Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tualatin, OR

Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Memory Care & Respite Care · Tualatin, OR
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center accepts Medicaid.
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers memory care and respite care in Tualatin, OR. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while respite care offers a temporary stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory care or a family seeking temporary support. With 56 beds, the community is among the smaller homes where staff and residents can get to know each other, and housing includes private studios for one person as well as shared studios for someone who wants a companion.

The starting price is $7,200 per month, and Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Meaningful Moments® incorporates residents’ life experiences and backgrounds into programming, while Companion Living is also offered; Yvonne Alexander serves as administrator, and SH1 Cedar Crest OpCo 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. 56 Rank #96 / 176Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 96th out of 176 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 #61 / 190Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 61st out of 190 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #180 / 210Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 180th out of 210 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$7,200/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 28, 1999
CountyWashington

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by SH1 Cedar Crest OpCo LLC, and administered by Yvonne Alexander.

Owner NameSH1 Cedar Crest OpCo LLC

Type Of Units

Total
56 units
Total beds
56 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Studio Shared Studio

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Companion Shared Bath Studio
Private Private Bath Studio

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tualatin's city center to Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Courtyard at Mount Tabor
MC
AL
IL
Portland (Southeast Portland)
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 63
Rank #45 / 176
B+Yes
68
Facility 68
OR AVG 55
Rank #71 / 210
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
34
Facility 34
OR AVG 22
Rank #24 / 190
A+7
25
Facility 25
OR AVG 34
Rank #78 / 176
3.6
Facility 3.6
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #58 / 175
Sssht Opco Se Division Street, LLCTina Moullet
Regency Park
MC
AL
Portland (Cedar Mill)
118
Facility 118
OR AVG 63
Rank #14 / 176
AYes
55
Facility 55
OR AVG 55
Rank #111 / 210
Studio / 1 Bed
40
Facility 40
OR AVG 22
Rank #12 / 190
-4
11
Facility 11
OR AVG 34
Rank #25 / 176
2.8
Facility 2.8
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #35 / 175
Cascade Living Group Management, LLCPatty Odenborg
Firwood Gardens
MC
AL
Portland (Hazelwood)
85
Facility 85
OR AVG 63
Rank #37 / 176
CNo
82
Facility 82
OR AVG 55
Rank #28 / 210
Studio / Suite
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 22
Rank #7 / 190
A+7
40
Facility 40
OR AVG 34
Rank #122 / 176
5.7
Facility 5.7
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #123 / 175
Sapphire At Firwood, LLCJennifer Svoboda
Mirabella Portland
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Portland (Southwest Portland)
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 63
Rank #155 / 176
?No
81
Facility 81
OR AVG 55
Rank #30 / 210
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
OR AVG 22
Rank #111 / 190
A+6
23
Facility 23
OR AVG 34
Rank #73 / 176
3.8
Facility 3.8
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #61 / 175
Mirabella At South WaterfrontZac Bright
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
RC
Tualatin (Sherwood - Tualatin North)
56
Facility 56
OR AVG 63
Rank #96 / 176
D+No
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 55
Rank #180 / 210
Private Studio / Shared Studio
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 22
Rank #61 / 190
-3
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 34
Rank #67 / 176
7.3
Facility 7.3
OR AVG 4.3
Rank #150 / 175
Sh1 Cedar Crest Opco LLCYvonne Alexander

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Oregon

Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is in Tualatin, Oregon. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

Eligibility

General
People needing daily health or personal-care assistance who meet Medicaid financial and functional eligibility for long-term services and supports.
OR specifics
Medicaid long-term care encompasses multiple programs with distinct financial and service-priority criteria. Services may occur at home or in a facility.

What it provides

  • Authorized assistance with daily activities and health-related tasks; depending on the specific Medicaid program and assessed needs.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
OR specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home support

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Income limit
State-funded Oregon Project Independence has no income eligibility limit; a sliding fee may apply. Do not confuse OPI with the separate OPI-M Medicaid expansion.
Asset limit
State-funded OPI has no asset limit. OPI-M has separate financial rules.

Eligibility

General
Adults who need in-home support to remain independent and do not receive Medicaid long-term-care benefits.

What it provides

  • Assessed in-home supports may include personal care; housekeeping; home-delivered meals; transportation and support for unpaid family caregivers.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Family or friends caring for an adult age 60+ needing in-home care, or someone of any age with Alzheimer’s or related disorders; qualifying relatives age 55+ caring for children or financially dependent disabled adult relatives may also qualify.

What it provides

  • Connections to local assistance; caregiver counseling and support groups; and respite care.
In-home support

Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M)

Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M)

Income limit
2026 individual gross monthly income limit: $5,320 (400% FPL).
Asset limit
Individual resource standard July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027: $103,645. Spouse resources and individual allowances require program assessment.

Eligibility

General
Adults requiring help with personal-care tasks who meet OPI-M clinical and Medicaid-related eligibility, but are not using Medicaid long-term services and supports. Financial limits are higher than ordinary Medicaid LTSS.

What it provides

  • Assessed in-home supports; potentially including personal care; chores; meals; adult day services; accessibility modifications and unpaid-caregiver support. Approved services have no participant fee or estate recovery.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
OR specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Help with eligible low-income household heating and cooling bills through LIHEAP administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Income limit
2026 application · 2025 household income must not exceed $70,000.
Asset limit
Net worth less than $500,000, excluding the home under deferral and personal property; home real-market-value and reverse-mortgage restrictions also apply.

Eligibility

General
As of April 15, 2026, age 62+ or eligible for Social Security disability; own and generally have lived in the home for five full years, with stated exceptions and insurance/property requirements.
OR specifics
This is a loan secured by a property lien, accruing 6% annual interest. Taxes, interest and specified costs must be repaid when disqualified or cancelled.

What it provides

  • Oregon pays qualifying property taxes to the county; the owner incurs a repayable debt and lien.
Food assistance

Older Americans Act Nutrition Services

Older Americans Act Nutrition Services

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act nutrition programs support adults age 60+; particular meal programs may have additional eligibility and prioritization rules.

What it provides

  • Congregate or home-delivered nutrition services through local programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in?
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is in the Sherwood - Tualatin North neighborhood of Tualatin.
02 Who is the owner of Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by SH1 Cedar Crest OpCo LLC, and administered by Yvonne Alexander.
03 Is Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 How long has Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center been in business?
Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Does Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center on this page.
06 Are pets allowed at Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
No, Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a no-pet policy.
07 What is the best email address for Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
The team at Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center can be reached at yvonne.alexander@sincerisl.com.