Page 3 of Best Memory Care in Portland, OR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 38 memory care communities in Portland, OR using OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in OR
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Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Portland, OR. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Portland, OR. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
Harvest Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Portland (North Portland)
-Yes
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 56
Rank #426 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed
55
Facility 55
OR AVG 22
Rank #1 / 375
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Senior Haven RCF
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Portland (Pleasant Valley)
49
Facility 49
OR AVG 67
Rank #234 / 350
Yes
52
Facility 52
OR AVG 56
Rank #271 / 462
-
15
Facility 15
OR AVG 22
Rank #254 / 375
4
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 31
Rank #177 / 283
8.3
Facility 8.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #255 / 283
Debra Brown
NorthWest Place
MC
IL
Portland (Northwest Portland)
-Yes
94
Facility 94
OR AVG 56
Rank #9 / 462
1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
OR AVG 22
Rank #35 / 375
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Tabor Crest Residential Care
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
Portland
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 67
Rank #302 / 350
No
88
Facility 88
OR AVG 56
Rank #41 / 462
-
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 22
Rank #9 / 375
3
12
Facility 12
OR AVG 31
Rank #44 / 283
4.0
Facility 4.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #114 / 283
Ligia Ifrim
Willamette View Terrace
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Portland
47
Facility 47
OR AVG 67
Rank #248 / 350
Yes
72
Facility 72
OR AVG 56
Rank #147 / 462
-
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 22
Rank #137 / 375
2
7
Facility 7
OR AVG 31
Rank #28 / 283
3.5
Facility 3.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #93 / 283
Matthew Hartley
Harvest Homes Memory Care
MC
AL
Portland
40
Facility 40
OR AVG 67
Rank #265 / 350
Yes
42
Facility 42
OR AVG 56
Rank #326 / 462
-
55
Facility 55
OR AVG 22
Rank #1 / 375
3
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 31
Rank #62 / 283
4.7
Facility 4.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #144 / 283
Dulce Rolon-Lozano
Raleigh Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
Portland
90
Facility 90
OR AVG 67
Rank #73 / 350
No
35
Facility 35
OR AVG 56
Rank #353 / 462
-
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 22
Rank #181 / 375
7
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 31
Rank #150 / 283
3.7
Facility 3.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #105 / 283
Lynda Brown
Allegiance Senior Care LLC
MC
AL
RESC
Portland (Metzger)
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 67
Rank #344 / 350
No
56
Facility 56
OR AVG 56
Rank #247 / 462
-
7
Facility 7
OR AVG 22
Rank #310 / 375
4
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 31
Rank #8 / 283
0.5
Facility 0.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #4 / 283
Michele Nixon
Columbia Place Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Portland
96
Facility 96
OR AVG 67
Rank #58 / 350
Yes
40
Facility 40
OR AVG 56
Rank #337 / 462
-
29
Facility 29
OR AVG 22
Rank #98 / 375
5
35
Facility 35
OR AVG 31
Rank #191 / 283
7.0
Facility 7.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #220 / 283
Evan Windsor
Rivera Mansions RCF
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Portland
36
Facility 36
OR AVG 67
Rank #279 / 350
No
36
Facility 36
OR AVG 56
Rank #352 / 462
-
10
Facility 10
OR AVG 22
Rank #284 / 375
3
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 31
Rank #86 / 283
5.7
Facility 5.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #189 / 283
Aura Theresa De Olazo

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OR community we track that reports that metric, not just the 38 analyzed for Portland.

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Overview of Harvest Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care

Thrive in your golden years in a nurturing and vibrant setting with Harvest Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care, a compassionate community in Portland, OR, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is set in 2.5 relaxing acres of land with a compassionate team of care experts trained to provide residents with daily living assistance and compassionate mental health support. They carefully study residents’ medical backgrounds, preferences, and goals to give them personalized care plans that best suit their individual needs.

Here, they utilize a relationship-centered care with plenty of fun and engaging activities to stay active and socially engaged. Residents are also provided with holistic wellness programs and nutritious meals to ensure they maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. With Harvest Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care, residents can spend their precious retirement years vibrantly and free from hassles and worries.

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Overview of Senior Haven Rcf

Senior Haven Rcf has been on Foster Road in Portland’s Pleasant Valley neighborhood for 15 years. The facility at 12140 SE Foster Rd holds 49 beds across assisted living, memory care, and respite care, run by Senior Haven LLC with Debra Brown as administrator. Walk Score 52 puts it in moderately walkable territory; some things are within reach on foot, but most errands call for a car or transit.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, covering personal care, rehabilitation, and respite needs. The services side includes laundry and housekeeping, transportation, and emergency systems. Physically, the building has outdoor courtyards, a therapy room, and a salon. Chef-prepared meals go out daily, and a regular schedule of social and recreational activities runs for residents.

Memory care is a confirmed care track here. That’s worth noting for families who are thinking ahead: whether a placement can grow with a resident’s cognitive needs instead of forcing a move later. Senior Haven Rcf accepts Medicaid.

Oregon’s Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities handles inspections at this facility. Inspection themes across the record have included medication management, fire-safety systems, staffing and staff credentials, dietary and food service, and resident rights and protections.

At 49 beds with 15 years in the neighborhood and Medicaid accepted, Senior Haven Rcf is a small, established assisted living and memory care option in southeast Portland for older adults who need consistent daily support.

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Overview of NorthWest Place

NorthWest Place is an independent living community located at 2420 NW Marshall Street in Portland, Oregon. Operated by Senior Resource Group LLC under Director Jenny Kennedy, the mid-rise building has been serving the surrounding neighborhood for 37 years.

The property provides private residences in one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment configurations. Because this is an independent living community, residents manage their own daily schedules, while the community supplies supportive services like routine housekeeping, local transportation, beauty salon access, and fitness classes. Daily dining is organized under the signature Dine Your Way program, which centers on balanced meals tailored to individual choices.

The property is pet-friendly and includes on-site parking for residents and visitors. Sited in a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 94, the location is positioned roughly a quarter-mile from Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, keeping neighborhood retail and clinical care within pedestrian reach.

Prospective families can contact the Northwest Marshall Street community office directly to verify current monthly rates, evaluate available floor plans, or coordinate a tour of the facility.

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Overview of Tabor Crest Residential Care

On SE Division Street in Portland’s Multnomah County, Tabor Crest Residential Care occupies a well-located spot about 4.5 miles from the city center. The Walk Score of 88 puts it in very walkable territory, which means visiting family and staff can handle most errands on foot from the building. The 30-bed facility has been operating for 46 years under its current identity, now managed by Tabor Crest Opco I, LLC, with Ligia Ifrim serving as administrator.

The care profile is notably broad for a building this size. Assisted living, memory care, palliative care, hospice, and respite are all available on-site, so residents don’t have to move when their care needs shift. Licensed nurses and CNAs provide round-the-clock staffing, and rehabilitation services round out the clinical offering. Private suites are the standard accommodation, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

Several named programs give the care structure some specificity: Family Caregiver Support, Customized Dining, Short-Term Respite Care, and Incontinence Support. The dining program centers on local dishes prepared from scratch, with customization available as a formalized service.

Inspections have tended to focus on infection control, food service, resident rights, and housekeeping as the recurring areas of regulatory attention.

At 30 beds with 46 years of operation, six care types, and a highly walkable Portland address, Tabor Crest is a compact facility with a clinical reach well beyond its footprint.

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Overview of Willamette View Terrace

Licensed with 47 beds, Willamette View Terrace is a residential care community in Portland, Oregon, that has been operating for 26 years. It offers independent living and personal care. With a Walk Score of 72, its surrounding area is highly walkable, making it easier to access amenities and errands on foot.

Skilled nursing care is also provided for those who need ongoing medical support, post-acute recovery, and assistance with daily living. Dining, activities, and access to amenities that support both recovery and quality of life are also offered. Moreover, multiple dining venues, including Riverview, Elk Rock, White Oak Grill, Marketplace, and Waterfalls Cafe, are available, offering varied meal options. The community also features a fitness center, library, and outdoor spaces, which combine clinical care with daily comfort.

The state’s Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities has identified community efforts aimed at maintaining compliance with care and safety standards. Moreover, earlier inspections documented substantial improvement. The most recent kitchen inspection also reported steps taken to address those concerns.

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Overview of Harvest Homes Memory Care

Licensed with 40 beds, Harvest Homes Memory Care is a residential care community in Portland, Oregon, that has been providing personal care and memory care for 55 years. Its location on North Roberts Avenue is slightly walkable, allowing residents to access nearby amenities on foot.

Recurring concerns related to kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and administrative compliance documentation have been identified in the past several years. These areas have remained ongoing focuses for improvement within the community.

It will be beneficial for interested families to visit Harvest Homes Memory Care, as it can provide them with a better understanding of its care services, staffing, daily activities, dining options, and amenities.

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Overview of Raleigh Hills Assisted Living

Operating for over 24 years, Raleigh Hills Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Portland, Oregon, offering personal care. With 90 beds, the community features a variety of shared spaces and amenities in a larger residential setting. Its location on Dogwood Lane is also slightly walkable, requiring transportation to access most amenities.

Licensed nurses and nursing assistants provide care to support residents’ personal needs. Moreover, a resident portal is available that allows residents and families to access information and communicate digitally.

The community features a variety of amenities that promote independence and meaningful social connections, including a large activity center, comfortable fireplace lounges, a private dining room, and quiet reading areas, which are available on-site. Outdoor amenities also include a sunny patio, a zen-style backyard, and a flower garden. Additionally, an on-site salon, laundry facilities, and a barbecue area provide additional convenience.

Cited concerns include abuse reporting procedures, resident admission assessments, medication administration documentation, staffing tool implementation, fire safety drill compliance, and building maintenance, which require continuous attention. Previous inspections also noted concerns related to kitchen sanitation and food safety, although more recent reviews reported improvements in those areas. Additionally, complaint investigations have occurred but were not substantiated. Overall, inspection findings suggest ongoing challenges involving documentation practices, staffing implementation, and property upkeep.

It would be beneficial for interested families to visit Raleigh Hills Assisted Living in person to gain valuable insight into its environment, services, staff interactions, and general daily environment.

Contact Raleigh Hills Assisted Living

Overview of Allegiance Senior Care

Allegiance Senior Care is a family-owned and operated adult care home in Portland, OR, that offers personal care. Here, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock, ensuring their comfort and convenience. Cozy rooms and accessible communal spaces are also available, so residents can rest and connect with peers.

Here, residents gain fun experiences and learn with a variety of recreational opportunities and fitness programs. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel to their appointments with ease. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Columbia Place Assisted Living

Located on Northeast Russell Street, Columbia Place Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Portland, Oregon, that has been providing personal care for 28 years. This 96-bed community is also set in a slightly walkable neighborhood where limited services are available within walking distance.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour coverage to ensure residents receive care throughout the day. With this clinical support, the community can provide hands-on assistance with personal care and ongoing health monitoring. Access to senior living resources is also available to help families navigate care planning.

An in-person visit to Columbia Place Assisted Living provides interested families with more details about living spaces, staff members, daily activities, and care services.

Contact Columbia Place Assisted Living

Overview of Rivera Mansions Rcf

Located on SE 174th Avenue, Rivera Mansions Rcf is a residential care community in Portland, Oregon, that offers personal care, rehabilitation, nursing services, and respite care. The community has been in operation for 10 years with 36 beds. Along with its smaller setting, it also features 24-hour staffing.

For those living with dementia and memory-related conditions, the community features a dedicated Alzheimer’s program. Moreover, dining services accommodate residents’ needs, serving meals and snacks.

Its setting is located in southeast Portland, near downtown, with a Walk Score of 36, which requires transportation for most errands. While it can be an important consideration for families, its quieter atmosphere may appeal to those seeking a more peaceful daily environment.

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities have identified areas related to resident services, medication administration, infection control, and maintenance during a re-licensure survey. Although some concerns were addressed during a follow-up visit, others still require attention. Notably, the community has been generally compliant with food service standards, citing only minor comments. Moreover, no fines or enforcement actions have been issued.

Contact Rivera Mansions RCF

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Portland, OR

What is the average cost of memory care in Portland, OR?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Portland, OR is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Portland, OR?

Memory care in Portland, OR typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Portland, OR?

Memory care communities in Portland, OR typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Oregon?

Assisted living in Oregon supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Oregon Medicaid cover memory care?

Oregon Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Oregon) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 38 memory care communities in Portland, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.