Mirabella Portland sits in the South Waterfront district at 3550 SW Bond Ave in Portland, and folks there get to live in a high-rise building that's got 30 floors and stands about 325 feet tall, with city views all around and a nice sense of privacy that comes with condo-style apartments. The building, which opened in 2010, has 284 senior citizen housing units with choices between one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and penthouse apartments laid out in 42 different floor plans, all with maintenance handled by the staff so nobody's got to worry much about repairs or upkeep. It's the first senior living community built in that part of town, and the place is platinum-certified for its eco-friendly design, so it follows LEED guidelines, which some folks appreciate.
The community offers a full range of care types, including independent living, assisted living, memory support for folks with Alzheimer's or other dementias, in-home care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, with 24/7 staff always ready to help if someone needs care day or night, whether it's everyday help, medication reminders, or more serious nursing care. There's a skilled nursing section for both short-term recovery and long-term needs, including wound care, pain management, IV therapy, enteral feeding, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, all provided by licensed and trained staff, and the place is certified by Medicare. Residents who need temporary help can take advantage of respite care, which gives caregivers a break and lets people experience the community for a short stay.
Life there includes a lot of activities if people want to get involved, like movie nights, arts classes, conversation groups, happy hours, weekly pickleball games, lectures, and concerts. The wellness program focuses on six areas of health-physical, intellectual, emotional, social, vocational, and spiritual-and there's a fitness center with a personal trainer, along with walking paths, an arts room, a garden, and a full salon and barber shop. Dining is an important part of daily life, with meals served in a proper dining room in the evenings, a bistro downstairs, an outdoor terrace on the fifth floor, and a lounge up on the 25th floor, and meals aim to be nutritious and balanced.
Residents have access to city transportation like bus and Max stations, which makes it easy for folks to get around town and visit cultural spots, and social opportunities abound, since many neighbors like to organize events themselves. The building has a 24-hour emergency alert system for safety and is staffed to meet different levels of care as needs change, making it possible for people to age in place, going from independent living to skilled nursing if that ever becomes necessary. There are protections in place against unfair eviction or discrimination, covering things like gender identity, orientation, and source of income, following federal laws.
Special features include on-site podiatry, massage therapy, beauty services, lab work, pharmaceutical help, wound care, and the Accelerated Care Plus therapy program. The place is well-kept, with a beautiful property and a comfortable environment meant to support everyone's highest level of function. Residents say there's a lively and friendly community feel, with opportunities to stay active, keep learning, and connect with others at every stage of life.
