First Choice For Seniors sits in Gresham, Oregon, where folks have access to public transportation, stores, hospitals, and other needed places, and the community gives different types of senior care, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, respite care, and care homes. People can come in for scheduled tours led by a dedicated team who make sure visitors meet staff and other residents so they get a real feel for the place. Staff talk through all the care options, whether that's living on your own with some help around, joining memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, or getting full-time nursing.
The facility has a Level II residential care home with five private, carpeted bedrooms, each with a private bathroom and a large roll-in shower, and each room comes with cable and internet so residents can stay connected or watch TV when they want. The halls and living spaces have hardwood floors, and the whole community has indoor and outdoor areas where residents can gather, along with restaurant-style dining and snacks for different diets, such as vegetarian or low-sodium needs. Residents can bring their pets, which makes things a bit more like home for some folks.
Safety gets a lot of attention here, and rooms have emergency systems and smoke alarms. The grounds stay locked and secure, and there's a WanderGuard system for folks who wander, which can keep families at ease, especially for residents with memory issues. Skilled staff, including registered nurses, handle medication and health care, like help with insulin, injections, colostomy, and hospice care, and they can use a Hoyer Lift for residents who need mobility help. The facility has specific care for seniors with Parkinson's, dementia, and diabetes, and staff provide incontinence care, high acuity care, and medication management.
There's a regular program with social, spiritual, and physical activities, off-site outings, wellness classes, and even beautician services on-site, and the goal is to encourage friendships, independence, and healthy living, and everyone gets chances to take part in events, whether they're held inside or out in the community courtyard or garden areas. Visitors will notice the place feels warm and cozy, and the staff, many with over seven years of experience, focus on giving each resident individual attention in a home-like setting, and with laundry service, activities, close parking, cottages, lodge apartments, and a health center, the facility tries to cover most daily needs for seniors who want to balance care, comfort, and some independence.
