Better Living RCF
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Portland, OR
Better Living RCF
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Portland, OR
Better Living RCF accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Better Living Rcf
Experience unmatched comfort and care with the respected senior living community of Better Living Rcf in Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR, which provides assisted living. The community can accommodate up to 19 residents with its cozy and intimate setting. Keep peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs and aspirations.
Meet new friends and keep an active lifestyle through enriching activities and stimulating programs. Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, residents are encouraged to remain active and well-connected. Eat well and feel good with healthy and delicious meals for a satisfactory dining experience. Better Living Rcf strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.
19-bed community Rank #327 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 350 homes we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
7 years in operation Rank #310 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 375 homes we track in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 31 / 100 Rank #380 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 462 homes we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 12, 2019
CountyMultnomah
Better Living RCF is administered by Priscilla Mcpike.
Smoking not allowed
Specific ProgramsChef Prepared Meal, Customizable Activities
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OR average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (9% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (9% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 32 | This facility has 9% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (29 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 9% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.8 | 4.81 | This facility has 21% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.8 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 21% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (5 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Two-story
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8.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Better Living RCF's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.06 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Portland)
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Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Regency Park | AL MC | Portland (Cedar Mill) | 118
Facility
118
OR AVG
67
Rank
#28 / 350 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
OR AVG
56
Rank
#254 / 462 | Studio / 1 Bed | 39
Facility
39
OR AVG
22
Rank
#24 / 375 | - | 4 | 12
Facility
12
OR AVG
31
Rank
#44 / 283 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#71 / 283 | Cascade Living Group Management, LLC | Steven Matthews |
| Firwood Gardens | AL MC | Portland (Hazelwood) | 85
Facility
85
OR AVG
67
Rank
#89 / 350 | No |
82
Facility
82
OR AVG
56
Rank
#72 / 462 | Studio / Suite | 46
Facility
46
OR AVG
22
Rank
#9 / 375 | A+ | 7 | 44
Facility
44
OR AVG
31
Rank
#230 / 283 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#202 / 283 | Sapphire At Firwood, LLC | Tatiana Misa |
| Courtyard at Mount Tabor | AL IL MC | Portland (Southeast Portland) | 80
Facility
80
OR AVG
67
Rank
#104 / 350 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
OR AVG
56
Rank
#171 / 462 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 34
Facility
34
OR AVG
22
Rank
#50 / 375 | A+ | 7 | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
31
Rank
#111 / 283 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#71 / 283 | Sssht Opco Se Division Street, LLC | Gelissa Crichton-Jean-Joseph |
| Markham House Assisted Living | AL RC | Portland (West Portland Park) | 63
Facility
63
OR AVG
67
Rank
#168 / 350 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
OR AVG
56
Rank
#118 / 462 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 33
Facility
33
OR AVG
22
Rank
#56 / 375 | A+ | 5 | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
31
Rank
#111 / 283 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#122 / 283 | Markham House Sl LLC | Airene Keppel |
| Better Living RCF | AL RESC | Portland | 19
Facility
19
OR AVG
67
Rank
#327 / 350 | No |
31
Facility
31
OR AVG
56
Rank
#380 / 462 | - | 7
Facility
7
OR AVG
22
Rank
#310 / 375 | - | 5 | 29
Facility
29
OR AVG
31
Rank
#161 / 283 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#191 / 283 | - | Priscilla Mcpike |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon
Better Living RCF is located in Portland, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Better Living RCF
Is Better Living RCF in a walkable area?
Better Living RCF has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Better Living RCF been in business?
Better Living RCF has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Better Living RCF?
No, Better Living RCF has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Better Living RCF?
The team at Better Living RCF can be reached at priscilla@betterlivingrcf.com.
Who is the administrator of Better Living RCF?
Priscilla Mcpike is the administrator of Better Living RCF.
How many beds does Better Living RCF have?
Better Living RCF has 19 beds.
Has Better Living RCF had any deficiencies?
Better Living RCF has had 29 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
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