Golden Years Residence

    4331 NE 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 97211
    4.6 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm caring home, highly recommend

    I toured this warm, lovely home with welcoming, patient staff and a very caring caregiver who helped us through everything - I highly recommend it. It has private baths and a deck, but is all-female residents, rooms are unfurnished (you'd need a bed), and there was no room available for a male memory-care patient; I asked about pricing.

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    4.57 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Caring, patient staff
    • Supportive during transitions and difficult times
    • Welcoming atmosphere and staff
    • Warm, homelike environment
    • Private bath in rooms
    • Deck / outdoor space
    • Nice caregivers
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers
    • Clean / described as the nicest place

    Cons

    • Limited availability (specifically no room for a male memory care patient)
    • Resident population described as all female
    • Rooms unfurnished (residents may need to bring a bed)
    • At least one reviewer disliked the house
    • Pricing not clearly presented (requires inquiry)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews for Golden Years Residence is predominantly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing the quality of care and the demeanor of staff. The strongest and most consistent theme is that caregivers are caring, patient, and supportive — reviewers said staff "helped us through everything," were "very caring," and exercised patience. Several summaries explicitly call the place "very welcoming," "very nice," and "highly recommend," indicating strong family/resident satisfaction with the human side of care and day-to-day interactions.

    Facility-related comments highlight a warm, homelike atmosphere. Reviewers described the home as "lovely," "the nicest place," and noted specific facility features such as private baths and a deck (outdoor space). These references suggest that rooms can offer private bathroom access and that the property includes at least some outdoor amenity, contributing to the overall comfortable impression. The characterization of the environment as "warm" and "homelike" reinforces the idea that the residence prioritizes a cozy, personal scale rather than an institutional feel.

    There are some practical limitations and concerns that prospective residents and families should be aware of. Multiple summaries point to availability and population constraints: one reviewer explicitly noted there was "no room available for [a] male memory care patient," and another summary states the residence has "all female residents." This suggests a gender composition or admission pattern that may limit acceptances of male applicants or at minimum could create an environment predominantly occupied by women. Room furnishings are another recurring point: reviewers mentioned rooms are unfurnished and that a new resident "would need a bed," meaning prospective move-ins should plan to supply basic furniture. Pricing was not detailed in the reviews; one reviewer made a "pricing inquiry," which signals that cost information may require direct contact and was not clearly stated in the summaries provided. Finally, while most feedback is favorable, at least one reviewer "disliked the house," indicating that the fit may vary by individual preference.

    Notably absent from these summaries are specifics about dining services, structured activities, clinical management of complex medical needs, staff turnover, or administrative responsiveness beyond the caring nature of staff. Because reviewers repeatedly emphasized the personal care and welcoming nature of staff but did not comment on meal quality, activity programming, nurse availability, medication management, or formal memory care programming details, there is insufficient information in these summaries to evaluate those operational areas. Prospective families who prioritize structured activities, specialized clinical memory care, or detailed meal plans should ask the facility for explicit information on those topics.

    In sum, Golden Years Residence is consistently portrayed as a small, warm, residential setting with attentive and compassionate caregivers, private baths in rooms, and at least some outdoor space. It is frequently recommended by those who have interacted with it. However, prospective residents should confirm current availability (particularly if male or seeking memory care), be prepared to furnish rooms, and seek clear pricing information. Because detailed information about dining, activities, and clinical services is not present in these summaries, interested parties should request specifics from management to ensure the facility meets any specialized care or lifestyle expectations.

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    About Golden Years Residence

    Golden Years Residence is a senior living community in the Sabin area of Portland, Oregon, and it's been approved by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, which means its care standards are recognized. This place helps elderly residents with different needs, offering assisted living, nursing, and convalescent home services, and it fits the needs of people who may want to live more independently or who need extra support. You'll find specialized care for memory support, behavioral health, diabetes, and high-acuity needs, along with help managing daily routines like bathing, medication, and getting dressed, which a dedicated team takes care of around the clock. The staff, who some say are helpful, joyful, and kind, include caregivers praised for treating residents like family, and there are even caregivers who speak Romanian and Russian, making communication easier for some. Golden Years Residence offers private rooms-which can be rare-shared spaces like indoor and outdoor common areas, and a courtyard where folks spend time together. There are tasty and nutritious meals prepared with good-quality ingredients, and they offer options like vegetarian and kosher diets, so people have choices that fit their needs. Residents can get help with chores and still keep their independence, since the environment is both safe and comfortable, and there's parking and transportation available, though some services have a cost. If someone only needs a short-term stay, respite care is available, and room amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, private baths, and views of photos. Many communities in the Golden Years Residence group have specialized care homes with names such as Elder Garden Care Home, Harmony Care Home, Autumn Days, Love4care, Daniel AFCH, and Lasting Impressions Care Home, Inc, with high ratings, sometimes even reaching 5.0 stars, based on reviews from families. The location puts you near shops, churches, and medical facilities, and senior care advisors can offer free community matching, assessment, and advice so people find what fits their needs. The whole place is focused on comfort, providing a homelike setting with a family-like feel, whether someone lives in an independent apartment, an adult foster home, or needs help with memory care or medical tasks. Community amenities and support include indoor and outdoor gathering areas, transportation, nutritious meals, personalized care, and a dedicated team looking to make each resident feel valued and cared for in everyday life.

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