RiverCrest Senior Living sits in the Barclay Hills neighborhood of Oregon City, near the Willamette River, where you find Hilltop Mall, public transportation, the Social Security office, and several churches like Oregon City Evangelical Church and Oregon City Church of Christ all within easy walking distance, which helps keep daily errands simple and gives different options for worship without needing to drive too far, and if someone still likes pets, this place welcomes them alongside their owners, which makes living here a bit cozier if you have a cat or a dog that needs a home too. The community is small, with space for up to five residents, so people have the choice of private or semi-private rooms, each one with its own bathroom, and there are apartments in both studio and one-bedroom styles that let you fix up your suite how you like and enjoy your personal patio if you want, so things can feel like your own spot instead of just any old room, plus there's staff trained to help with all the basic daily things like bathing and dressing, and they're around every hour of the day if something comes up, which makes things more comfortable if you need help, and for folks who struggle with memory or confusion, they've got special memory care arrangements with a WanderGuard system for safety, regular memory-boosting activities, and staff who know how to handle some tough moments without making anyone feel bad.
You can eat home-cooked meals in the dining room or out in the garden courtyard, and there's a dietitian on site who can work around just about any diet, like diabetes or special meal plans, even kosher and vegetarian dishes, so you don't have to worry much about special food needs, and there's incontinence care, catheter care, and even sliding scale diabetes plans as part of the care if you need it, all planned out to fit you. People get a full schedule of group activities and regular outings-some folks call these "hoots" and trips down memory lane-which can help with social life and getting moving, and there's a mix of on-site and off-site things to do, devotional services both at the property and elsewhere, and even transportation for a cost, not to mention resident parking if you still drive or have visitors. RiverCrest offers independent living, meaning you don't have to worry about fixing things around the place since the staff takes care of maintenance, but you can add extra support if you want it, and there's assisted living, skilled nursing with full medical and wound care, and even home health if you want to try living at home awhile, or you might use their respite care for a short stay if your regular helper needs a break; they also do hospice if someone needs it, so a lot of care types get covered.
The building's got indoor and outdoor common spaces, activities planned every week, and a team focused on companionship and support, trying to help folks live with as much independence as possible, and the community works to create a welcoming, friendly place to live but, like anywhere, it's not flawless, and it's got a low average rating of 2 stars based on reviews, which some people pay attention to, so that's worth knowing up front. They have a photo gallery and more details on their website, and you can see what the place looks like or check the map if you need to spot it, and you'll find them open every day from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, giving you a wide stretch of time for visits or phone calls if you need to schedule something or check in, and while they do get described as having a vibrant atmosphere and doing their best to help folks feel at home, it's always a good idea to take a look yourself or talk to someone who lives there to see if it fits what you need.
