Best Senior Living in Portland, OR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 67 senior living communities in Portland, OR using OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in OR
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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. 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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Courtyard at Mount Tabor
IL
AL
MC
Portland (Southeast Portland)
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 77
Rank #35 / 91
B+Yes
68
Facility 68
OR AVG 57
Rank #57 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
34
Facility 34
OR AVG 25
Rank #21 / 108
-7
25
Facility 25
OR AVG 34
Rank #50 / 90
3.6
Facility 3.6
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #36 / 89
Sssht Opco Se Division Street, LLCTina Moullet
Sellwood Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Portland (Southeast Portland)
100
Facility 100
OR AVG 77
Rank #20 / 91
B+Yes
87
Facility 87
OR AVG 57
Rank #16 / 145
-
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 25
Rank #73 / 108
-5
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 34
Rank #38 / 90
4.2
Facility 4.2
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #47 / 89
Sellwood Senior Living, LLCKerry Riley
Gateway Care & Retirement Center
IL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Portland (Hazelwood)
59
Facility 59
OR AVG 77
Rank #65 / 91
B+No
82
Facility 82
OR AVG 57
Rank #19 / 95
-
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 25
Rank #41 / 81
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
OR AVG 72.9%
Rank #2 / 70
21552.6Sapphire At Gateway LLCNovi Ridjab
West Hills Village Senior Residence
IL
AL
RC
Portland (Southwest Portland)
150
Facility 150
OR AVG 77
Rank #6 / 91
B+Yes
31
Facility 31
OR AVG 57
Rank #119 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed
38
Facility 38
OR AVG 25
Rank #10 / 108
-5
20
Facility 20
OR AVG 34
Rank #34 / 90
4.0
Facility 4.0
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #41 / 89
West Hills Village Limited PartnershipRoselynn Rockwood
Glisan Post Acute
IL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Portland (Hazelwood)
100
Facility 100
OR AVG 77
Rank #21 / 91
B+No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 57
Rank #25 / 95
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
OR AVG 25
Rank #38 / 81
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
OR AVG 72.9%
Rank #32 / 70
24773.2Glisan Snf Healthcare, LLCAshley Melton
Holladay Park Plaza
IL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Portland (Sullivan's Gulch)
51
Facility 51
OR AVG 77
Rank #73 / 91
?No
93
Facility 93
OR AVG 57
Rank #3 / 95
1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 25
Rank #23 / 81
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
OR AVG 72.9%
Rank #42 / 70
17352.1Holladay Park Plaza, IncKatelynn Samuelson Nguyen
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
IL
AL
HC
MC
Portland (Bethany)
153
Facility 153
OR AVG 77
Rank #5 / 91
?No
78
Facility 78
OR AVG 57
Rank #33 / 145
-
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 25
Rank #84 / 108
-2
15
Facility 15
OR AVG 34
Rank #27 / 90
7.5
Facility 7.5
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #80 / 89
Laurel Parc Al At Bethany, L.l.cJames Stacy
Evergreen Post Acute
IL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Portland
55
Facility 55
OR AVG 77
Rank #67 / 91
B-No
58
Facility 58
OR AVG 57
Rank #59 / 95
-
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 25
Rank #68 / 81
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
OR AVG 72.9%
Rank #5 / 70
23642.8-Landon Welker
Cedar Crossings
IL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Portland (Pleasant Valley)
89
Facility 89
OR AVG 77
Rank #34 / 91
CNo
10
Facility 10
OR AVG 57
Rank #91 / 95
-
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 25
Rank #57 / 81
85.1%
Facility 85.1%
OR AVG 72.9%
Rank #18 / 70
341233.6-Mary Meeko
Willamette View Terrace
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Portland
47
Facility 47
OR AVG 77
Rank #71 / 91
A-Yes
72
Facility 72
OR AVG 57
Rank #48 / 145
-
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 25
Rank #53 / 108
-2
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 34
Rank #6 / 90
2.5
Facility 2.5
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #17 / 89
-Matthew Hartley

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other OR independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 67 analyzed for Portland. See how we rank facilities

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Courtyard at Mount Tabor

6125 Se Division St, Portland, OR 97206
Overview of Courtyard at Mount Tabor

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Courtyard at Mount Tabor is a senior living community in Southeast Portland, Oregon. The community has served residents for 34 years. It’s licensed for 80 beds in a three-story building. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes.

Operated by SSSHT OpCo SE Division Street, LLC, the community is managed by administrator Gelissa Crichton-Jean-Joseph. Its location on SE Division Street is about 1.5 miles from Providence Portland Medical Center. Residents can conveniently access nearby hospital care for ongoing appointments. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 68, so some nearby errands can be completed on foot. Other destinations are easier to reach by car.

Transportation services, fitness programs and recreation activities keep residents active and engaged. The community also welcomes pets. Residents can bring a companion animal when they move in.

Inspections by Oregon’s Department of Human Services have mainly reviewed food service sanitation, building maintenance, documentation, staffing, and safety procedures. These are common areas of oversight for assisted living communities like Courtyard at Mount Tabor.

Families interested in Courtyard at Mount Tabor should ask about current pricing and apartment availability. The community offers three levels of care in one location. It’s a practical option for families planning for care needs that may change over time.

$4,495/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Sellwood Senior Living

Sellwood Senior Living in Portland, OR, offers a full spectrum of residential care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations with community access and no routine care, while assisted living helps residents with daily routines and managing medication. Memory care delivers structured supervision within a secure setting for individuals living with dementia or wandering risks.

Equipped with 100 beds, the community allows residents to adjust their support levels on site as care needs change over time. Campus conveniences include restaurant-style dining, an on-site salon and barbershop, pet-friendly living spaces, and outdoor courtyards with garden areas. Rehabilitation services and temporary respite care are also available within the facility.

Medicaid and private payment options are accepted, offering financial flexibility for long-term residency. Situated in a location with an 87 walk score, the neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to manage daily errands independently.

Interested individuals seeking flexible care options or short-term stays can reach out to the management team to inquire about unit availability or schedule a visit.

Contact Sellwood Senior Living

Overview of Gateway Care & Retirement Center

Gateway Care & Retirement Center is a nursing home in Portland, OR, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while hospice care supports residents nearing the end of life and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support. The home has 59 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Novi Ridjab is the administrator, and Sapphire at Gateway operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 5h 2m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can provide a payment route when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

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Overview of West Hills Village Senior Residence

West Hills Village Senior Residence is an upscale community in Portland, OR, offering an elegant and vibrant setting for those seeking independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Residents here thrive with personalized care plans, daily living, assistance, and convenient access to rehabilitation services in their neighboring communities. With 24-hour team availability and an emergency call system, residents are granted peace of mind and safety.

Most of the chores are also handled, so residents can focus on engaging in their wide selection of activities and events. Three chef-prepared meals and thoughtful amenities like a fitness center, chapel, and library are also offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. At West Hills Village Senior Residence, they always strive to improve their services and provide residents with a seamless combination of quality care and enriching experiences for a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Glisan Post Acute

Glisan Post Acute delivers skilled nursing, nursing home care, palliative care, and hospice support in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Glisan SNF Healthcare operates the 100-bed facility under administrator Ashley Melton, offering private and semi-private rooms. Licensed clinical staff remain on site 24 hours a day to handle complex medical needs, while hospice and palliative teams prioritize comfort for advanced illnesses.

Specialized recovery tracks cover orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation, stroke recovery, cardiac care, post-surgical recovery, pulmonary monitoring, infusion therapy, pain management, and balance training. Payment options include private pay, Medicare for qualifying short-term rehabilitation, and Medicaid for residents requiring long-term care financial assistance.

Families evaluating skilled nursing or post-surgical rehabilitation in the Portland metro area can contact Glisan Post Acute to confirm room availability and arrange a site visit.

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Overview of Holladay Park Plaza

Holladay Park Plaza is a continuing care retirement community in Sullivan’s Gulch in Portland, offering independent living, nursing home care and skilled nursing. When a resident’s needs change, they can move among care levels without leaving the community. It may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living with access to higher levels of care as needs develop.

The nursing home has 51 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Independent living apartments come in studio, one bedroom and two bedroom layouts, with the two bedroom option suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The starting price is $2,676 per month, and the entrance fee is $458,700. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for covered care or residence costs. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, which represents the total daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

An indoor pool, fitness center, rooftop deck and walking track provide places for swimming, exercise and outdoor walking. A beauty salon and barber shop handle personal grooming on site, while rehabilitation services support residents receiving therapy. Multiple dining venues, including a bistro or café, offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and heart healthy options. With a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, the area is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Katelynn Samuelson Nguyen serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $2,676/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Laurel Parc at Bethany Village

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.

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Overview of Evergreen Post Acute

Evergreen Post Acute in Portland, Oregon, provides skilled nursing alongside hospice and palliative care. Around-the-clock licensed nurses manage clinical needs, while comfort-focused programs address serious health conditions. Accommodations include private and semi-private rooms across the 55-bed building.

Evergreen Snf Healthcare runs the facility under administrator Russell Carnagie. Clinical records show 5 hours and 33 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. On-site therapies operate six to seven days a week, offering specialized programs for stroke recovery, joint replacement, CHF cardiac care, fall prevention, postoperative healing, pain management, and pulmonary support. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Older adults exploring specialized rehabilitation or long-term nursing care can reach out to Evergreen Post Acute to verify current availability or set up a facility visit.

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Overview of Cedar Crossings

Cedar Crossing in Portland, OR, is a nursing home with skilled nursing and hospice care. Palliative care and respite care belong on that same list. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing that does not stop overnight, and the 24-Hour Staffing service is what stands behind it.

Hospice care attends to residents in their last stage of life. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptoms instead. A household can arrange respite care when its regular caregiver needs time away, time to recover, or extra support.

Someone who needs ongoing nursing, end-of-life care, symptom management, or only a short stay could fit here. Rehabilitation services are available as well. Across 89 beds, the staffing figure puts 6 hours and 49 minutes of nursing behind each resident daily.

A salon is part of the community. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare covering short-term skilled care after hospital but not long-term residence. Medicaid may help a family whose savings won’t reach across to cover the cost of an extended stay. Mary Meeko leads as administrator, and Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, LLC holds operation of the Pleasant Valley community.

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Overview of Willamette View Terrace

Willamette View Terrace in Portland, OR, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Skilled nursing, nursing home care, home care, and residential care are on the same license. Independent living is private living with the community’s services and no daily care. Assisted living adds dressing, bathing, medication, and other tasks, and a resident’s own apartment stays theirs.

For a wandering risk, memory care is the secured and supervised answer. Skilled nursing is the designation under which licensed nursing care is given on site.

Forty-seven beds makes this a small building, where staff and residents get to know each other, and a resident whose needs may grow finds the further levels already here. Matthew Hartley is the administrator.

At 72 for its Walk Score, the area is very walkable, and most errands can be done on foot. Pets are allowed, and one can move in with a resident. A Fitness Center, a Library, and Dining are the named amenities.

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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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Senior Living in Portland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Portland, OR. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Portland, OR

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 67 senior living communities in Portland, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Portland, OR?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Portland, OR, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Portland, OR?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.