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Nursing Home in Portland

Gracelen Terrace

Nursing Home in Portland

Gracelen Terrace

Overview of Gracelen Terrace

Gracelen Terrace has been providing top-notch service since 1962 as a private senior facility in Portland. They prioritize privacy and take pride in their beautifully landscaped exteriors, providing an attractive and comfortable setting for their residents. They offer intermediate care, catering to each individual resident’s unique needs. They offer various specialized services such as podiatry, orthotics and prosthetics, dental, ophthalmology, dermatology, psychiatry, audiology, and more.

Its staff is committed to serving people of all backgrounds and languages. To ensure effective communication and care for all, they have interpreter services contracts in place. Residents also enjoy an engaging lifestyle with exciting excursions, entertaining events, and programs that stimulate their emotional and physical well-being. There are intellectual activities available to challenge the mind and help residents maintain their cognitive abilities. The staff values every resident and is dedicated to providing the ideal retirement lifestyle.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 25m per day 41m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 5m per day 3h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 55m per day 4h 23m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 24m per day 26m per day 29m per day
Years in operation
44 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Dan Glidden, Administrator

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

4 services
Rehabilitation
Hospice
Transitional Independent Living
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

11 amenities
24/7 Licensed Nursing
Physical
Occupational & Speech Therapy Services
Personal Care Assistance
Medication Administration
Nutritious Meals
Daily Life-Enriching Activity Programs
Social Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation Coordination
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Hospice, Transitional Independent Living, Home Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritious meals designed by dieticians.
Meals IncludedYes

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Compare Nursing Homes around Portland The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.

5 facilities compared · CMS & OR Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Scappoose
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Eea Company
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Gracelen Terrace
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portland (Lents)
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Advocate Care
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portland
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Alpine House Senior Skilled Care Living
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portland
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Avalon Care Center – Portland
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portland
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Address 8.3 miles from city center — 1.58 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Portland)

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.77
45% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 1.40

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.85
66% better than Oregon average

Oregon average: 2.52

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

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

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oregon SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

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

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.

~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).

Home value < county median; equity > 15%.

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

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

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

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