Avamere at Sandy sits in a pretty spot and offers a safe, welcoming place for older adults who want to live on their own, need some help, or need memory care. The folks working here act friendly and seem to care about doing a good job, and the place has a cozy feel that many people call inviting. The building has 79 rooms and 55 beds in layouts like studio, alcove studio, one-bedroom, deluxe one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and several with decks, so you have choices depending on how much space you want. If you have a pet, there's a one-time $600 pet fee, and the facility also asks for a one-time $2,000 community fee plus $100 per service point if you need extra help.
Residents choose between assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living starts at $5,264 per month and memory care shared suites start at $7,543 per month. Skilled nursing care's available on site if you happen to need more help than assisted living, so you probably wouldn't have to move somewhere else as your needs change. Memory care at Avamere at Sandy includes features to help prevent wandering and keep things calm, using training from Dementia Live to support people dealing with memory loss. Staff stay on site 24 hours a day and the community has advanced safety features and an emergency call system, so help's always close by if something goes wrong.
Housekeeping and maintenance come standard, and people can take part in fitness classes, lots of activities, and scheduled rides in the facility's transportation. Meals are served restaurant-style with attention to nutrition and good ingredients, and the kitchen tries to make food that supports health and comfort. The activity calendar keeps residents busy, and there are special features meant to make life easier and more enjoyable for senior adults, both in assisted living and memory care. Those who want to stay independent find lots of support here, and folks needing more help with daily tasks can get just the amount of care they need through the facility's points system.
Avamere at Sandy's received recognition like the Best of Senior Living award, Best Activities in Senior Living, the American Health Care Association bronze quality award, and has been named among Oregon's most admired companies by the Portland Business Journal. This community is managed by Areté Living and is part of the larger Avamere Family of Companies. You'll find a culture here built around friendliness, thoughtfulness, and steady work, where residents' safety and well-being come first and everybody seems to pitch in to make things run smoothly.
