Quick answers
- Is Sunset Estates licensed?
- Sunset Estates appears on the official license list of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (list dated November 2, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, license number 50R412, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Sunset Estates have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Sunset Estates?
- 281 Sunset Drive, Ontario, OR 97914, Malheur County, Oregon.
- What is the phone number of Sunset Estates?
- (541) 889-1115, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario, Ontario (about 7.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookdale Ontario0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 82
- Dorian Place Assisted Living Facility0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 50
- Golden Years Manor Alameda0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 14
- Golden Years Manor N. Oregon0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 14
- Sunset Villa0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 16
- Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility0.0 mi · Ontario, OR · capacity 38
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario7.9 mi · Ontario, OR
- Weiser Memorial Hospital11 mi · Weiser, ID
- Valor Health34 mi · Emmett, ID
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 50R412 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 281 Sunset Drive, Ontario, OR 97914 |
| County | Malheur |
| State | Oregon |
| Phone | (541) 889‑1115 |
| Licensing agency | Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Oregon — Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit, list dated November 2, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances