Hawthorne Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Portland, OR
Hawthorne Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Portland, OR
Hawthorne Gardens accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Hawthorne Gardens
Hawthorne Gardens provides a quintessential community for assisted living. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors of the building– adding to the charm the community holds. The luxurious Hawthorne Gardens strongly presents a warm and welcoming environment. It promotes a relaxing and serene atmosphere for seniors of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Hawthorne Gardens ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their family feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.
An exceptional quality of care is provided for residents who need a little more assistance with their daily living and everyday mental and physical stimulation. Hawthorne Gardens’ well-trained staff are ready to accommodate an individual’s needs such as housekeeping and laundry, medication management, escort assistance, personal care assistance, and incontinence care– to name a few of their key services provided for seniors. Hawthorne Gardens encourages seniors to socialize and make new connections with people around their age– current residents of the community are about the average age of 63 to 100 years-old; and with a gender breakdown of 40% of men to 60% of women.
35-bed community Rank #286 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 351 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
18 years in operation Rank #236 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 375 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #12 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 475 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 30, 2007
CountyMultnomah
Hawthorne Gardens is legally operated by Ssa Oregon, LLC, and administered by Cody Carr.
Total
35 units
Total beds
35 units
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steve Worral, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Smoking not allowed
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness ProgramDaily 5, 8 Core Principles of Wellness
Volunteer Program
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
62 deficiencies
6 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (134% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Licensing violations (17% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (134% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Licensing violations (17% below)
Latest Inspection
June 11, 2025
26 deficiencies
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 62 | 31 | This facility has 100% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (62 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 100% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 12.4 | 6.2 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (12.4 vs. OR avg 6.2).↑ 100% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 10.3 | 4.4 | This facility has 134% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (10.3 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 134% worse |
|
Licensing violations
Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections.
| 10 | 12 | This facility has 17% fewer licensing violations than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (10 vs. OR avg 12).↓ 17% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 11, 2025 inspection found 26 deficiencies including failures in administration, abuse reporting, medication errors, fire and life safety, and lack of secured outdoor access.
- April 1, 2024 complaint investigation identified nine deficiencies involving infection control, medication oversight, staffing, and service plan implementation.
- November 12, 2024 kitchen inspection noted only two deficiencies related to food sanitation and administration compliance, showing some improvement from prior surveys.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Hawthorne Gardens
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Hawthorne Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.4 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Portland Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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#12 / 475 | - | 18
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18
OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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OR AVG
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon
Hawthorne Gardens is located in Portland, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Gardens
What neighborhood is Hawthorne Gardens in?
Hawthorne Gardens is in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Portland.
Who is the owner of Hawthorne Gardens?
Hawthorne Gardens is legally operated by Ssa Oregon, LLC, and administered by Cody Carr.
Is Hawthorne Gardens in a walkable area?
Hawthorne Gardens has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Does Hawthorne Gardens have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Hawthorne Gardens on this page.
Are pets allowed at Hawthorne Gardens?
Yes, Hawthorne Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Hawthorne Gardens?
The team at Hawthorne Gardens can be reached at ccarr@hawthornegardenspdx.com.
Who is the administrator of Hawthorne Gardens?
Cody Carr is the administrator of Hawthorne Gardens.
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