Hawks Ridge Assisted Living, located at 1795 8th St in Hood River, Oregon, serves seniors from Hood River County and surrounding towns such as The Dalles, Goldendale, Rockford, Odell, Mosier, White Salmon, Cascade Locks, and even Portland, and you can really tell they've thought things through for people as they age, with their 70-bed community offering a blend of help, support, and a setting that keeps life interesting. Residents get assistance with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medicine management, mobility, and continence care, and the staff makes personalized Growth and Wellness Plans so every person gets just the right help. Hawks Ridge keeps residents' independence in mind, encourages everyone to take part in the community, and uses a Montessori-inspired approach to care so that folks from all walks of life feel welcome.
The place has a friendly, open feeling with landscaped grounds-there are walkways, green lawns, trees, and red benches outside if you like to sit in the sun-and inside you'll find accessible bathrooms with grab bars and walk-in showers, fresh flowers for a bit of comfort, and assisted living suites with a kitchenette, closet, and single bed. Those kitchenettes come with a full-size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a little dining table for two, and if you like eating in, in-suite dining is available. For activity, there's a well-equipped fitness center, a game room with a pool table and plenty of board games, plus a library stocked with books, and people gather in the spacious dining room, which even has a piano. The common areas catch plenty of natural light and have tasteful, homey decor.
Hawks Ridge puts a lot into helping with memory care, so if someone's living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, they have Frontier's SparkTM Lifestyle Program for specialized support, and the community's wellness team is on call 24/7, with daily vitals checks and regular communication with families, especially for those who live farther away. The community works to keep folks active with social programs, True North Programs focused on resident choices, and connections through volunteer and intergenerational projects. There's weekly housekeeping, three meals a day plus snacks, and an on-site salon-called Hawk's Ridge Salon-for hair care and pampering. Transportation for shopping, recreation, and medical visits is available. Security and support are available around the clock, with a caring staff that sees the residents as extended family, putting safety and wellness at the forefront. Suites and apartments are designed for comfort and efficiency, and the environment encourages everyone to keep learning, sharing talents, and interacting with neighbors while still celebrating their own individuality.
