Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is a medium-sized building in the Bethany area of Portland. It has been open for 17 years. There are 153 people living there. The home offers help for people who can live on their own, people who need some help, and people with memory problems. James Stacy is the person in charge of the building.
The helpers include trained nurses and nursing assistants. People who live on their own have their own big apartments. The building has a gym for exercise, a roof porch, a movie theater, and a special salt room for health. People can eat at three different restaurants inside. Chefs cook fresh food, and there is even a baker for treats. They also have fun events like fancy dinners and cookouts.
The neighborhood is very easy to walk around in. Most people can do their daily errands without needing a car. If someone needs a doctor, a large medical center is just two miles away. The middle of the city of Portland is about 11 miles from the home.
State workers visit often to check the building. They look at medicine, cleanliness, fire safety, and how the staff does their jobs. They also check the food and how the building is kept up. By offering different kinds of help in one place with good food and fun things to do, Laurel Parc helps people stay safe and feel very comfortable.
