Where to start? This place is amazingly wonderful. I'll limit myself to only a few things. One…read morething to keep in mind when looking at reviews on yelp is that Hope Village is a campus comprised of (1) garden and cottage homes complete with covered patio, laundry room, and garage, (2) senior apartment buildings with indoor hallway entrance and patio entrance and common laundry room, and (3) Marquis's Acute Rehab and assisted living facilities. Speaking only for the first two options, this place is homey, safe, well maintained, inside and out. Staff is primo and enable the residents themselves to knit together a caring community that functions on several levels: friend groups, activities, common projects, get-togethers, safety net for each other. This is more than I could have hoped for. My little dog and I think of this as "home". The waiting list tells you everything you need to know about the gem that HV is for seniors.

Avoid this place. They take your $5000 deposit then no matter what refuse to refund it. Then, they…read moresell you a life lease on way overpriced poorly maintained moldy small apartments and once they have your $320,000 to $550,000 they only give you back 40% should circumstances require you to leave. Then, they won't give you your 40% until they have money from a new buyer, effectively it's a huge PONZI SCHEME! The management is horrible and unable to be honest, yet, claim to be a "Christian" organization. Don't fall for it! They are out to get your money and after they do couldn't care less about you! If you question anything you can forget them ever doing anything for you! Run the other way!!! There are lots better options!

My wife and I moved to Mary's Woods two months ago, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. We…read morehave been welcomed by many of our neighbors and feel part of the community already. All of the staff have been consistently warm and friendly as well. The grounds are stunning. Enjoying the beautiful landscaping on the many walking paths has been a treat for us. And the food has been great. It's like being on a cruise ship or living in a resort community with all the amenities. Whatever apprehension we had about moving to a retirement community has been erased by our good fortune in finding such a wonderful new home.

My husband had a stroke in August 2022. We moved into Marys Woods assisted living in Nov. 2022. I…read morelove it here! The caregivers are very good and kind, the nurses follow our health concerns closely, the dining room makes an effort to serve delicious food and the servers are attentive and cheerful. We are offered a wide variety of activities as well as movies in the afternoon and evenings. Overall, it feels like we are all one big family. Last but not least is the heavenly surroundings, the gigantic pine trees, the variety of trees and flowering bushes. The grounds is one large area of natural beauty that is exhilarating to take walks in and be spiritually and physically refreshed.

Summerfield Estates Retirement Community offers everything essential to senior living. Next to…read moreKing City in Tigard, Oregon, Summerfield Estates Retirement Community is walking distance to shopping, pharmacies, doctors, dentists and restaurants. However, no need to walk, they will take you to your doctor appointments and non-medical destinations within a 10-mile radius. Wednesdays are set a side for outings, have you been to the beach lately? Summerfield Estates Retirement Community has a 12 passenger van that will take you and your friends out for the day to nearby destinations. How about Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge? We live in beautiful area, lets explore it. Summerfield Estates Retirement Community has a beautiful landscape and residents can enjoy a balcony overlooking a courtyard. These courtyards are manicured with rose bushes, rhododendron and hydrangea. If you are a nature lover, you will enjoy several species of birds (including humming birds). So bring your flower pots for your balcony or patio and remember to bring a bird feeder. If its gardening that you like, join the garden club and plant your summer vegetables in our raised flower beds. Residents at Summerfield Estates Retirement Community enjoy themselves every day and are happy to call it their home.

Haylee is just wonderful and is great at what she does! Go in for a tour and ask her she will make…read moreyou feel welcome

O to be old and in love again, in the portland rain! A nice place for senior shenanigans. Had a…read morenice meal in one of the onsite restaurants with good friends.Then saw some live theater. First Lady Lou. A play in 2 acts about First Lady Lou Henery Hoover. A wonderful experence.

From the owner: Rose Villa is a nonprofit, continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located on a bluff above the…read moreWillamette River in Portland, Oregon, offering cottage homes and a continuum of care from independent living to supportive services in your home to 24-hour nursing care. It is an active, inclusive adult community, in which every person is needed and can be fully engaged and energized.

My girlfriend is the social worker for Dallas Retirement Village. She drives 1:20 each way to and…read morefrom work. I tell her she needs to find a job closer to home and she says no way because the management team and nurses are the best she's ever seen. She loves her job and in this industry that must speak for something good about this company.

From the owner: Nestled in the charming town of Dallas, Oregon, Dallas Retirement Village offers independent…read moreliving, asisted living, short and long-term care, and memory care. With over 75 years of unwavering dedication, our close-knit community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly feels like home. Here, residents enjoy a vibrant community serving exceptional hospitality, a variety of events and activities, and a full spectrum of care. Dallas Retirement Village is dedicated to fostering an active and fulfilling lifestyle, giving individuals 55+ complete peace of mind as they create cherished memories and build friendships. Schedule a tour to learn more about Dallas Retirement Village.

Highgate Vancouver is an excellent assisted living community! They offer a wide range of care…read moreoption from independent living homes to memory care. Both of my parents moved to HG when my father's Alzheimer's became too advanced for my mother to mange, along with her own health issues. They had tried the in-home caregivers for awhile in order to stay in their home, but their needs had increased to the point it was not safe for them to stay at home. They both improved immediately within the first month of moving into HG. Having more consistent care and medication management really helped them, plus having more social time with other residence and staff was another bonus. They were honestly getting a little isolated in their home when they could not get out and about like they used to. The director, nurses, caregivers and all other staff have been nothing but fabulous, caring people to work with. And even if there have been SNAFUs - they are always quick to address any concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend Highgate Vancouver to friends and family!

These people are great. We moved my wife's brother here from another nearby "assisted living"…read morefacility that wasn't really taking very good care of him, probably because they have a lot of turnover. Highgate is a smaller facility that is much more intimate. They have a bulletin board with about a dozen pictures of staff that have been there for at least 10 years. When we ate a meal in their dining room I noticed (1) their tables are widely spaced for walkers and (2) some of the administrative staff actually serve the tables. They are all very intimate with the residents. The food is great by the way. We were fortunate to tour just as they had an opening in assisted living. However, after 10 days they called us in for a conference. There had been an incident and they recognized that he was in an early stage of dementia. We were afraid they might say he "wasn't a good fit" for the place. We said that in the meeting and all three staffers immediately reacted for us to be assured, that this is what they are equipped to handle. They have people who are trained in dealing with dementia and have a program for helping keep the minds active which can otherwise lead to pent up frustration. We realize we were too close to see the subtle changes but when they explained how all the little signs added up, it really explained a lot. When something like this hits a family member you are in denial, you don't see it happening. We didn't. They started him in the program and shortly had an opening in memory care where they get the same great food. These people really care and evaluated his behavior. Another place just told us that he was "misbehaving". Highgate is much much better. We're very glad to have found them.

We moved my 90 year old mother to Parkland in January of this year. She was very unhappy with…read moreliving conditions at a different assisted living home. She liked the people and atmosphere at Parkland but was hesitant with uncertainties. The community relations director, Marie Jennings was very considerate of my mom's feelings and reassured us that when the time was right everything would work out. Three weeks later my mother told me she wanted to make the move. We called Marie who told that an apartment had just become available. No sales pressure, just waiting for us to say yes to the move and things happened very rapidly in an in the elder care environment which is so often overshadowed with clouds of insufficiency. My mother is still quite the foodie and likes the food at Parkland, especially the soup. One of the first things I noticed was the happy and visible caregivers who always seem to be working in teams. My mother has lots of health issues and does lots of complaining but she likes the caregivers who finish her care with hugs and reassurances. I see her smiling when they leave. My wife and I travel part of the year. Recently my mother's motorized wheelchair broke down. She was quite distraught and wanted me to come home and fix it right away. This was impossible. I called the Parkland triage person and asked if the maintenance person could take a look to see if some simple and basic was the problem. This did not happen. When I arrived at Parkland a week later I discovered the charger had simply come unplugged. I brought this to the attention of Marie. She gave my wife and I options for how this could be handled. At our request she called the people involved who by the way are very busy, into her office. We talked about how important it is that when my wife and I are away we can feel good about my mother's safety and well being. Everybody makes mistakes but Marie Jennings handled this situation as a true caring professional. Thank you Marie and Parkland staff. You are all amazing. Elwyn Behnke

I recently visited several homes in McMinnvile for possible residency for my mother. Parkland is…read moremy first choice. The criteria I used was extensive but the main reason for my choice was the happiness I saw in the residents and the overall positive environment that they lived in. Most everyone had a smile on their face and I saw whole families having lunch or just visiting with their loved ones. I also thought the living space in the apartments and studios were nice and light and bright. The only reason I did not give Parkland 5 stars is because my mother is not yet a resident there so I can not speak from her experience. In my opinion, Parkland is a wonderful place for a loved one and I would rest easy if my mom becomes a resident of this facility.

I absolutely love Hearthstone at Murrayhill. I toured numerous assisted living and memory care…read morefacilities when my family was looking for a warm, loving place for our Mom and Dad (they both needed memory care). I wish they could have lived at Hearthstone but ultimately we had to go with Sunnyside Care Center in Salem which was "ok" but not great (for instance there was always a lot of "beeping", TVs going and lots of fluorescent lighting and the smell of cleaning materials). Not terrible, just not especially "homey". During my tour of Hearthstone at Murrayhill (and many other visits subsequently) I found that there is a down-to-earth family atmosphere at Hearthstone. Fresh flowers, daily activities indoors and out - and the chef cooks with real food that looks good and tastes delicious. The memory care wing is clean and peaceful with the usual activities one sees for this kind of care - but you can really tell that the staff is personally invested in the residents' quality of life and that the residents enjoy them too. When a person has to live somewhere 24/7, it helps if the lighting is pleasant and the atmosphere feels like home. I really think Hearthstone has done a terrific job in that department. I recommend taking a tour so you can see for yourself - and maybe go there a few times just to get a sense of the activities and atmosphere.

My family is grateful we found Hearthstone at Murrayhill. This community was a literal godsend for…read moremy parents dealing with diagnoses associated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. During a very stressful time, the community and leadership at Hearthstone made this process as easy as possible. My parents were at first reticent to leave their long-time home and move into this community, but they are now not only physically and medically safe, but they are socially and spiritually thriving. Thank you, Hearthstone for giving us peace of mind and giving us back our parents for what I believe will be for many years to come.

My husband and I have been searching for a small home in Charbonneau in which to retire. We had…read morelived in a certain Charbonneau neighborhood about 25 years ago and were walking around there today when we saw a Paulson sign in the window of a condo with a great view. We peeked in windows and could tell the unit was not occupied and a lock box was on the door. Excited about returning to our old neighborhood, we rushed to the office of our Charbonneau realtor for more info but he said the unit was not on MLS so my husband and I decided to go to the Paulson office. Our agent volunteered to go with us, so the three of us walked over. I could not believe the answers we received from Sallie Paulson and the rude and arrogant manner in which she spoke to us. When my husband asked the price of the condo, she replied that she didn't know. The realtor asked a few questions and she spoke to him in the same rude manner and announced that she wasn't sure it was for sale. I tried next and asked what the price will be if it does become for sale and she answered that she did not know. The entire experience was amazing in many ways. I am not suggesting a lawsuit against Paulson for discriminating against us - for one thing, we are not members of a protected class. But I am suggesting that her behavior was unethical. One does not put their agency's sign in a window and a lockbox on the door of a property and then claim she is not sure if it is for sale when a qualified prospect inquires about buying it. And I am stating unequivocally that Sallie Paulson is one of the most unprofessional business people I have ever met. Very, very rude. I am just amazed that she used to be successful. I suggest you stay away from this woman. Charbonneau has many gracious, ethical and professional real estate agents.

Too many things! I'd give this joint a a zero rating if I could! WHO uses PAPER coupons in this day…read moreand age!NOT computerized! More than once in my first month here-NO dinner as I signed up for, at 5:15pm! WHO eats at 4:30pm? Promised transportation at tour/sales pitch-NOT! Limit: ONCE per week ride for DR's only! Extremely CHEAP construction-I get to listen to toilets being flushed by neighbors, and washers dumping their load! Can't even hear my TV! YE GODS! This is NOT 'a place for Mom', unless you dislike her. No concierge, and, and, and.... Only good side: I don't have to hear the Max Train all night - only birds singing! I'm outta here!

My mom moved from California to be close to me--her only daughter--and she couldn't be happier. It…read moreis a warm and friendly community. The food is great. There are lots of activities and adventures for the residents. The apartments are large with great storage. We looked at many independent living facilities and we are glad we chose this one.