From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
Glassdoor reviewers describe strong peer relationships and day-to-day support among frontline floor staff, which matters when the workload is heavy.
For experienced nursesSources
A Glassdoor posting for an LPN in behavioral health here listed base pay around $40 an hour, so you can start your own math before you apply.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.comIf you are weighing this role, ask directly about staffing levels and who helps with complex resident transfers — reviewers say backup is not always there.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40.00/hr
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Behavioral Health posted on Glassdoor (Milwaukie, OR)
As of 2026-09
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Workload
- Reviewers note frequent understaffing and heavy workloads, sometimes requiring complex resident transfers without adequate backup.
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- Coworker Camaraderie
- Staff report strong peer relationships and supportive collaboration among frontline floor workers.
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- Management and Leadership
- Employees express frustration with inconsistent management communication, high leadership turnover, and feeling unsupported.
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As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers report recurring understaffing, heavy workloads, and inconsistent communication from a leadership team that has turned over often.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Milwaukie, OR
Milwaukie sits just south of Portland along the Willamette River, offering a quieter suburban feel with easy access to big-city amenities. Known as the 'Dogwood City of the West,' it blends small-town charm with proximity to Oregon's largest healthcare job market, making it a practical landing spot for nurses who want affordability and convenience near Portland.
Browse roles in Milwaukie- State price level · Oregon
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,598/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $86,892/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Elite Care hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Elite Care, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Elite Care
- LPN
- Thursday-Monday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. or Tuesday-Saturday, 8 hour shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Elite-Care-Reviews-E750831.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-05-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Elite-Care-staff-Reviews-EI_IE750831.0,10_KH11,16.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2024-05-17
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Elite-Care-E750831-RVW5192584.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-20
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