Powell Valley Memory Care Community
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gresham, OR

Powell Valley Memory Care Community

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gresham, OR

Overview of Powell Valley Memory Care Community

Powell Valley Memory Care Community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Gresham, Oregon. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. The memory care option may suit someone who needs a supervised setting.

Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The community has 42 beds, along with a private landscaped courtyard with meandering paths, an on-site salon or spa, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and entertainment. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; Princess Lani Gafa serves as administrator, and W2 Powell Valley operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #170 / 247Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 170th out of 247 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #95 / 264Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 95th out of 264 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #191 / 297Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 191st out of 297 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 30, 1998
CountyMultnomah
License Number5MA213

Ownership & Operating Entity

Powell Valley Memory Care Community is administered by Princess Lani Gafa.

Owner NameW2 Powell Valley, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsWireless emergency call system.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Concierge
Laundry
Linen Service
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Shopping
Live Entertainment
Three Chef-Inspired Meals Daily
Activities

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
41 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 (28% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (41% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4132 This facility has 28% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (41 vs. OR avg 32).↑ 28% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.84.81 This facility has 41% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (6.8 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 41% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 67 This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gresham's city center to Powell Valley Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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.
Farmington Square Gresham
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Gresham (North Central)
102
Facility 102
OR AVG 62
Rank #27 / 247
Yes
71
Facility 71
OR AVG 54
Rank #85 / 297
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
34
Facility 34
OR AVG 23
Rank #33 / 264
-9
42
Facility 42
OR AVG 31
Rank #191 / 247
4.7
Facility 4.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #124 / 247
Rsl Gresham, LLCMalina Souliyalaovong
Brookdale Mt. Hood
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gresham (Northeast)
88
Facility 88
OR AVG 62
Rank #46 / 247
Yes
64
Facility 64
OR AVG 54
Rank #109 / 297
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
OR AVG 23
Rank #3 / 264
A+7
38
Facility 38
OR AVG 31
Rank #177 / 247
5.4
Facility 5.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #157 / 247
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, IncBrittany Thurston
Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace
AL
Gresham (North Central)
75
Facility 75
OR AVG 62
Rank #73 / 247
Yes
76
Facility 76
OR AVG 54
Rank #57 / 297
Studio / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 23
Rank #112 / 264
A+4
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 31
Rank #7 / 247
0.5
Facility 0.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #3 / 247
Chp-Gresham-Huntington Terrace Or Tenant CorpTerry Braun
Courtyard Fountains
AL
IL
RC
Gresham (North Central)
53
Facility 53
OR AVG 62
Rank #139 / 247
Yes
79
Facility 79
OR AVG 54
Rank #46 / 297
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 23
Rank #112 / 264
-5
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 31
Rank #109 / 247
4.4
Facility 4.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #116 / 247
Arhc Cfgreor01 Trs, LLCJessica Prater
Powell Valley Memory Care Community
AL
MC
RC
Gresham
42
Facility 42
OR AVG 62
Rank #170 / 247
No
47
Facility 47
OR AVG 54
Rank #191 / 297
-
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 23
Rank #95 / 264
-6
41
Facility 41
OR AVG 31
Rank #187 / 247
6.8
Facility 6.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #190 / 247
-Princess Lani Gafa

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

Powell Valley Memory Care Community is located in GRESHAM, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Powell Valley Memory Care Community

Who is the owner of Powell Valley Memory Care Community?

Powell Valley Memory Care Community is legally operated by W2 Powell Valley, LLC, and administered by Princess Lani Gafa.

Is Powell Valley Memory Care Community in a walkable area?

Powell Valley Memory Care Community has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Powell Valley Memory Care Community?

According to OR state health department records, Powell Valley Memory Care Community's license number is 5MA213.

How long has Powell Valley Memory Care Community been in business?

Powell Valley Memory Care Community has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Powell Valley Memory Care Community?

No, Powell Valley Memory Care Community has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Powell Valley Memory Care Community?

The team at Powell Valley Memory Care Community can be reached at mc-admin@powellvalley.net.

Who is the administrator of Powell Valley Memory Care Community?

Princess Lani Gafa is the administrator of Powell Valley Memory Care Community.

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