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 #328 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 351 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #381 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 475 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
36 deficiencies
5 inspections
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.
Since 2022 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 31 | This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (36 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 16% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 7.2 | 4.4 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (7.2 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 64% 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 17, 2025 re-licensure inspection found 22 deficiencies including resident safety lapses, incomplete evaluations, improper restraint use, insufficient staffing, and failure to conduct fire and emergency drills.
- September 16, 2024 complaint investigation found failure to fully implement and update the Acuity Based Staffing Tool for multiple residents, though staffing matched posted plans and no missed needs were reported.
- May 24, 2024 kitchen inspection showed initial sanitation and medication administration issues but reached substantial compliance after revisit with no outstanding deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Places of interest near Better Living RCF
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.
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Facility
118
OR AVG
67
Rank
#28 / 351 | Yes |
55
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OR AVG
55
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39
OR AVG
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12
OR AVG
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OR AVG
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| Courtyard at Mount Tabor | AL IL MC | Portland (Southeast Portland) | 80
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80
OR AVG
67
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#105 / 351 | Yes |
68
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68
OR AVG
55
Rank
#172 / 475 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 34
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34
OR AVG
21
Rank
#48 / 375 | A+ | 5 | 18
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18
OR AVG
31
Rank
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OR AVG
4.4
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| Markham House Assisted Living | AL RC | Portland (West Portland Park) | 63
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OR AVG
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#169 / 351 | Yes |
75
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75
OR AVG
55
Rank
#119 / 475 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 33
Facility
33
OR AVG
21
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#54 / 375 | A+ | 4 | 22
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22
OR AVG
31
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#118 / 284 | 5.5
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5.5
OR AVG
4.4
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| Mirabella Portland | AL MC NH SNF | Portland (Southwest Portland) | 27
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27
OR AVG
67
Rank
#316 / 351 | No |
81
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81
OR AVG
55
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#81 / 475 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
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19
OR AVG
21
Rank
#224 / 375 | A+ | 7 | 29
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29
OR AVG
31
Rank
#253 / 284 | 4.1
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4.1
OR AVG
4.4
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| Better Living RCF | AL RESC | Portland (Centennial Community Association) | 19
Facility
19
OR AVG
67
Rank
#328 / 351 | No |
31
Facility
31
OR AVG
55
Rank
#381 / 475 | - | 7
Facility
7
OR AVG
21
Rank
#310 / 375 | - | 5 | 36
Facility
36
OR AVG
31
Rank
#189 / 284 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#223 / 284 | - | Priscilla Mcpike |
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Better Living RCF is located in Portland, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Better Living RCF
What neighborhood is Better Living RCF in?
Better Living RCF is in the Centennial Community Association neighborhood of Portland.
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.
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