Firwood Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Portland, OR
Firwood Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Portland, OR
Firwood Gardens accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Firwood Gardens
Cherish every moment of your golden years at Firwood Gardens, an idyllic community in the quiet neighborhood of Portland, OR, specializing in memory care. Committed to improving residents’ cognition, the community provides top-tier care and assistance for their unique needs and preferences around the clock. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.
Stimulating activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with diverse dining options served daily. The community is equipped with a greenhouse, a putting green, a full-service hair salon, and beautifully manicured grounds, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.
85-bed community Rank #90 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
46 years in operation Rank #9 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #73 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 1, 1980
CountyMultnomah
Firwood Gardens is legally operated by Sapphire At Firwood, LLC, and administered by Tatiana Misa.
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Call Light System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Nick Bales, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Hospice
Transitional Independent Living
Smoking not allowed
24/7 Caring Staff
Nutritious Daily Meals
Enrichment Activities
Housekeeping And Laundry
Emotional And Social Services
Specific ProgramsHome Care, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Care
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 2021 · 5 years of data
47 deficiencies
8 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 2021 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (34% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (34% 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.
| 47 | 31 | This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (47 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 52% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.9 | 4.4 | This facility has 34% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.9 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 34% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has had 14% more total inspections than the Oregon average (8 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 1, 2025 re-licensure inspection found 8 deficiencies including infection prevention failures, staffing and training gaps, fire and life safety issues, and building maintenance problems, many uncorrected on revisits.
- July 22, 2025 kitchen inspection identified 2 deficiencies for poor kitchen sanitation, food handling violations, and failure to follow licensing rules.
- April 24, 2025 complaint investigation cited 4 deficiencies for failure to implement resident service plans and maintain the Acuity Based Staffing Tool.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Health Programs
Places of interest near Firwood Gardens
6.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Firwood Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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#237 / 284 | 5.9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firwood Gardens
What neighborhood is Firwood Gardens in?
Firwood Gardens is in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland.
Who is the owner of Firwood Gardens?
Firwood Gardens is legally operated by Sapphire At Firwood, LLC, and administered by Tatiana Misa.
Is Firwood Gardens in a walkable area?
Firwood Gardens has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Firwood Gardens been in business?
Firwood Gardens has been operating for approximately 46 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Firwood Gardens?
No, Firwood Gardens has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Firwood Gardens?
The team at Firwood Gardens can be reached at tmisa@sapphirehealthservices.com.
Who is the administrator of Firwood Gardens?
Tatiana Misa is the administrator of Firwood Gardens.
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