St. Andrews Memory Care
Memory Care & Independent Living · Portland, OR
St. Andrews Memory Care
Memory Care & Independent Living · Portland, OR
St. Andrews Memory Care accepts Medicaid.
Considerably one of the trusted memory care facilities in Portland, its ideal location allows seniors to enjoy the city’s natural scenery. The residents and their families entrust the caring staff at St. Andrews Memory Care they ensure that residents are also able to create a vibrant social life, so they provide engaging activities for them to take part in as a chance to develop meaningful relationships among staff and residents. St. Andrews is a memory care community that explores all possibilities ever imagined.
St. Andrews practices a stress-free and well-balanced lifestyle in a stimulating environment. Highlights of their amenities and services include laundry services, transportation services, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, memory retention activities, and fitness activities.
Types of Care at St. Andrews Memory Care
Independent Living
Memory Care
85-bed community Rank #93 / 354Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 354 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
40 years in operation Rank #22 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 75 / 100 Rank #119 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 1998
CountyMultnomah
St. Andrews Memory Care is legally operated by MTA Homes at St. Andrews LLC, and administrated by Lauren Beard.
Total
85 units
Total beds
85 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Donna Blondefield, Admin Assist
Email
[email protected]
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
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
83 deficiencies
7 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (168% above)
• Deficiencies per year (168% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (170% above)
• Licensing violations (67% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Oregon average:
• Total inspections (at OR avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (168% above)
• Deficiencies per year (168% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (170% above)
• Licensing violations (67% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Oregon average:
• Total inspections (at OR avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 24, 2025
2 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.
| 83 | 31 | This facility has 168% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (83 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 168% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 16.6 | 6.2 | This facility has 168% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (16.6 vs. OR avg 6.2).↑ 168% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 11.9 | 4.4 | This facility has 170% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (11.9 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 170% worse |
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Licensing violations
Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections.
| 20 | 12 | This facility has 67% more licensing violations than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (20 vs. OR avg 12).↑ 67% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Oregon average (7 vs. OR avg 7).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 24, 2025, found deficiencies related to kitchen sanitation and administrative compliance. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of multiple deficiencies involving staffing, abuse reporting, medication management, facility maintenance, and fire and life safety, with many issues remaining uncorrected on revisits. Complaint investigations also identified problems with abuse reporting, service plan implementation, and health services coordination, though no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were unsubstantiated or resulted in citations without enforcement. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly in administration, staffing, and food sanitation, with no clear trend of improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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6.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to St. Andrews Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.27 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Portland)
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Portland (Cedar Mill) | 118 | Yes | 55 | Private Rooms | 39 | - | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | Cascade Living Group Management, LLC | Steven Matthews |
| St. Andrews Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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 (Montavilla) | 85 | No | 75 | Private Rooms | 40 | A+ | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | Mta Homes At St. Andrews LLC | Lauren Beard |
| Firwood Gardens |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Portland (Hazelwood) | 85 | No | 82 | Private Rooms | 46 | A+ | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | Sapphire At Firwood, LLC | Tatiana Misa |
| Maple Grove Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Portland (Wilkes East) | 68 | No | 67 | Private Rooms | 29 | - | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | Sh1 Pacific Gardens Opco LLC | Charity Jammeh |
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Andrews Memory Care
What neighborhood is St. Andrews Memory Care in?
St. Andrews Memory Care is in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland.
Who is the owner of St. Andrews Memory Care?
The legal owner and operator of St. Andrews Memory Care is MTA Homes at St. Andrews LLC.
Is St. Andrews Memory Care in a walkable area?
St. Andrews Memory Care has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at St. Andrews Memory Care?
No, St. Andrews Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for St. Andrews Memory Care?
The team at St. Andrews Memory Care can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of St. Andrews Memory Care?
Lauren Beard is the administrator of St. Andrews Memory Care.
How many beds does St. Andrews Memory Care have?
St. Andrews Memory Care has 85 beds.
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