Fairlawn of Olympus Retirement Living sits at 1280 NE Kane Dr in Gresham, Oregon, and people often see Nick Parisi, the CEO, leading the way there, where folks will find both independent and assisted living options. The place offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and even cottage townhomes with private patios or balconies, some with kitchens and modern finishes, and there are six different floor plans that make choosing a home pretty straightforward for anybody. Inside, rooms come with housekeeping, kitchenettes or full kitchens, washers and dryers, safety features like grab bars, cable TV, and free internet, and there are ground-floor spaces that help people who need handicap access, too.
Staff at Fairlawn provide help with daily tasks, like personal care assistance, medication management, walking or wheelchair help, and even incontinence care, so residents often don't have to worry about these things on their own. People get twice-monthly housekeeping, laundry, and regular maintenance, plus the convenience of room service for meals if they want to stay in. Meals are in a restaurant-style dining room or can be brought to their rooms, and there are guest meal options as well, which helps when family comes to visit. The lodge apartments come with three meals per day, and the cottages allow cooking at home for those who prefer their routine.
Residents can join a wide range of social and wellness programs, like arts and crafts, music, education programs, gardening, fitness classes in the fitness center, and community events held in the common areas or the activity rooms, including a library and a chapel area. For those who want to stay busy outside, there's scheduled transportation to local shopping and outings, a gated dog park for pets, outdoor sitting areas, and safe walking paths for exercise.
The place has good safety features, like a sprinkler system, 24-hour emergency response, a controlled access security system, and always someone around for staffing and ancillary services. Utilities such as water, sewer, garbage, and electric are included in the rent, so that's one less bill to handle, and there are private mailboxes, guest parking, WiFi everywhere, and housekeeping or linen changes regularly. Folks can get their hair done at the full-service salon and barber shop, and enjoy meals with friends in the dining room or join group activities in the community center.
There are plenty of chances to join health and wellness or social activities, and people who want a hands-off lifestyle can pick maintenance-free living so they can focus more on how they want to spend their days. The building and grounds get regular attention to keep everything tidy, and since transportation services run on a schedule, residents have a bit more freedom to get to appointments or shopping without needing to drive. The community tries to offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive place for seniors who want to age in place, stay active, and keep their independence as much as possible.
