Friendsview Retirement Community sits in Newberg, Oregon as a faith-based, nonprofit retirement option for people aged 62 and older, and while the community was established by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church, everyone's welcome. The place covers a lot of ground and has several neighborhoods like Springbrook Meadows, Meadow Way, Sutton Terrace, Pennington Terrace, Cherry Street Village, and Gardenside, each with its own style and feel, so you can pick between a cozy studio, a big apartment with a balcony, a roomy duplex, or even a cottage, and in some areas like Sutton Terrace, you'll find apartments with nine different floor plans and even underground parking, while in Pennington Terrace, the units have windows on two or more sides for more light. There're apartments with patios and decks, views, pet-friendly rules, community lounges on every floor with fireplaces, and wide walkways with wheelchair access, so getting around stays easy for everyone. The variety of care types stretches from independent living, residential care, assisted living, and memory care-including a special Alzheimer's and dementia care unit-so residents can get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility when and if they need it, and they even offer in-home care for those looking for more flexibility. The Life Plan Community model lets people transition to higher levels of care as time goes on without having to leave the community, and there's the Intent List, which is a wait list for independent living that lets hopeful residents join annual events and get their name on an apartment before it actually becomes available.
Staff helps with pretty much everything, from eating and grooming to laundry, housekeeping, and even transportation using the community's own bus, and if residents want something to do, there's always a calendar with activities like fitness classes, games, clubs, happy hours, woodworking in the shop, and trips out on the bus, plus lifelong learning through a partnership with George Fox University right nearby, and there are opportunities to join in events or shape the programs too since residents have an active role in the community. Some neighborhoods have special spots for gathering, like Cherry Street Bistro and big outdoor courtyards for entertaining, or a community kitchen and barbecue area if you want to cook with friends or neighbors, and there's always a lounge, mini-library, or community room close by if you're after a quiet spot to read, play cards, or see what's going on. Meals get served in communal dining rooms, maintenance and concierge services keep things easy, and there's even a convenience store and a gift shop on the grounds so folks don't need to drive if they don't want to, and if you need to go further, staff can help arrange transportation for appointments or shopping. The on-site fitness center, yoga room, gardens, and business center give places to stay busy or healthy, and all the buildings and common spaces have wide walkways and wheelchair access for safety and comfort.
Friendsview is pet-friendly but has some rules for pets, and the community's Christ-centered values show up in how services address not only physical and emotional needs but also spiritual ones, and the Charles Beals Health Center handles continuing health care, including long-term care when it's needed. Memory care, personal care, board and care rooms, and apartment-style housing mean there are options as needs change, and support is available for employment resources or navigating senior living questions. Neighbors can spend time in the gardens or work together in programs focused on purpose and discovery, or just sit by the fire with friends. Friendsview gets a 4.4 rating based on nine reviews, and folks here have plenty of choices for where and how they want to live and stay active as they age, all while having a say in how things run and what comes next.
