Avamere at Chestnut Lane

Avamere at Chestnut Lane sits in Gresham, Oregon, and offers care for older adults in many stages of life, whether folks want some independence or need more help as time goes on, with 70 rooms to choose from, like cozy studios, alcoves, and one-bedroom apartments full of sunlight, all with important safety features such as emergency call systems and grab bars in the showers. The community's known for being the first on the West Coast built specifically for Deaf and DeafBlind adults, and staff here use American Sign Language, which you don't see every day-there's a focus on making sure everyone feels understood and supported. The place has licensed residential care, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias, independent living, and respite care, so seniors can stay in one place even if their health needs change, and specialized services help with daily living, medications, check-ins, and wellness therapy, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy right on site. Folks will find restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, a lively activities calendar, and amenities like arts and crafts, gardening, transportation, and 24-hour staff that's always around if someone needs anything, with housekeeping and apartment maintenance included to make things a bit easier. Safety and comfort sit at the heart of the design, and there's a big effort to keep people active and connected, whether someone needs a lot of care or just wants some company and support in a bright, homelike place, and the community feels proud to have been recognized as one of Oregon's most admired companies by the Portland Business Journal.

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is managed by Avamere.

Founded in 1995 by Rick Miller in Oregon, Avamere is headquartered in Wilsonville and operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Originally growing to 33 facilities, the company spun off its senior living division (Arete Living) in 2022, refocusing on skilled nursing care.