Independent Living Communities in Forest Grove, OR

"The thing that I noticed first off at Brookdale Newberg was how beautiful the dining room was. I imagine that the residents feel like they're eating in a five-star restaurant. There's white tablecloths and there was a two story set of windows with a beautiful view of the courtyard. It was just very elegant. They had ice cream socials, games, and a jukebox. There was a little 50s diner upstairs, and one of the residents, an elderly gentleman, was the disc jockey, and he was up there getting ready for the afternoon's entertainment. So, that was fun to see. It's a beautiful facility."

"Brookdale Rose Valley Scappoose was very nice. The food was really good. The layout was great. The rooms were very light and airy. The light was good. They were very nice. It was a little nicer than the other facility. The community was a little bit more alert as a group They had a lot of ladies that were communicating well in the cafeteria, and they seemed to be having a good time. They had a nice library, a pool table, and a puzzle room. I thought it was very nice, and in fact, I told them if Mom chooses to move, I would like her to go there. The staff was really helpful and very good. He answered all our questions. We had a lot of questions, and he was very good. The nurse was good. The kitchen staff was very nice and accommodating. Mom is very picky. We all went to lunch there, and the food was excellent. Mom said the food was cold and wasn't very good, but my sister and I both thought it was good. She had salmon and I had the chicken cordon blue. We tried to mix it up, so we had a variety to try, and it was good."

"I toured Calaroga Terrace, and I knew immediately it was not the right place for me. The person who took me around was the most vivacious and the most positive person. Debbie was wonderful. I think she was the marketing manager or the sales manager. She really was a dynamite person, but the place wasn't right for me. The sizes of the rooms were OK, but they did not have stoves. While I am 83, I still love to cook. They provide three meals a day, seven days a week. The place is older. It's a renovated hotel, but it looks tired. I wouldn't fit in there. It's the only high-rise that I toured. I noticed that there were birds that were using the windows on the ninth floor, and I wondered how often the windows got cleaned. Inside, the cleanliness was fine though. They had two libraries, a lounge on each floor, and a craft room. They had the typical amenities that almost all of these had."

"Mom is at MorningStar at Laurelhurst. It is very clean. Most of the caregivers are very caring and loving. They enjoy what they do and care for the residents. There were a few issues at the beginning, but things are better now. No place is perfect. I was given a couple of opportunities to have a meal there, and the food is always very fresh because the memory care patients are always served first. It's nutritious and they have a really good chef. There's a good variety. There are a lot of coloring activities (they have adult coloring books). They also play music and then have movies after dinner. They have other activities that I noticed on the board, like going for a walk and trivia things, but Mom's not interested in any of that stuff. She's very picky. She's always just sitting there, totally bored."

"It was a very nice place. It's new, wide open, and very bright. They have a nice facility and a good size room. The staff was excellent. The dining area was bright and open. It was just very pleasant."

Hazel Dell Assisted Living offers seniors and their families a range of senior living and care services from our inviting community. We give you the freedom to enjoy the activities you love most without worrying about the hassle of household responsibilities. From our restaurant-style dining services that offer an ever-changing menu of new and familiar meals, to a full calendar of events and activities that let you choose your desired level of activity, you're in control of selecting the care and services that are right for you. Here are just some of our Services and Amenities: Diet & Nutrition Communal Dining Room Service Guest Meals Respite Care Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area Personal Care Meal Preparation Staff Training & Qualifications Staff trained in Medication Management Garden Games Hobbies & Recreation Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs Educational Activities/Programs Music Activities/Programs Horticultural Activities Tabletop & Other Games/Programs Facilitated Field Trips/Outings Health Services Hospice Care Medication Reminders Guest Parking On-Site Services Religious Services Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance Transportation & Shopping To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

"My dad moved into Solista Milwaukie by Cogir. I chose it because it mainly had to do with proximity to where I live. My wife and mother-in-law had toured this place, and out of all the places they toured, they said this one felt the best. That was one of the main reasons why I picked it. His apartment is very clean, newly renovated, and nice. The staff is friendly, nice, and very helpful. I have tried the meal, and it's very good. They did a movie night on Friday, but my dad didn't go to it, and that's the only thing I'm familiar with. He's only been here since the first."

"Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living is very nice, peaceful, clean, and welcoming. Everybody was friendly, very helpful, and courteous. The apartments are small for me. I would have to get rid of some stuff. It's kind of interesting that they're going to have Christmas in July. They do try to have activities. They have movies. The food was good. It looked great to me, so I had no complaints about the place."

"We toured Van Mall Retirement. It was somewhat modern. It was clean. It seemed very well-organized. The meals, the activities, and the space seemed very spacious for the amount of people that were there. The people that we passed that are living there, seemed very happy. I don't think we passed one person who didn't acknowledge the woman who was giving us our tour. I thought that was special and unique. It was a safe environment. The lighting was good. The one-bedroom apartment we looked at, the floor plan of it was acceptable. It would be a huge adjustment for my parents. It was large enough that it could hold some of their furniture and that it would be fairly easy to make it homey. The kitchen facility was more than adequate. The refrigerator was a decent size. The pantry was more than what they would need. It was just suitable for a couple or, or even for a single person. The grounds were very pretty. There was a beautiful courtyard. There was a place to do gardening, and there was a library. It just seemed very accommodating for my parents and anyone that wanted to be there. We looked at the menu and that particular location is set up like restaurant style so that the people living there can go in and order from an actual menu, which is pretty special, I think."

"I like The Lofts by Cogir. I just wish they had a different restaurants closer to the independent living. It was clean. I like the two-bedroom unit; however, the walls are painted kind of a dark pinkish tan color. A brighter color would help. The staff was very nice."

"The independent living of Cogir of Glenwood Place had three dining options. The residents could go to the main dining room, they could go to a buffet, and then they also had a cafe. The staff members just seemed very friendly. I talked to the marketing director, and I also met a couple of other staff members during the tour, but I did not interact with them. They are a newer facility, and it was beautiful. They have a gym and a pool. One of the things they offer there is two movies a day, so there's a movie in the morning and in the afternoon. They seem to have a wide variety of activities."

"I like Somerset Lodge. Everybody that I talked to said it's like family. They invited me to lunch, and lunch was good. The people were wonderful. Everybody was wonderful. The person that took me around was great. She spent a lot of time with me. It's a beautiful location. They have big green areas for walking. It is very high on my list, but I'm not sure if I can afford it in a year. Maybe it will be a little too expensive for me. The food was very good. I was sitting with three very nice ladies. This lady who took me around gave me lots of time, and she was a star. They have just decorated for Christmas. The residents decorated it and they did an unbelievable job."

"We went to Glenmoore Gracious Retirement Living. They have two-bedroom, two-bathroom units, but none are available at this time. They had a very nice dining room. The building and its surroundings were very nice. We had lunch there, which was pretty good. The staff seemed pretty good, too."

"Country Meadows Village serves excellent food. I have no complaints. The wait staff is very personable. I gained 10 pounds after I got here. There's always something pleasurable on the menu, and they always have daily specials. Sometimes it piques your interest, and sometimes it doesn't, but they have a huge menu to choose from. So, you're never hard-pressed to find something that appeases you. I like it. I know the age of the building, but I'm perfectly happy. When I have had a problem, they take care of it. The activities are varied. There are so many things you can do. They bend over backwards trying to fill an interest level for everybody. The value for the money is very good. I moved up here from Southern Oregon, and I did not know this facility until I drove up to the front of it, but in my research, there was nobody in comparison for cost and facility. I also chose this place because of the location (it was close to my family)."