I toured this clean, pleasant facility in a nice neighborhood and felt reassured - the staff are kind, well-trained, long-tenured and attentive (the nurse is awesome). Communication, including hospice options, was excellent, it's affordable and conveniently located. I felt my loved one was in trusted, family-like care and I highly recommend it.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Healthcare staffing
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.50·(8)
Overall rating
5
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Care
5.0
Staff
4.5
Meals
4.5
Amenities
2.0
Value
4.0
Pros
Attentive staff
Well-trained caregivers
Kind and compassionate personnel
Long-tenured caregiving team
Supportive nursing care
Strong hospice coordination
Responsive administration
Pleasant, clean facility
Convenient location in a nice neighborhood
Informative admissions tour
Affordable pricing
Trusting staff–resident relationships
Cons
Shared bathing facilities that limit privacy and accessibility
Outdoor areas with limited accommodations for residents with mobility instability
Inconsistent admission and early administrative processes
Summary of reviews
Care quality at the facility is described positively, with reviewers emphasizing attentive, well-trained caregivers and supportive nursing presence. Long staff tenure and continuity appear to contribute to trusting relationships between residents, families, and caregivers; reviewers used family-like language to describe those bonds. The facility also communicates effectively about hospice and end-of-life options, suggesting coordination with outside clinical partners is a strength.
Staffing and personnel are the most consistently praised elements. Comments indicate kindness, responsiveness, and competence among caregivers and nurses. Many remarks highlight that staff take time with residents and maintain good lines of communication with families. These factors combine with a stable caregiver team to produce a perception of reliable day-to-day care.
Physical plant and amenities earn mixed but overall favorable notes. The building and immediate neighborhood are described as pleasant and clean, and the location is convenient for visitors. At the same time, reviewers identified two physical limitations: communal bathing arrangements that may not meet privacy or mobility needs for some residents, and outdoor spaces that lack sufficient fall‑mitigation or accessibility features for people who are unsteady on their feet. Cleanliness and a welcoming environment were otherwise reported positively.
Information about dining and activities is limited in the feedback set. Tour experiences were described as informative and helpful for decision making, but there are few detailed comments about meal quality, menu variety, or the range of recreational programming. Prospective families who prioritize dining options or structured activity schedules should ask for current menus and an activities calendar during a visit.
Management and administrative patterns show improvement over time. Some families reported administrative difficulties during the initial admissions period, but others noted that management became responsive and effective thereafter. Affordability was mentioned as a positive factor. Overall, the dominant patterns are of a facility with strong caregiver relationships, effective hospice coordination, and a pleasant, clean environment, tempered by specific facility-design limitations (shared bathing and outdoor accessibility) and limited public detail on dining and activities. Prospective residents should tour the bathing facilities and outdoor areas and discuss admission procedures and activity/dining offerings to ensure they match individual needs.
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Location
Pacific Living Centers of Hood River is located at 1995 8th St, Hood River, OR, 97031.
About Pacific Living Centers of Hood River
Pacific Living Centers of Hood River sits in Hood River, Oregon, and is known for its small, friendly setting with a total of 15 beds, creating a real close-knit, home-like atmosphere where staff and residents get to know each other pretty well over time, with a cozy boutique memory care community that's built especially for those with Alzheimer's or other dementia types, and you've got 24-hour awake staff, always ready to help, plus a separate, secure memory care area for those who tend to wander, so no one gets lost, and they even use bracelets that alert staff if someone leaves the building, which makes things safer for folks who might go outside by accident. The staff handles a lot of different needs, including residents with major behavior issues, exit-seeking, or those at risk of acting out physically, and they're trained to help with all kinds of transfers, like one-person or two-person assisted moves, and they can use mechanical lifts if someone needs more help, making sure everyone's care is custom to what they need every day, and if you're looking for a place that can monitor blood sugar, give insulin shots, or handle sliding scale therapy for diabetes, they're set up for that too, and they'll even keep track of blood sugar testing. The staff provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and they keep up with bowel and bladder care, offering reminders if needed, so there's a consistent level of daily support for residents who need it. Nurses and therapists visit and are on call for physical, occupational, or speech therapy, so you can get those services without having to leave, and they offer devotional services onsite or offsite, so people who want spiritual support have something to look forward to. The setting is pet-friendly, so cats and dogs can live with residents, the homes have ADA wheelchair accessibility, and you'll find both indoor and outdoor common areas for relaxing or visiting, and meals include international foods, vegetarian dishes, vegan choices, and special diets like no-salt or no-sugar, and a lot of residents seem to enjoy the food, since the place received awards for meals and dining, best activities, and most friendly. Residents can join in on yoga, stretching, art classes, brain fitness with Dakim, trivia, cooking classes, community service, and there's a packed schedule to keep minds and bodies active, and the kitchen's like the heart of the house where residents are welcome to help cook, which can boost independence and appetite. The short hallways make it easier to get around, and the building's decorated to feel comfortable, not institutional, so it feels like living in a regular home. Health plans are made for each person with dementia, and the guarded environment means families can feel safer if their loved one is likely to wander. Pacific Living Centers of Hood River provides assisted living services too, supporting independent living but with personal help close by, with most rooms being private and some offering kitchenettes. The spot's pretty convenient to local events, health care, and pharmacies, making going out for appointments or seeing friends easier, and overall, the staff treats residents like family, offering a calm but active life with structured activities and practical care for people with memory issues or physical challenges.
People often ask...
Pacific Living Centers of Hood River offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,786 per month.
Pacific Living Centers of Hood River offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
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The full address for this community is 1995 8th St, Hood River, OR 97031.
No, Pacific Living Centers of Hood River does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services' Aging & People with Disabilities program licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, conducting inspections, complaint investigations, and renewals.
Investigated a neglect and abuse allegation and found failure to provide a safe environment for a resident, leading to safety concerns.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
29 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found abuse and neglect due to failure to provide a safe environment; a $250 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
12 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
12 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
Concluded that a resident-care violation occurred involving neglect and abuse due to failure to provide a safe environment. A $250 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
10 May 2024License Condition
10 May 2024License Condition
Investigated an allegation that an ABST was not used as required and found it was not used.
Regulatory Action—Failed to use an ABST
07 May 2024Validation
07 May 2024Validation
Identified multiple deficiencies across postings, care planning, medication management, infection control, and staff training during the change-of-ownership review; follow-up visits concluded substantial compliance.
Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff
Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Safety
Deficiency—Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors
Deficiency—Call Sys, Exit Dr Alarm, Phones, Tv, Or Cable
Deficiency—Individual Rights Settings: Privacy, Dignity
Deficiency—Individual Privacy: Own Unit
Deficiency—Administration Responsibilities
Deficiency—Administration Compliance
Deficiency—Staff Training Requirements
Deficiency—Compliance With Rules Health Care
26 Mar 2024Inspection
26 Mar 2024Inspection
Found neglect and abuse due to failing to administer pain medication as ordered, causing risk of pain and discomfort.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Found a deficient activities program that did not promote residents' physical or emotional well-being and was not available during waking hours as required.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Found a staffing plan was not posted as required by rule. The finding identified a deficiency in staffing documentation.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in care planning where service plans did not reflect resident needs and were not updated within required timeframes, and lacked a written description of who provides services and how they are delivered.
Licensing—Failed to properly plan care
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Found that medical and other records were not kept confidential as required.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Found that delegation and teaching required to be provided and documented by an RN were not provided as required. This constitutes a violation of state nursing rules.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified a deficiency in staff training to determine direct care staff competency through evaluation, observation, or testing.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in menu planning, meal substitutions, advance notice of menu changes, and sanitation that could affect residents.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Inspection
10 Mar 2024Inspection
Found a deficiency for lacking a written policy prohibiting falsification of records.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Mar 2024Complaint
10 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and identified multiple deficiencies across postings, resident records privacy, meals and sanitation, service plans, nursing delegation, staffing, training, and activities.
Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing
Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool
Deficiency—Staffing Rqmt and Training: Training Rqmts
Deficiency—Adls
23 Feb 2024Inspection
23 Feb 2024Inspection
Found insufficient staff to meet residents' scheduled and unscheduled needs, including 2-person transfers.
Licensing—Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents
09 Feb 2024Inspection
09 Feb 2024Inspection
Found a violation due to failure to provide a safe medication administration system that placed a resident at risk of serious harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
16 Aug 2023Inspection
16 Aug 2023Inspection
Found that required services were not provided as planned, leading to skin injury from inadequate incontinence care. This violated resident rights and constituted neglect and abuse under state rules.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
20 Oct 2022Complaint
20 Oct 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies in infection control (masking) and medication storage (locked refrigeration).
Deficiency—Licensing Complaint Investigation
Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control
Deficiency—Medication Storage
02 Aug 2022Inspection
02 Aug 2022Inspection
Investigated a resident's call for assistance and found violations of resident rights due to failure to provide timely services. Unresponsive staff actions were identified as neglect and abuse.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
02 Aug 2022Inspection
02 Aug 2022Inspection
Found that a night shift staff member did not follow the care plan to toilet check every two hours, leaving the resident with urine-soaked bedding and indicating neglect and potential abuse.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
13 Jul 2022Inspection
13 Jul 2022Inspection
Identified a violation for not complying with masking requirements, posing potential harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
11 Jul 2022Inspection
11 Jul 2022Inspection
Found that the care plan was not followed, leading to neglect and abuse due to failure to provide incontinence care.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
31 May 2022Inspection
31 May 2022Inspection
Investigated an allegation of financial exploitation and identified a violation for failing to protect a resident from exploitation. Findings indicate an alleged perpetrator took about $3,000 from a resident and was responsible for financial exploitation.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
16 May 2022Complaint
16 May 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies related to resident evaluations and service planning, including failure to complete evaluations within 30 days of move-in and to perform quarterly reviews.
Deficiency—Resident Move-In and Eval: Res Evaluation
Deficiency—Service Plan: General
13 May 2022Inspection
13 May 2022Inspection
Investigated an allegation of unsafe medication handling and found a deficiency in medication refrigeration, lacking locked separation from stored food items.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Found that the licensee failed to provide a daily program of social and recreational activities.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
05 May 2022Complaint
05 May 2022Complaint
Investigated found deficiencies in activities, administrator qualifications, and staffing, including no organized resident activities, vacancy/unlicensed administrator, and insufficient direct care staff.
Deficiency—Resident Services: Activities
Deficiency—Administrator Qualification and Requirements
Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Identified a staffing deficiency due to not employing a full-time administrator.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Found that menus were not prepared at least one week in advance and not available to all residents.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Determined that a safe environment was not provided. The deficiency was substantiated.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Found inadequate direct care staffing that did not meet residents' scheduled and unscheduled needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
01 Mar 2022Inspection
01 Mar 2022Inspection
Determined the respondent failed to submit timely weekly reporting of vaccinated individuals, residents, and staff for 27 days.
Licensing—Failed to submit timely or adequate staffing documentation
19 Aug 2021Abuse: Neglect
19 Aug 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse occurred when the Alleged Victim was found soiled and in the same clothes from the night before.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
20 Apr 2021Inspection
20 Apr 2021Inspection
Investigated and found violations of resident rights, including a staff member swatting a resident and causing neglect and physical abuse.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from physical abuse
24 Mar 2021Abuse: Neglect
24 Mar 2021Abuse: Neglect
Investigated the allegation of neglect and found failure to provide timely medical treatment, resulting in an ear injury with a permanent earlobe gap; a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to assure timely medical treatment
11 Apr 2020Abuse: Neglect
11 Apr 2020Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint alleging neglect and abuse. Found that staff failed to provide appropriate care during a transfer, resulting in an unwitnessed fall and hospital transport, with a fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
29 Mar 2020Abuse: Neglect
29 Mar 2020Abuse: Neglect
Found a safety violation due to inadequate supervision that led to an unwitnessed fall and discomfort; a $338 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to assure resident was safe
23 Dec 2019Abuse: Neglect
23 Dec 2019Abuse: Neglect
Found failure to follow the care plan for bed alarm functioning, resulting in an unwitnessed fall with injury and constituting neglect and abuse.
Abuse—Failed to assure resident was safe
16 Dec 2019Inspection
16 Dec 2019Inspection
Found violations due to failure to administer medication as ordered, resulting in discomfort and increased behaviors.
Licensing—Failed to administer ordered medication
23 Nov 2019Inspection
23 Nov 2019Inspection
Found that staff failed to follow a resident's care plan and ensure a chair alarm was functioning. This led to a fall and skin injury and constitutes neglect and a rule violation.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
11 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
11 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated neglect allegation; found failure to properly supervise caused harm, and a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
24 Mar 2019Abuse: Neglect
24 Mar 2019Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect for failing to provide standby assist during showering, which caused harm and loss of personal dignity; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
08 Dec 2018Inspection
08 Dec 2018Inspection
Found neglect of a resident by failing to keep a chair alarm in working order, creating risk of serious harm.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
12 Mar 2017Abuse: Neglect
12 Mar 2017Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation that a provider failed to provide a safe environment. Findings indicate neglect resulting in a resident fall with injury.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
04 Aug 2016Inspection
04 Aug 2016Inspection
Investigated a complaint of a caregiver pushing a resident and concluded that resident rights were not assured.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident rights
08 Aug 2014Inspection
08 Aug 2014Inspection
Investigated and substantiated a violation for failing to provide a safe environment, finding a resident was not protected.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
18 Jun 2014Abuse: Neglect
18 Jun 2014Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found a failure to protect residents. The findings identified deficiencies related to resident safety.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
01 Jan 2012Inspection
01 Jan 2012Inspection
Found that basic services were not provided.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
01 Oct 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
01 Oct 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of financial exploitation and found substantiated that a resident was not protected and rights were not respected. A $300 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
15 Feb 2010Inspection
15 Feb 2010Inspection
Investigated an allegation of failing to assure resident rights and found that resident rights were not protected.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident rights
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