My mother loves it here - the staff are cheerful, welcoming, and genuinely caring, and they made her feel special from day one. The small, single-floor community is spotless and home-like, with pretty outdoor spaces (chickens and finches), plenty of activities and outings, and three good meals a day. Management and long-tenured staff provide top-notch care and a smooth transition, so I have real peace of mind.
Loved one of resident
Aug 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.03·(37)
Overall rating
5
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Care
3.3
Staff
4.0
Meals
3.5
Amenities
4.1
Value
1.0
Pros
Friendly, attentive staff
Staff use residents' names and offer personal attention
Small, home-like community
Single-floor layout and easy access
Clean, well-maintained interiors
Attractive outdoor spaces and walking paths
Close proximity to park and senior center
Engaging activity program (arts, crafts, outings, exercise)
Varied meal program with appealing menu options
Hospice partnership and RN availability
Welcoming ambiance and neighborly social interactions
Security and peaceful neighborhood setting
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent staff turnover
Management instability and recurring price increases
Inadequate infection-control and staff-sickness policies
Inconsistent clinical oversight and medication-management gaps
Undertrained or inadequately supported caregiver aides
Inconsistent sanitation and maintenance standards
Safety-system maintenance gaps and oxygen-risk management
Inconsistent meal quality and limited fresh produce
Limited capacity for higher-acuity care
Variable communication and responsiveness from management
Summary of reviews
Deerfield Village presents as a small, single-floor assisted living community with a home-like atmosphere, attractive outdoor spaces, and a social activity program. Many commenters highlighted the facility's friendly, welcoming staff, personal attention (including staff calling residents by name), and a sense of neighborliness. The property is described as clean and well-maintained by multiple sources, with bright common areas, a big patio, walking paths, and proximity to a park and senior center that support resident outings and community engagement.
Care and staffing impressions are mixed. Positive accounts emphasize attentive, long-tenured caregivers, helpful front-desk staff, and the presence of RN support and a hospice partnership. These families described smooth transitions, routine daily checks, and staff who provide emotional support and social engagement. Contrasting accounts describe operational weaknesses: persistent understaffing, frequent turnover, and aides who may lack training or timely support. Reviewers also raise concerns about clinical oversight and medication-management processes, suggesting variability in the consistency and responsiveness of direct care.
Dining and activities are cited as strengths for many residents. The community offers three meals a day, arts-and-crafts, sing-alongs, exercise programs, weekly outings (including restaurant trips), and on-site small animal features that some residents enjoy. Several reviewers praised the menu and appealing meals delivered when needed. However, other families found meal quality inconsistent, noted limited fresh fruit and vegetable options at times, and described overall food as average rather than exceptional.
Facility features receive predominantly positive notes: updated interiors, attractive landscaping, a cozy small-community feel, and good security. Unit size is a recurring practical consideration—studios and one-bedroom apartments can feel small, and kitchenettes are described as compact. Safety and maintenance concerns appear intermittently: reviewers cite nonfunctional alarms, oxygen-use risk management issues, and other maintenance gaps that suggest the need for routine safety-system checks and clearer oxygen/smoking policies.
Management and organizational themes are mixed and appear to influence resident experience. Some families describe an accessible, responsive administrator and improvements under newer management, while others report management instability, price increases, and communication problems. These operational inconsistencies seem tied to staffing stability and overall care continuity—where turnover and leadership changes occur, families more often note gaps in responsiveness, training, and follow-through.
Notable patterns: the community is generally well suited for residents seeking a small, social, and tidy assisted living environment with active programming and accessible grounds. At the same time, families should be aware of recurring operational issues that can affect care consistency—staffing levels, clinical oversight, infection-control practices, and management responsiveness. Prospective residents and families would be advised to verify current staffing ratios, inquire about recent leadership changes, review infection-control and staff-sickness policies, and confirm safety-system maintenance and medication-management protocols during a tour or admissions conversation.
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Location
Deerfield Village Assisted Living is located at 5770 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, OR, 97222.
About Deerfield Village Assisted Living
Deerfield Village Assisted Living sits in a quiet country spot in Milwaukie, Oregon, where there are 40 ground-floor apartments all in one story, so folks don't have to mess with stairs, and it's pet-friendly for those who want to keep a furry friend close. The campus is scenic with parklike views, and there's an outdoor gazebo for sitting or visiting outside. The place has a relaxed, boutique-style feel and gives residents a cozy, intimate community environment since it's not too big, which helps people get to know each other. Staff are around all day and night to help with personal needs like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and other tasks, so residents who need a little help or just want someone nearby for peace of mind have that support available. Meals are provided to fit nutritional needs, and there's laundry service too. Apartments are spacious, come with kitchenettes and full bathrooms, and people can make themselves at home. There are group activities, clubs, fitness programs, and outings to nearby places like the Hite Rose Garden, North Clackamas Park, and the Milwaukie Community Center, so if folks want to stay social and active, there's plenty to do. There's daily help with cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep, plus a TV room for relaxing with neighbors and a wellness team that works with each resident to set up a personal schedule so routines fit what folks want and need each day. Short-term respite care is available for those who need a temporary stay. The whole idea is to help seniors stay as independent as possible, but always have support close by in a comfortable setting.
Founded by four experienced partners, Cascade Living Group is a privately-owned senior living provider headquartered in Bothell, Washington. Operating 31 communities across Oregon, Nevada, California, Washington, and Arizona, they offer assisted living, independent living, and memory care services.
People often ask...
Deerfield Village Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,110 per month.
Deerfield Village Assisted Living offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.
There are 36 photos of Deerfield Village Assisted Living on Mirador.
Yes, Deerfield Village Assisted Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 5770 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222.
No, Deerfield Village Assisted Living 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.
Identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, service planning, medication administration, infection control, staffing training, and safety processes.
Deficiency—Resident Rights and Protection - General
Deficiency—Service Plan: General
Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring
Deficiency—Res Hlth Srvc: On- and Off-Site Health Srvc
Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control
Deficiency—Systems: Tracking Control Substances
Deficiency—Systems: Treatment Orders
Deficiency—Systems: Psychotropic Medication
Deficiency—Restraints and Supportive Devices
Deficiency—Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Staffing Plan
Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service
Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff
Deficiency—Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff
Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Safety
Deficiency—Individual Rights Settings: Privacy, Dignity
Deficiency—Individual Rights Settings Right to Freedom
14 Sept 2025Inspection
14 Sept 2025Inspection
Investigated and found a failure to develop, maintain, and implement an acuity-based staffing tool, and a newly moved-in resident was not added to ABST, leaving staffing not meeting residents' needs.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
10 Jul 2025Kitchen
10 Jul 2025Kitchen
Found extensive kitchen sanitation and storage deficiencies that did not meet required food sanitation standards.
Found deficiencies in acuity-based staffing tool implementation.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
26 Jan 2025Inspection
26 Jan 2025Inspection
Found non-compliance with Acuity Based Staffing Tool (ABST) requirements under OAR 411-054-0037. The deficiency involved failing to fully implement and update ABST.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
07 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
07 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a smoking-related safety issue and found failure to follow the care plan, resulting in neglect and abuse.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
24 Sept 2024Inspection
24 Sept 2024Inspection
Investigated a care-plan violation during a resident transfer; found staff did not follow the resident's plan, leading to pain and potential harm and constituting abuse and neglect.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
03 Jul 2024Licensure
03 Jul 2024Licensure
Identified deficiencies in kitchen sanitation practices under food sanitation rules, with a follow-up indicating substantial compliance after addressing issues.
Found that an acuity-based staffing tool was not fully implemented; three resident profiles were not updated in the last quarter.
Deficiency—Licensing Complaint Investigation
Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool
04 Feb 2023Inspection
04 Feb 2023Inspection
Investigated a failure to follow the care plan that led to an assisted fall and distress; violations were cited for resident rights and care planning.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
04 Nov 2022Abuse: Neglect
04 Nov 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse due to failure to follow the care plan, leading to an injury from a fall during an outing; a $500 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
17 Aug 2022License Condition
17 Aug 2022License Condition
Investigated and found that an acuity-based staffing tool was not implemented, leading to unmet scheduled and unscheduled resident needs.
Regulatory Action—Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents
19 Jul 2022Validation
19 Jul 2022Validation
Identified widespread deficiencies across administration, resident care planning, health services coordination, medications, staffing, fire safety, and building maintenance, indicating noncompliance with state rules.
Found neglect for failing to respond to a resident's call light in a timely manner, resulting in a fall and injury. A fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
10 Jan 2022Inspection
10 Jan 2022Inspection
Investigated the complaint and found that a service plan was not developed by a service planning team, violating Oregon Administrative Rules.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
10 Jan 2022Inspection
10 Jan 2022Inspection
Investigated a licensing matter and identified a deficiency for not including a written description of who provides the services and how/when they are provided.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
10 Jan 2022Inspection
10 Jan 2022Inspection
Found a violation for failing to complete service plans after quarterly evaluations. No harm or potential for minor harm.
Licensing—Failed to properly plan care
31 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
31 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
Investigated found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in medications not being administered as prescribed over several months. A fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
11 Oct 2021Inspection
11 Oct 2021Inspection
Found violations of resident rights and neglect tied to financial exploitation involving narcotics handling.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
11 Oct 2021Inspection
11 Oct 2021Inspection
Found that a staff member failed to administer prescribed medications as ordered and did not protect a resident from financial exploitation.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
04 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
04 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse due to failure to follow the care plan, causing the resident's discomfort; a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
03 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
03 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found that a resident was left unattended while toileting, resulting in a fall and injury, because the care plan was not followed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
12 Sept 2020Abuse: Neglect
12 Sept 2020Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found a failure to provide a safe environment that led to an unwitnessed fall and delayed emergency medical evaluation.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
30 Dec 2019Abuse: Neglect
30 Dec 2019Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse by not providing an escort to a dermatologist for about eleven months, and a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
21 Dec 2019Inspection
21 Dec 2019Inspection
Investigated and found that a staff member yanked a resident's arm during dressing, causing pain, and protection from abuse was not provided.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from physical abuse
22 Nov 2019Abuse: Neglect
22 Nov 2019Abuse: Neglect
Determined that a safe medication administration system was not provided, resulting in a seven-day gap in diuretic dosing and contributing to breathing problems and death.
Abuse—Failed to administer ordered medication
16 Nov 2019Abuse: Neglect
16 Nov 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found that staff failed to properly plan care for a resident who refused assistance, resulting in neglect and abuse; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
07 Mar 2018Inspection
07 Mar 2018Inspection
Identified a deficiency for failing to perform an initial move-in evaluation as required.
Licensing—Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment
24 Oct 2017Inspection
24 Oct 2017Inspection
Investigated an allegation and identified a violation relating to move-out, transfer or discharge requirements.
Licensing—Failed to comply with move-out, transfer or discharge requirements
04 Aug 2017Inspection
04 Aug 2017Inspection
Concluded the allegation of failing to provide a homelike environment was supported.
Licensing—Failed to provide a homelike environment
10 Jul 2017Abuse: Financial abuse
10 Jul 2017Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse and found a resident not protected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
24 Mar 2017Inspection
24 Mar 2017Inspection
Found that an employee training program was not provided as required.
Licensing—Failed to hire according to administrative rules
04 Jun 2015Abuse: Neglect
04 Jun 2015Abuse: Neglect
Identified a staffing deficiency linked to an abuse/neglect allegation that affected resident care.
Abuse—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
21 Apr 2015Abuse: Neglect
21 Apr 2015Abuse: Neglect
Found failure to provide appropriate care, resulting in injury to a resident.
Abuse—Failed to communicate necessary information
29 Jan 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
29 Jan 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
Found that a secure environment was not provided, resulting in thefts from residents.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
03 Oct 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
03 Oct 2013Abuse: Financial abuse
Found that the environment was not secure, resulting in theft of resident medications.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Aug 2012Abuse: Financial abuse
24 Aug 2012Abuse: Financial abuse
Found a failure to follow a safe medication administration system. The finding indicated a deficiency related to medication safety.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
26 Nov 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
26 Nov 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
Found that a safe environment was not maintained.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
02 Nov 2010Abuse: Financial abuse
02 Nov 2010Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse and unsafe environment and found residents were not protected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
26 Jul 2010Inspection
26 Jul 2010Inspection
Investigated an allegation that a safe medication administration system was not provided and identified a deficiency in safe medication administration.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
25 Jun 2010Inspection
25 Jun 2010Inspection
Found that residents' assets were not kept safe.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
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