement include trust in colleagues, sense of belonging, and support from managers, with management receiving the lowest sub-rating at 2.9 out of 5.

Avamere's mission is to enhance the life of every person they serve, including clients and employees. Their stated core values are integrity, passion, and quality, described as ideals that guide and influence every decision. The organization emphasizes a culture of trust and respect, supported by a People and Culture Council formed in 2019. They are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and employee engagement, striving to be an organization that recruits, develops, and retains diverse talent with aligned values.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

integritypassionqualitytrustrespectinclusionpersonal appreciationpurpose-driven

What nurses say in reviews

Based on 871 Indeed reviews specifically from Registered Nurses, Avamere holds a 3.2 out of 5 overall rating. Sub-ratings include work-life balance at 3.1, pay and benefits at 3.2, job security and advancement at 3.0, management at 2.9 (the lowest score), and culture at 3.1. Positive themes include feeling personally appreciated, the ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose in their work. Negative themes center on trust in colleagues, sense of belonging, and lack of support from managers. Glassdoor reviews also exist but specific content was not fully accessible from the provided search results.

The good

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and up to 4 weeks PTO annually
  • Continuing education and higher education reimbursement programs
  • Employee referral bonus program and flexible spending accounts
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits

The hard parts

  • Management rated lowest by nurses at 2.9 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership quality
  • Nurses report insufficient trust in colleagues and a weak sense of belonging
  • Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.0 out of 5
  • Mixed overall employee satisfaction with room for improvement in workplace culture
I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.
A nurse, on why she stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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Roles last seen active
Jul 29, 2026
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