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Portland is a charming, vibrant city for seniors to spend their retirement years. A Place for Mom partners with 80 memory care facilities in the Portland Metropolitan Area, giving your loved one a perfect place to receive specialized care amid all that the city has to offer. If your loved one needs a dementia-trained caregiver, you’ll find all this and more at one of our partnering memory care facilities in Portland.
In this guide, we explore our in-network memory care communities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Portland. We detail what to expect in these local communities, sharing proprietary data and reviews from real residents. We go over baseline and common additional costs, along with how people might cover these expenses. We also share local and state-specific regulations for memory care facilities, senior resources in Portland, and Portland attractions favored by local seniors.
Types of care available in Portland, OR
Memory Care
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.
Amazingly kind and friendly staff, great communication and openness to services. Great care given to each resident. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
3102 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
Odd Fellows Home of Oregon is a unique assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. The best time to visit Portland is all the time. Portland is the largest city in Oregon and is known for abundant outdoor recreation, liberal values and coffee and beer enthusiasm. Home of hundreds of...
The size of the apartments are huge. Food was delicious! The staff were so welcoming. The residents are so involved in the facility. It's just a great place in the heart of SE Portland. There is a movie...
1825 NE 108th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
Our mom has been at Parkview for over 1.5 years, and has been fairly comfortable. The unit is older and needs updating, especially the kitchen area. The staff are nice, accommodating. Many activities. Food...
8517 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
Activities were slow due to covid but are now coming back. It's an adequate community. It's in a good spot of town, handsome on the inside. Sharing a parking lot with a 7-11.
15727 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97230
Our residents come to Assisted Living at Summerplace to celebrate the best of life. Our community is conveniently located off Interstate 84 in northeast Portland and offers programs and activities that offer something new and exciting each day to residents, and their friends and families....
This is a good place to check out for your loved one. The food has been really good that I've seen. The community has cut back on activities due to the pandemic. They have a gardening group and walking...
4 Greenridge Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
At Greenridge Estates your days will be filled with new friends, delicious food, interesting things to do and places to go.....plus, just the added assistance you need!For most of us, family members are the most important threads in the fabric of our lives. That's why Greenridge Estates was...
The residents were able to eat in the dining room before COVID, and they were all very attentive to them. The rooms are great, our loved one has a one bedroom and the windows are a big plus, she can look out...
11795 NW Cedar Falls Dr, Portland, OR 97229
Our community is clean and modern, but also warm and inviting, making our residents and their families feel right at home. From your first visit with us, you will notice that senior living at The Ackerly is full of fun and adventure. Our new community already has a strong sense of community and...
I wish that I could give them a 10/5 on everything! The staff were absolutely incredible, and seemed to genuinely care about my aunt. They were kind, patient and firm with her. The food was healthy, she...
4815 SW Dogwood Lane, Portland, OR 97225
As an assisted living and Alzheimer Care Community, Raleigh Hills is dedicated to promoting each resident's independence, rights, choices, and individuality. We believe in providing our residents with the highest quality of life; supporting each are of their life with assistance as they request...
We looked at so many different places,and this place fit my mom best. It was comfortable for my mom and they offered a lot of services at a lower price than other communities. The food was very good and my...
401 NE 139th Avenue, Portland, OR 97230
Located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, RN Villa Care Center is an assisted living community that prides itself on creating a friendly, home-like environment for its residents. The community is located in a residential area not far from U.S Route 30, so residents benefit from the quiet,...
I'm here in this great community. It is working out pretty good for me. The staff is friendly to me all the way from the food service to the housekeeping they are very nice. They help me shower on Wednesdays...
8445 SW Hemlock St, Tigard, OR 97223
Avamere at Park Place is truly an oasis in the middle of the city. Our community is adjacent to Metzger Park, with its old growth trees, wetlands, and meandering streams. Our property continues the wooded theme with large trees, mature landscaping, and our very own duck pond. Most of our resident...
I moved my brother into Avamere 1 1/2 years ago and it has been fantastic. He now has help remembering to take his pills, his room gets a weekly cleaning, his bed sheets are changed every week and he gets...
16360 Avamere Court, Portland, OR 97229
Avamere at Bethany is an upscale senior living community offering luxury living in the comfort of your own cottage or assisted living apartment. In addition, a broad range of personal support services are available when you need them. The cottages are situated in a quiet residential neighborhood...
They are very willing to work with you and your loved one. They are helpful, transparent, and willing to work with you. The staff communication with the family is great. The care they are able to provide...
5770 Southeast Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Deerfield Village is tucked away in a quiet country setting. It is near shopping centers, doctors and dentists, vets, a big community park with the Senior Center, and the city bus just steps away. There is a creek, pond and lots of ducks and birds to watch. Deerfield is a small 40 apartment...
They seem to have plenty of activities. It’s real close to the senior center. The food is average. For assisted living, I’ve never had trouble finding a parking spot. The best things are that it’s close...
17171 Southeast 22nd Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683
A Great Place to Live a Great LifeIt’s time to trade boredom for fun, trade stress for safety, and trade isolation for being part of a vibrant, energetic community. That’s what you’ll get as a resident at Brookdale Fisher’s Landing, an exceptional southwest Washington state assisted living...
We have been very happy with our choice of Brookdale at Fisher's Landing. My sister moved in to this care facility in early April and she is settling in nicely. The administrative staff and caregivers are...
819 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Welcome to Firwood Gardens, located in the heart of the Gateway area, we are conveniently accessible to Interstate 84 as well as Interstate 205. Firwood Gardens offers a safe and secure environment while maintaining the feel of a warm and comfortable home. We offer 24 hr. care giving staff to...
The people at Firwood Gardens are all very friendly and they have done a very good job making my parents feel special and welcome, making sure they knew their names and were a part of the community. It's...
4900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005
We toured with Murray Highland Memory Care and everything went great, we really liked what we saw. The setting was not mom's style- but that is nothing against them, it looked like a great place to have your...
5711 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
West Hills Village is an elegant, yet charming, senior living community located in the heart of Portland's Multnomah Village neighborhood. Hidden away from the bustle of the city and surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, you'll find a lifestyle focused on customer service and outstanding...
All of the staff and residents at West Hills Village Senior Living are very friendly nd helpful. As far as the food goes, they need to stop buying from Cisco. The pre-prepared food is way too salty!! I...
8422 NE 8th Way, Vancouver, WA 98664
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is filled with warmth and charm. We strive to provide independence , security, hospitality and exceptional service to our community.We are a 44-bed assisted living community providing long-term care. We also participate in Medicaid. Our goal is to bring residents,...
I'm grateful for the community as they are assisting to care for my loved one. We are able to take our loved one out to see family outings. There is a pleasant courtyard, and the residents will grow items...
840 SW Touchmark Way, Portland, OR 97225
I believe they all get "5" it's truly amazing. The staff is amazing, I'm not sure where to stop. Life enrichment is wonderful. The head of memory care is on top of it. Can't say enough good things. And the price not that much more. Grateful!!!
12045 SE Pardee, Portland, OR 97266
Hope N Care The Hope N Care Assisted Living community is one of the best living environments located in Portland, Oregon, nestled on the Columbia and Wilamette Rivers, in the shadow of beautiful Mount Hood and well known for its eco-friendliness, thriving art, music and theater amenities.The...
Great staff and always accommodates the resident's needs. They offer different activities, but the residents mainly prefer to play bingo. We've noticed they've added someone who provides a variation of...
2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver, WA 98683
Waterford at Fairway Village offers a wide range of retirement lifestyles and services. Located in east Vancouver, shopping centers, banking, medical clinics, and other services are within easy walking distance. Waterford also provides bus or town care services for personal appointments,...
I will add to this review over time. First impression: The place is bright, comfortable, feels like home. The residents all seem genuinely glad to be here and the theme is unusually friendly. We have...
2027 SE 174th St, Portland, OR 97233
At Whitewood, an residential living community located in Portland, Oregon, you’ll have access to incredible amenities and fantastic opportunities. Being located in Portland allows our residents to have ample access to amenities and activities including shopping destinations, medical centers,...
Whitewood Gardens was a fabulous place for Momma to stay this last year. They are so very caring and understanding. They treated Momma with the utmost respect and took care of her every need with a loving...
15850 Northwest Central Drive, Portland, OR 97229
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is a retirement community and senior assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. As part of the charming Bethany Village neighborhood, we have gone to extraordinary lengths to create a retirement community where seniors enjoy life to the fullest.Whether...
My spouse received excellent care. The staff was well trained and very caring. Having a concierge desk made communication easy as I was always connected with the right person to answer any question. [Name...
19909 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233
CNA caregiver on-site providing quality care in a beautiful, clean home. The home includes such delights as home cooked meals, home-made bread, and fresh cut flowers. Our homes are visited monthly by a RN consultant.
Well run and caring. Thank you to the the fine staff at Silvia and John's Residential Care! You made a difficult time enjoyable for my family. Both my parents were residents at Silvia and John's for 3...
3577 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Emerson House is located in Portland Oregon, 2 miles from Providence Portland Medical Center. We are known for our Alzheimer's and other dementia care. The entire facility is dedicated to the treatment of those in need of memory care. Emerson House offers care that is meant to bridge the gap...
We are fairly new to the community. but so far its great, i really cant find much to pick on [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], all are just the best. I could thank them until...
1300 Northeast 16th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
Holladay Park Plaza is a very nice beautiful building. The staff was very friendly. They gave us a very nice presentation of their community and all they offered. It is perfect for people who like to live in...
4550 Carman Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
The Pearl at Kruse Way is a very nice place, overall! The facility itself is well kept and clean, and the staff all seem very friendly and professional! I do wish they were a bit more proactive when it comes...
From 2022-2023, partnering memory care communities in Portland cost an average of $5,593 per month.[01] Memory care can be more expensive than assisted living due to the specialized care services. Note that the above figure represents what real families at our partner memory care communities actually paid, including additional care and service fees. These additional fees might include the following common expenses:[01]
Compared to the national average, costs of living in Portland are 24% higher. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the following is true of aged 60+ retirees in Portland:
It helps to retire into a memory care facility understanding how your state taxes Social Security and retirement income. Retired seniors benefit from the fact that neither Oregon nor Washington tax a person’s Social Security benefits.
Many seniors and their families choose to live in the Portland suburb of Vancouver, which has many memory care facilities, excellent tax benefits for retirees, and a lower cost of living by comparison. In fact, Vancouver housing is 2% lower than the national average housing cost.[04]
Tax differences for seniors in Oregon and Washington include the following:[05,06]
Below, you’ll find figures that represent average baseline costs of memory care communities in Portland. Remember that unlike our partner cost figures, these baselines do not include additional fees that real families paid. We include the figures below to offer an area overview of baseline costs, so you can compare them to the all-inclusive costs of our memory care community partner network in Portland.
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Families have several options to pay for assisted living and memory care. In some situations, families can use both private and public funds to cover the cost of memory care in Portland.
Explore options below that seniors or their families might use to pay for a memory care community. We also outline several public resources, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and VA benefits, that could be available to help cover some memory care services.
Families use multiple private pay options to cover the cost of memory care in Portland, Oregon. Such options include income like Social Security benefits, pensions, savings, and investment returns. Depending on the family’s resources, the following options may also be available:
In Oregon, memory care facilities serving six or more residents are licensed and regulated by the state’s Office of Safety, Oversight, and Quality. Note that Portland also offers memory care facilities known as adult family homes, serving fewer than five seniors.
Also known as care homes, adult family homes are regulated by the same governing body. You can learn more about the stringent regulations for adult care homes in Multnomah County on their website.
Oregon has an essential layer of qualifications that any residential, assisted living, or nursing facility serving six or more residents must meet before they can offer memory care. These facilities must submit to an initial on-site inspection to become endorsed memory care communities by the Department of Human Services, Aging, and People with Disabilities Program.
To be endorsed, communities must meet design standards backed by research to improve the lives of residents with dementia. Follow-up endorsement inspections and renewals take place as the facility’s business license gets renewed.
In Washington, memory care and assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration office (ALTSA), specifically its Residential Services branch. This branch regulates care for facilities serving seven or more residents.
At minimum, facilities offering memory care in both Oregon and Washington must provide services such as the following:
Additionally, facilities in both states must adhere to outdoor and indoor regulations, such as the following:
Sample requirements from Oregon-endorsed memory care facilities include the following:
In addition to these memory care specific requirements, memory care and assisted living facilities must give residents a homelike dwelling with a private bathroom and a kitchenette. Portland memory care facilities must also be equipped to coordinate a range of supportive services, including a calendar of social events and help with activities of daily living (ADLs). Staff must also be available to residents on a 24-hour basis.
Washington requires memory care facilities to assume general responsibility for the safety and proper care of their residents. They may offer the following services:
For more information on Washington memory care regulations, visit our informative guide.
Facilities providing memory care in Oregon and Washington must accommodate people with disabilities, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By design, reasonable accommodations and modifications are to help provide equitable opportunities for people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may include the following:
In situations of disability law advocacy while a loved one is in memory care, you can contact Fair Housing Center of Washington in Clark County or the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) in Multnomah County. Additionally, you can look up reports on Portland area assisted living and memory care facilities using the following sites:
North Mall Office Building
725 Summer St. NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-2000
Email: hcs_housing.info@hcs.oregon.gov
Phone: 360-236-4501
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Facilities in Oregon are required to take COVID-19 precautions, such as posting notices at entrances and exits if a staff member or memory care resident has a suspected or reported case of COVID-19. Indoor visitation is allowed in Oregon and Washington, so long as visitors and residents follow precautionary steps, such as social distancing and masking.
Portland seniors and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated and boosted.
Masks may be required in most health care facilities. Some memory care facilities may have additional requirements.
Communities should be sanitized at regular intervals to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In Washington, social distancing is recommended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To support this effort, residents can enable WA Notify, which tracks reported exposures. By enabling WA Notify, you can get notifications if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. This can help residents clarify whether they need to social distance to reduce the spread of infection.
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In many cases, memory care in Portland is offered through a couple different types of facilities:
Portland is home to many memory care facilities that qualify as both an assisted living facility and a residential care facility. Should you encounter one or the other in your search for Portland memory care, the main differences between the two, while not mutually exclusive, are listed below:
A major benefit to assisted or residential care facilities is that residents in memory care have ready access to explore many more spaces. Exploration and freedom to wander is particularly helpful for people with dementia. Because of this, many of our memory care partners in Portland put an emphasis on calming colors, lots of natural light, and easily navigable walking environments, both indoors and outdoors.
For added convenience and reduced hassle, larger facilities also often have on-site amenities, such as snack shops, beauty or barber shops, and postal services. These amenities bring a sense of positive, familiar errand-running for residents but without the fuss of having to leave the assisted living environment.
In reviews of Portland facilities, residents’ loved ones consistently praise our memory care partners for how safe they make residents feel. Some communities are able to offer licensed nursing and oversight, while the vast majority of facilities offer 24-hour emergency availability from team members trained in dementia care.
Staff give family members proactive and consistent communication about how their loved one in memory care is faring; the attentive, respectful care that memory care staff give to seniors makes families feel secure in the knowledge that their loved one is in good hands.
Adult care homes make up a substantial number of Portland’s senior living facilities with memory care. These communities are good options for seniors who prefer to live in smaller, more intimate settings that remind them of home. While they generally offer the same level of care as larger memory care communities, they tend to be cheaper.
Most care home residents share rooms with another senior. They take three meals a day in a traditional dining room and can enjoy common areas and outdoor yards similar to a private residential home. Though activity offerings aren’t as robust as those offered at larger memory care facilities, residents in these homes gain immediate access to live-in caregivers.
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In Portland, seniors with memory care needs have access to a number of excellent health care options. Explore some of the best hospital systems in the Portland metro below.
Oregon Health & Science University (OSHU) Hospital
OHSU hospital is nationally recognized in several adult specialties and is ranked No. 1 in Portland. The hospital is high-performing in senior health procedures such as pulmonology, orthopedics, and heart conditions.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is high-performing in many cancer procedures and in neurology. The hospital is ranked No. 2 in the Portland metro area.
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Ranked No. 3 in Portland hospitals, Kaiser Permanente earned excellent ratings in gastroenterology and procedures related to diabetes.[20]
In partnering Portland metro memory care facilities, our data indicates that 48% offer complimentary transportation around the city. Our data indicates that 45% of facilities also offer transportation at cost. As it’s unsafe for memory care patients to travel or navigate the city alone, drivers employed by these memory care communities may be charged with keeping residents safe. Caregiver escorts are commonly sent with memory care patients when errands are necessary.
For visiting friends and family, 61% of partner memory care communities are also close to Portland’s plentiful public transit options. Explore some of the best ways to navigate the city below:
Seniors in our partnering Portland memory care communities have ample opportunity to enjoy fabulous senior-friendly activities and events, both on-site and off-site. Explore some typical on-site happenings at our partner memory care communities and some favored off-site trips, from museums and gardens to dining and social events.
Memory care facilities in Portland routinely offer a full schedule of fun and sociable activities for residents. Most days include events centered on games, exercise, music, or movies. Recent activities on Portland area memory care community calendars have included the following:
On-location activities also include thorough wellness programs and brain training exercises. Many facilities offer gentle fitness, community libraries, and cooking classes to engage the mind. Classic movies are shown in community theaters, encouraging reminiscence and simple enjoyment. Some facilities even bring in local orchestras or bands and have weekly concerts for residents to enjoy.
Additionally, many facilities have dedicated transportation to shuttle seniors to off-campus events and activities. Favorite off-site activities hosted by partnering memory care communities have recently included the following:
Portland is a vibrant place with a thriving arts and culture scene, rich with downtown attractions. Nearby Pittock Mansion is a delight for history enthusiasts looking to either learn more about the area or reminisce over days past. Seniors inclined toward the dramatic arts can enjoy musical performances and classic theater performances at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or at Roseland Theater.
Portland has plenty to do for any age, so visiting family members will always have something to do with their loved one. For example, animal lovers are sure to enjoy the nearby Oregon Zoo. Featuring numerous exhibits animals from all over the world, the Oregon Zoo brings out the inner child in us all. Conveniently, the zoo is located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park. This park is an attraction in itself, as it houses the Hoyt Arboretum and the Portland Japanese Garden. The park is a peaceful natural retreat for local seniors.
Additionally, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) offers a fabulous afternoon that many seniors can enjoy. The museum regularly features accessible, curiosity-inspiring events for all ages, focusing on the wonders of the natural sciences.
Trustwell Living at Kent Place, Canfield Place and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Portland, OR. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Portland is 4,794 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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