Avamere at Bethany sits in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by lively greenery, offering senior living with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, and the whole place has 105 rooms and cottages, including 71 beds overall, and it features both private apartments and some smaller memory care units, with about 15 residents there at any time. Residents can expect services that fit their changing needs, so when someone starts off in independent living but needs more help later, things are set up for them to stay and get extra care if needed, with round-the-clock staff, wellness check-ins, emergency call systems, medication help, and personalized plans. There's always someone on staff, and the emergency call system works all day and night; the care team really does focus on things like helping with daily living, making sure health needs are checked, and supporting folks with Alzheimer's or other dementia in a small, quieter setting, and they use Dementia Live high-impact training for the staff working with memory care residents.
Residents enjoy a dining program that serves nutritious meals using good quality ingredients in a restaurant-style setting, and there's housekeeping and maintenance, so nobody has to worry about chores if they don't want to, and the facility has technology like Wi-Fi and a computer center. There are a lot of activities on the calendar, including fitness classes, small group gatherings, and sometimes individual activities when someone prefers things quieter, and a new activities director works on programs especially for memory care. Residents who bring pets will find the place pet-friendly, and living spaces get designed for comfort with both style and practical needs in mind, and the building comes with advanced security features and easy access for wheelchairs or people who need extra support getting around. Avamere at Bethany also offers in-house transportation, so residents can get out for appointments or outings.
The staff includes Senior Director of Sales and Outreach Cristal Ruvalcaba, Executive Director Matthew Mullen, Interim Executive Director Sara Sutherland, Operations Manager Cara Richard, Director of Community Relations Vicky Frazier, and Regional Director Mia Mullins (acting director), and the facility is managed by Areté Living. People can take a virtual tour or schedule a visit to see the place for themselves. The community supports aging in place, so someone doesn't have to move away if care needs change, whether in independent living, assisted living, or memory care. The setting is meant for active seniors as well as those who need more help, and the focus stays on keeping life comfortable and supportive, without making things too complicated or overwhelming. The website has more details for those who want to see more about the place.
