Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care sits at 4001 SE 182nd Avenue in Gresham and offers a lot of options for seniors who need different levels of care, and it's the kind of place where you'll see staff helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and just getting from place to place, whether it's to activities or the dining room, and if someone's not feeling well there's food delivered right to the apartment and help with medication management, even with ordering and storing prescriptions, and folks who need temporary support or are coming back from surgery can get respite care so the family gets a little break and the resident gets professional help, and the place is known for helping people through memory loss, Alzheimer's, and dementia with secure memory care areas and programs to help keep cognitive function up, and they really focus on keeping folks active with full schedules of activities, social groups, outings for groceries or medical appointments with transportation all arranged, and a friendly approach that respects each person's individuality and history.
The building features indoor and outdoor common areas, including gardens, a gazebo, a small pond, and places to sit in the fresh air, and the different apartments-studios, suites, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms-give people a choice in how they want to live, and yes, pets are welcome, because they know how much comfort an animal can bring. People who use wheelchairs can get showers easily, and residents get daily help with laundry, cleaning, towels, linens, and trash, so no one has to worry about the little chores that can pile up. There's also special support for folks needing a little more help getting around or transferring from place to place, including escorts, and all meal services have help for those who need food cut up, food prepared in a certain way, and when folks are ill, trays can go straight to the apartments.
Powell Valley has a family-feel philosophy rooted in the old family farm and rose garden that used to be there, and they do keep up a tradition of treating people as individuals, making sure everyone feels respected and included. They work with Village HealthCare nearby so people who need skilled nursing or rehab have options, making it pretty easy to get help whatever your needs. There's an onsite beautician for haircuts, devotional services both in and out of the building, and no smoking indoors, ever. The memory care team is noted for their activities, engaging folks with programs that help with socialization, friendship, and keeping minds as sharp as possible, and staff are there all day and all night, every day, so people never have to feel alone or go without help if they need it, and the philosophy really centers on letting people age at their own pace, blending independence with as much support as makes sense, so there isn't any pressure to give up independence before it's truly needed.
The community does have daily tours, and folks who want to look around or need a virtual tour can set one up, so families who aren't sure what's best for their loved ones can come see the place, look at the range of suites, check out the activities and common areas, and talk to someone like Deanndrea Gonzalez, the marketing director, if they want to know more about daily life. There's resident parking, transportation services, a pet-friendly policy, and the staff are known for helping families find the fit that works best for each person as needs change. Powell Valley tries to create a setting where people feel safe, valued, and able to make the most of their days, and the support is there if someone starts to need more help. The quiet grounds, the community's history, and its range of activities make it a spot where seniors can live comfortably and stay as independent as they can for as long as possible.
