Touchmark in the West Hills
Assisted Living in Multnomah County
Assisted Living in Multnomah County
A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as cottages or condo-style rooms for residents of independent living, assisted living and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every need of each senior is being met. Touchmark in the West Hills strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its residents, making it an ideal place to call it a new home.
Many residential apartments of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom are provided with a full-kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning and central heating, washer and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few. Management encourages seniors to create a new social circle in their new home, as well as create new memories and meaningful relationships with people of their age– 68 to 98-years-old– who consist of 40% men and 60% women for their gender breakdown. Additionally, they have recently introduced their Sky Lodge, which marks as the newest building of Touchmark that mostly houses independent living, coming up to be fully occupied half of 2023; this new building cultivates a new space for independence and creativity– arts and crafts, woodshop, library, restaurants and bars.
About this community
Touchmark in the West Hills is legally operated by Touchmark In The West Hills, LLC, and administrated by Geris Appelo.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 337 / 473 / 567-997 / 1049-2648 / 3343 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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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.
5 visits/inspections
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10 licensing violations
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46 deficiencies
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Oregon average: 31 deficiencies
9.2 deficiencies per inspection
Oregon average: 4.4 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Touchmark in the West Hills
The most recent inspection on February 13, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies including issues with service plan accuracy, change of condition monitoring, infection prevention and control, medication self-administration, acuity-based staffing tool accuracy, and administration compliance, with none corrected at the May 8, 2025 revisit. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to administration compliance, food sanitation, infection prevention, and staffing tools, with some issues recurring over time. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed. Prior reports also noted challenges in kitchen sanitation and resident services, with some deficiencies remaining uncorrected after revisits. The trend suggests ongoing challenges in several operational areas without clear improvement in recent inspections.
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