Garden Home Care sits in a quiet residential neighborhood on SW 80th Ave in Portland, Oregon, with an easy drive to hospitals, shopping, and major freeways, and when you walk in, you'll see a two-story house that feels home-like and cozy rather than looking like a big facility, and there's a fenced backyard and gardens that give residents outdoor space for relaxing walks or just sitting in the sun. This Adult Foster Home cares for up to five residents at a time, creating a calm, intimate setting where everyone gets plenty of personal attention because there are always at least two caregivers present, the owner even lives in the house, and staff speak both English and Romanian, and all have special training to care for seniors with high needs, dementia, and health issues like diabetes, wound care, or recovery from a stroke or paralysis.
The building has both private and shared rooms, some with private bathrooms and showers, and the spaces offer wheelchair accessible showers and wide halls, making it easier for those with walkers or wheelchairs. Residents can bring their own TV to their rooms, and there's also a TV in the common area, plus WiFi is available for everyone. You won't find pets here, but you'll see furnished rooms, clean surroundings, and both indoor and outdoor areas that invite community and comfort. There are safety features like emergency alert systems, call buttons, and alarms on doors for those who wander, and specialized care supports residents who use wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, or feeding tubes.
Meal service at Garden Home Care means three daily meals planned with help from chefs and nutritionists, and they can provide Kosher meals or meals tailored to special diets like diabetes or allergies, while an all-day dining option and themed mealtimes keep things interesting. Residents also get snacks, and staff help those who need assistance with feeding. There's always someone around to help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medications, and mobility, and the care team manages medical care with on-staff CNAs and nurses who can help coordinate with your doctor and handle high-acuity needs.
Garden Home Care is a Christian-based care home, offering on-site and off-site Christian services and devotional activities, but they also provide a mix of on-site and off-site events, entertainment, and daily activities like movie nights, scheduled social events, and programs that encourage wellness and friendship, along with an on-site beautician for haircuts. Staff plan activities to help everyone stay active, social, and independent, and with only five residents, it's easier to tailor those programs to each person's interests and needs. There are short-term respite stays for those who just need temporary care and specialized programs for people with memory loss or other advanced care needs, as well as hospice support for those nearing the end of life, with round-the-clock supervision.
Transportation and parking are available for both residents and visitors, while regular housekeeping and laundry services keep things tidy, and the whole approach at Garden Home Care is to empower each person to live with purpose and joy, whether someone enjoys conversation, group activities, fresh air in the garden, or private time in a quiet, safe room. The place might be a good fit for those who prefer a smaller, home-like setting and want more personal, consistent care than what's usually found in much larger facilities.
