We saw Laurelhurst House. The visit was good. It was nice but quite small and limited. I don't think they had many activities.

Laurelhurst House
Offers Assisted Living
3 Reviews

Reviews of Laurelhurst House
Assisted Living Reviews for Laurelhurst House
April 14, 2017
I visited this facility
October 12, 2011
Other
From the moment I walked through the door on my very first visit, I noticed that things were not quite right with the facility, for one as soon as I walked in there was a resident standing near the front door she immediately saw me and with the sweetest smile said welcome! Then I noticed her face turn white, I literally had to grab her before she fell on the floor from passing out. I escorted her to the closest chair in the lobby. I didn't want to leave her sitting there by herself in case she were to become faint again but I needed to get a caregiver for her and there was not a staff member in sight. A family member happened to be walking through with one of the residents so I quickly explained the situation and he agreed to wait with my resident. I found a staff member, though it was not easy at all, explained to them what happened and which resident it was. When I heard the staff member enlighten me on the circumstances as to why this resident might be faint and dizzy I felt completely sick to my stomach. It turns out that a couple hours prior to all of this her doctor had started her on a new medication which she received for the FIRST time earlier during med rounds. First of all, when you start a resident on a new medication, you moniter them! You never know how a resident will react to medication, so it is the job of the med tech/care givers to stay close to that resident and check on them frequently after giving them the new meds. This resident practically fell in my arms and the staff members were brushing it off like it was no big deal. If the resident fell, she could have hit her head, broke bones, or worse and I was disgusted by the whole situation. Not a great first visit.
Returning for my next visit and visits after, I promised that I would not let what happened that first visit be a factor in future visits, so I left it at the door. I gave the facility a fresh start and I began chatting with the residents and watching the staff care for them. There were some staff members that appeared to take their jobs a little too seriously and there were staff members who seemed to care less. I noticed a lot of bickering among the staff and loud enough for other residents, staff, visitors, and myself to hear. The treatment and care of the residents is second-rate at best, half of the staff members seem either to wrapped up in their own lives and the other half are too busy bossing around fellow staff members, so know one is really ever paying attention to the residents and when they do they act like they have bigger and better places to be as they rush the residents to so things, they seem very pushy - more like they are herding cattle then working around actual human beings with feelings, opinions, and all. The staff are not that friendly or helpful when dealing with family members or other visitors as well, when I first started visiting the facility, before I really knew my way around, I asked a staff member where I could find an area they refer to as the "second reading room" the staff member first looked at me like I was from another planet, as if I should have known better than to interrupt her day and ask her questions, and then said these exact words..."it's around here somewhere, keep going straight, I'm sure you'll eventually run into it." Yeah, that's the type of customer service offered there, and what's worse is that a resident ended up having to point me in the right direction.
The facility itself is okay, I like the location a lot - everything that a resident could need is close by and they have a cute coffee shop built into the corner of the building and it's accessible from the sidewalk, which is nice. I don't like, however, that the exterior of the building looks better than the interior, inside the facility just seems really dark and gloomy to me. The design and decor throughout don't create a common theme, it looks as if they took already decorated and furnished rooms from different places and slapped them together all under one roof. It is confusing and it seems as if they don't care about their appearance. I know appearance isn't everything, but it's still pretty important - when a potential resident or a visitor walks in to the facility for the first time, the very first thing they look at is the facility itself, the appearance, and they will have either a good first impression or a bad one. You know, if the quality of care was flawless, I would probably not be as hard on the look of the facility because at least it would prove that they shine when it comes to the residents, it would show that they at least have their priorities straight. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
Throughout all of my visits to this facility I can't help thinking and it has become like this nagging thought that won't go away, but it really seems as if they just don't care, not about any of it. Their appearance, the treatment and care of the residents, the activities and events offered, the amenities and services available, helping visitors and families, etc. It's really disappointing because the residents deserve to have staff members that care greatly about their well-being, happiness, comfort, safety, and so on. They deserve more than anything to have a care team that is friendly and caring as well as respectful and professional, but currently - they don't have this... There is no excuse for the resident not to have this.
I don't refer people to this building and I'm sad about that because any facility that cares for residents should be great. The should be great enough to where I feel good about sending people their way, and what upsets me the most about a facility that is not good enough to recommend is that while it helps in keeping new residents from moving in, my concern goes to all of the residents currently living there. What about them? I keep going back to Laurelhurst House and I keep doing everything in my power to make the facility better for the residents living in it, but there is a long way to go and a lot that needs to be done. So I would encourage people to steer clear of Laurelhurst House at least until some of the issues are resolved, customer service and other types of training has been had by all staff members, they become organized and there are fewer errors made, the treatment and care of the residents change for the better, as well as some other needed improvements. I hope I begin to see more and more improvement during upcoming and future visits.
Provider Response
Thank you Caring459616 for your feedback. My name is Terry Brandt and I am the owner/developer of this assisted living community. It is very important to me and our staff to address all concerns in an effort to make us better at what we do. First, please accept my apology for your bad experience. We are normally known for our exceptional attention to detail and we regret that we missed the mark. In 2000, I helped pioneer and establish a unique preferred provider partnership agreement with Providence Hospital's ElderPlace (EP) Program that provides a holistic caring team of physicians, nurses and caseworkers assigned to assist EP members. As a result we have tried to work hard to develop a reputation for consistently delivering the highest quality of services and care to all of our residents and I will personally look into the examples you provided to make any needed changes. I agree that the treatment and care of our residents is our biggest priority. Resident activities are included in our robust life enrichment program tailored to meet the needs and capabilities of our residents. While not readily seen by the public and as an example, we have developed a unique vertical gardening program for each resident whose individual apartment is equipped with an exterior drip irrigated window box. We grow lots of flowers and veggies that contribute to being reminded of our relationship with nature and have fun canning and sharing our food and flowers with our kitchen. I would love to take you on a tour. Our building interior was designed and was newly furnished in a home-style decor that we endeavor to maintain and keep as fresh as when originally completed. It sounds like we may have missed something though and it may not appeal to everyone. It is not a contemporary or a modern design, but it hopefully represents what you might find in a classic older home in our neighborhood and one that many of our resident's felt comfortable living in for most of their lives. I would like to personally extend an invitation to you and others to drop by and meet with me to discuss any additional questions or concerns that you might want to share. It is my promise that I will continue to work hard to be the best assisted living provider to our residents and to our community at large. Thank you for your comments and please call me or email me should you want to continue this conversation.
August 03, 2011
I visited this facility
This facility offers assisted living only, in a location that is easy to access.
But from the reception to the medical care, the place does not seem to be working well.
The facility is small, with only an upstairs and downstairs. None of the rooms have good views, and they are not kept very clean; they seem to need more staff to do the job.
There was a problem in the past, mostly involving improper medication management that was discovered during an inspection and resulted in some changes in the staff. They are now trying to improve by supervising and documenting medications better, but it is too soon to tell whether there has been true improvement.
The dining room seems cramped and rather uninviting. The food served there is way too saltyâ€"�and many of the residents complain about it.
There really are no good activities for people. And at night, the whole facility is under the care of very few caregivers.
The cost is similar to other places in the area, but the care and management is currently lacking.
Services and Amenities of Laurelhurst House
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
Room and housing options
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Garden And Patio
- Features Extra: Library With Fireplace; Activity Room With Landscaped Balcony; Sanctuary ; Hydrotherapy Bath
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Medication Management
Activities
- Gardening
- Activities Extra: Massage, And Jacuzzi Bathing Room.
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Aid
Affiliations
- Affiliations Extra: Touchstone Communities
Guest services
- Guest Parking
Diet
- Special Diets
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 50
Range of services
- Range Of Services Extra: Personal Care Staff Available 24 Hours A Day; Health Monitoring; Incontinence Management ;Injections; Temporary Illness Care; Ambulation Assistance; Escort To Meals And Activities
Types of care
- Dressing And Grooming
- Bathing And Toileting
- Meal Preparation
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Check
Licenses
- State Licenses: 1407940089
About Laurelhurst House
Laurelhurst House is a senior living provider in Portland, Oregon that offers residents Assisted Living. Contact Laurelhurst House for more details on services and rates.
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