Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living Community sits in a quiet, residential part of Portland's scenic Willamette Valley, offering a peaceful place for seniors while still being close to city life. The building is three stories tall with large windows and soft Pacific Northwest colors, and has cozy spaces decorated to feel warm, inviting, and a little elegant without being fussy. There are several types of apartments, including studios and one-bedroom suites, all designed so they feel like home, and folks here can bring pets since the place is pet-friendly.
Residents must be at least 63 and have a choice of independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, and memory care, so people can stay here while their needs change instead of moving somewhere else. The memory care program supports people living with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's, focusing on safety, routines, and specialized activities for the mind, and it has a secure environment with staff who know what they're doing, in a separate but nurturing part of the community. For those in assisted living, there's daily help available, like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and reminders, with care plans shaped around each person and plenty of staff present 24/7. Respite care is also available for short stays when caregivers need time off or someone just needs temporary extra help.
Housekeeping, laundry, and linen service come once a week in the base rent, with added support for personal care, incontinence, and escorting folks to activities or meals as needed. There's free Wi-Fi for residents and good parking options including covered spots, plus complimentary and fee-based transportation for outings, medical visits, and activities around Portland, and the property's near bus lines if someone wants to be independent.
There's always a full calendar of activities, with group events like shopping trips, crafts, socials, and devotional services either on-site or close by. There's a piano, an organ, raised gardening beds, outdoor courtyards, and a TV lounge for people to relax or visit with friends and family, and staff encourage new friendships through all sorts of social opportunities. The dining room feels lively at mealtimes, with nutritious, chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, a private dining area for family gatherings, guest meal options, and they cater for special diets like gluten-free.
Common areas include a beauty salon, fireplaces, open lounges, and both indoor and outdoor space for gatherings. Everything is designed with comfort and safety in mind, including wheelchair accessible showers and plenty of space to move around. Hawthorne Gardens has a reputation for helpful, upbeat staff, with awards for kindness, active engagement, and the overall caring atmosphere-folks can even follow the community on social media if they want, since the community's got Facebook and Instagram. Care teams are easy to find at any time, so residents get help when they need it, and the community puts a lot of focus on independence, dignity, and creating a real sense of belonging, so people feel at home even as their care needs change. Tours are available for those who want to see what life is like at Hawthorne Gardens and the staff use a "Get Acquainted Visit" to make sure new residents get the right support.
