I moved my mom into this beautiful Astoria community and we've been very pleased. The staff are professional, kind, and treat her like family; the activity program and transportation keep her engaged and independent, and meals (managed by a nutritionist) are restaurant-quality. Clean, well-maintained cottages and apartments give our family real peace of mind.
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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
Hospice waiver
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
Spa
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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
4.36·(33)
Overall rating
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Care
4.5
Staff
4.2
Meals
4.5
Amenities
4.6
Value
2.8
Pros
Clean, well-maintained common areas
Friendly, compassionate caregiving staff
Organized, engaging activities program
Restaurant-quality dining with menu options
Transportation to medical appointments and scheduled bus service
Variety of housing options (studios, 1‑ and 2‑bedroom units, cottages)
Independent cottages with private lawns and garages
Bright, naturally lit rooms and attractive exterior
On-site salon and dedicated crafts room
Personalized physical-therapy services
Medicine-delivery service and emergency ambulance response
Scenic grounds and convenient Astoria location
Recent unit refurbishments and updated cottages
Responsive, accommodating staff and helpful tour guides
Daily social offerings and field trips (bingo, knitting, painting, scenic drives)
Cons
Inconsistent medication-management controls
Inconsistent personal-care delivery (bathing and hygiene assistance)
Inconsistent family communication and managerial tone
Variable meal freshness and nutritional consistency
Limited clinical capacity for high-dependency residents
Billing and charge-dispute issues
Limited fitness/therapy space (no gymnasium)
Access constraints due to a long waiting list
Occasional odor or sanitation concerns in some common areas
Summary of reviews
Neawanna by the Sea presents as a well‑maintained independent/senior living community with a family‑like atmosphere. Reviewers commonly highlight the attractive grounds, bright units, and a range of housing options from studios and apartments to independent cottages with lawns and garages. The facility’s location in Astoria and nearby shopping and scenic drives are recurrent positives, and many commenters note recent unit refurbishments and a pleasant exterior aesthetic.
Staff and care are a defining feature for many families. A substantial portion of feedback praises caring, professional, and responsive staff members, helpful tour guides, and personalized services such as physical therapy and medicine delivery. The community organizes many activities and outings that residents look forward to, contributing to a social, engaged environment. At the same time, there are operational concerns: reviewers describe periodic staffing shortages and instances implying inconsistent medication-management practices and irregular personal‑care delivery (for example, bathing assistance). A minority of reviews allege medication-management lapses and failures to provide timely personal care; these claims contrast with the majority of positive accounts but indicate areas families should vet closely. The community also appears to have limited clinical capacity for residents with high medical or dependency needs, making it better suited to independent or low‑dependency residents.
Dining and programming are generally strengths. Many reviewers describe restaurant‑quality meals, dessert offerings, and a nutritionist‑managed menu with choices; the activity calendar—bingo, crafts, knitting, movies, poker, scenic drives and shopping trips—is robust and well organized. Nevertheless, there is mixed feedback about food consistency, with some noting that meal freshness and nutritional quality can vary.
Facilities and logistics are largely well regarded: clean common areas, a bright dining room, on‑site salon and crafts room, and transportation services for appointments. Noted limitations include a condensed layout that some find restrictive, the absence of a dedicated gym/fitness center, and access constraints due to a long waiting list. A small number of reviews mention odor or sanitation concerns in particular common areas, which suggests sanitation monitoring may be an intermittent issue rather than pervasive.
Management and administrative matters show a split in perception. Many families praise responsive, accommodating staff and organization; others express concerns about managerial tone, slow responsiveness on some issues, and billing disputes — including contested charges following a resident’s death. Given the mixture of strong caregiver praise and isolated but serious allegations, prospective residents and families should ask targeted questions during a tour about medication-administration protocols, bathing/personal‑care schedules, staffing ratios, emergency response procedures, and contract/billing terms. Overall, Neawanna by the Sea appears well suited for seniors seeking independent living with an active social program and attentive staff, while families needing high‑dependency medical care should verify clinical capacity and oversight before committing.
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Location
Neawanna by the Sea is located at 20 N Wahanna Rd, Seaside, OR, 97138.
About Neawanna by the Sea
Neawanna By The Sea sits in the Frontier Management network and has forty beds for both assisted living and independent living. The staff offers round-the-clock care, and there's always someone available for help, from the Wellness Team to the nursing staff. Residents get support based on their specific needs, like help with taking medicine, dressing, moving around, or managing personal funds. Everyone gets a growth and wellness plan set up together with the staff, and they get careful monitoring for changes in health or well-being. The staff checks in on social and emotional needs too, working to keep folks active and engaged.
Medical services cover therapy and rehabilitation, plus regular visits from specialists in eye care, hearing, lab, x-ray, and diagnostic work, while pharmacy services manage medications with a registered pharmacist. If someone needs a dentist, staff helps set up visits and offers transport. Podiatry care, routine and as needed, is handled by staff. Housekeeping and maintenance come with the room, and laundry services even include dry-cleaning and family laundry. There's also a beauty salon with appointments for haircuts, shampoos, sets, and perms. Meals are designed to meet each resident's needs, and folks can eat together in a dining room or have food brought to their rooms. Visitors can pay a small fee to join meals. Basic cable comes in every room, and high-speed internet and phones are available in some units or by request.
Residents have plenty of activities to join-onsite or offsite, social, educational, and entertaining ones planned out regularly, along with devotional services in and out of the community. There's an effort to include everyone in things like happy hours, lifelong learning, and community events, so no one feels left out. The public spaces include outdoor areas so residents can get fresh air, and the showers are wheelchair accessible. Transportation and parking are available for those who need it, and hospice and respite care can be arranged. Neawanna By The Sea aims to help residents keep their independence as long as possible, giving a homelike setting with support from caring staff, with help for chores and personal care as needed. The apartments are roomy and comfortable, set up to foster belonging and encourage friendships among everyone. The environment works to make daily life safe and as easy as possible for each person.
Frontier Management is a leading senior living provider in the United States, operating over 120 communities across 19 states. Headquartered in Durham, Oregon, Frontier offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Founded in 2000, Frontier has grown significantly and has been recognized for its excellence in senior care, earning multiple prestigious industry awards.
One of Frontier's hallmark programs is the Spark program, rooted in Montessori-style practices, which promotes purpose and engagement among residents. Initially designed for memory care, this program has been expanded to other types of care within Frontier's communities. The Spark program empowers residents to have an active role in their community, enhancing their daily lives through meaningful activities.
Frontier is also known for its dedication to resident health and well-being. Their communities offer comprehensive services tailored to individual needs, including customized healthcare plans through the Frontier Advantage Network, which aims to extend residents' stay by keeping them healthier for longer periods.
The company has undergone significant changes and growth in recent years, including a rebranding effort to refresh its image and enhance its services. Frontier's communities are spread across various states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Frontier Management's commitment to quality care, innovative programs, and extensive service options makes it a prominent name in senior living, continually striving to meet the evolving needs of its residents.
People often ask...
Neawanna by the Sea offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,366 per month.
Neawanna by the Sea offers independent living and assisted living.
There are 29 photos of Neawanna by the Sea on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 20 N Wahanna Rd, Seaside, OR 97138.
No, Neawanna by the Sea 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 allegations of neglect and abuse; found failure to provide appropriate services and an unresponsive call light that contributed to resident discomfort and multiple falls.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
02 Oct 2023Validation
02 Oct 2023Validation
Identified multiple deficiencies related to communication of short-term changes, non-pharmacological interventions before psychotropic meds, staff pre-service and ongoing training, fire drill documentation, and environmental cleanliness; follow-up showed substantial compliance.
Deficiency—Comment
Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring
Deficiency—Systems: Psychotropic Medication
Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-Serv
Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff
Investigated and found deficiencies related to failure to provide services and inadequate care planning to mitigate fall risk.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
15 Jan 2023Abuse: Neglect
15 Jan 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect for failing to properly plan care after a resident with a seizure disorder fell, and assessed a $225 fine.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
30 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
30 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint and found that staff failed to follow a resident's care plan, leading to verbal abuse toward another resident and improper handling of an agitated resident.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
30 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
30 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found that a resident experienced a verbal altercation causing distress and that protections against emotional abuse were not adequately met. The finding noted violations of resident rights and neglect.
Abuse—Failed to protect resident from mental or emotional abuse
11 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
11 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
Investigated safety failures involving a known fall risk; found lack of documented safety checks around two falls and resulting injuries, with a $450 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
26 Nov 2021Abuse: Neglect
26 Nov 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect of care and abuse due to failure to follow the care plan, creating risk of serious harm from a fall.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
02 Aug 2021Abuse: Neglect
02 Aug 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found that the operation failed to provide a safe environment, resulting in abuse/neglect of a resident. A $375 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
30 May 2021Abuse: Neglect
30 May 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found failure to provide a safe environment and to document or investigate injuries, leading to an abuse/neglect finding and a $225 fine.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
17 Mar 2021Inspection
17 Mar 2021Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found a caregiver failed to provide a safe environment, resulting in neglect and abuse due to leaving a person with a leaking catheter and unnecessary discomfort.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Dec 2020Inspection
24 Dec 2020Inspection
Identified that a resident's ATM card was used without permission and protections against financial abuse were inadequate. The actions were found to involve financial exploitation and neglect.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
02 Jun 2020Inspection
02 Jun 2020Inspection
Investigated allegation of safety concerns and identified a deficiency related to failing to provide reasonable precautions against conditions that may threaten residents' health, safety, or welfare.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident was safe
02 Jun 2020Inspection
02 Jun 2020Inspection
Identified a deficiency for failing to update service plans after quarterly evaluations.
Licensing—Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment
02 Jun 2020Inspection
02 Jun 2020Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to report potential or suspected abuse; found a violation for not reporting a physical injury of unknown cause to local authorities.
Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
27 Aug 2019Abuse: Neglect
27 Aug 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint and found a resident neglected due to failure to provide basic care and supervision to keep them safe from serious harm.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
18 Jul 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
18 Jul 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated and found a violation for failing to protect a resident from financial exploitation.
Abuse—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
17 Jul 2019Inspection
17 Jul 2019Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to protect a resident from financial exploitation; found substantiated that basic services to prevent theft were not provided.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
17 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
17 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated a financial abuse allegation and found a failure to provide supervision to prevent theft of medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
17 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
17 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated a financial abuse allegation and determined neglect in supervising medication auditing led to theft of pain medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated neglect related to failing to provide a safe medication administration system, which led to theft of pain medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse and found a failure to prevent theft of medications, with a fine assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated and found a financial abuse allegation supported by failure to maintain accurate medication logs that enabled theft of medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Identified a financial abuse violation tied to inadequate medication record-keeping that enabled theft of medications.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Found a failure to prevent theft of medications due to lack of supervision and auditing of medication logs, with a monetary penalty assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Identified violations related to medication security and recordkeeping, including failure to prevent theft or misuse of medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated a complaint and found a financial abuse violation due to failure to prevent theft of medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Found violations for failing to maintain accurate medication records, contributing to theft of pain medications and resulting in a monetary sanction.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated a financial abuse allegation and found failures in medication recordkeeping that enabled theft of pain medications. A fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated a complaint and found a failure to prevent theft or misuse of medications, with substantiated financial abuse findings and a $5,625 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated and found a failure to prevent theft of medications, resulting in a financial abuse finding and a fine.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Found a financial abuse violation involving failure to prevent theft of medications due to poor recordkeeping.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
13 Jun 2019Abuse: Financial abuse
Found violations related to failure to prevent theft or misuse of medications due to poor record-keeping.
Abuse—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
01 Jun 2019Inspection
01 Jun 2019Inspection
Investigated the allegation of financial exploitation and found that money belonging to a resident went missing from their room and was not protected from theft, constituting a violation.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
12 Apr 2019Abuse: Neglect
12 Apr 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint alleging neglect related to medication administration and identified a deficient safe medication administration system that created a risk of serious harm.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
13 Mar 2019Inspection
13 Mar 2019Inspection
Determined the provider failed to provide a safe medication administration system.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
15 Feb 2019Abuse: Neglect
15 Feb 2019Abuse: Neglect
Found a deficient medication administration system that resulted in incorrect dosages for about 18 days, posing a risk of harm to a resident.
Abuse—Failed to administer medication as ordered
27 Nov 2017Inspection
27 Nov 2017Inspection
Found that staff placed a resident in a spa tub and left without notifying other staff, causing minor emotional distress.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
18 Aug 2017Inspection
18 Aug 2017Inspection
Identified a deficiency in planning resident care due to not using a service planning team to develop and review resident service plans.
Licensing—Failed to properly plan care
18 Aug 2017Inspection
18 Aug 2017Inspection
Found that service plans were not accessible to staff and were not updated quarterly as required.
Licensing—Failed to make facility or resident records accessible
09 Aug 2017Abuse: Verbal/Mental abuse
09 Aug 2017Abuse: Verbal/Mental abuse
Investigated the allegation of verbal/mental abuse and identified a failure to protect a resident from humiliation, causing emotional distress and embarrassment.
Abuse—Failed to protect resident from mental or emotional abuse
23 Jul 2017Abuse: Neglect
23 Jul 2017Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a neglect allegation and found transfer training deficiencies led to rough handling and reported pain for a resident.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
23 Jul 2017Inspection
23 Jul 2017Inspection
Investigated and substantiated a failure to protect residents from inappropriate comments, resulting in humiliation and emotional harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
08 Dec 2016Inspection
08 Dec 2016Inspection
Found a failure to properly train staff as required by the applicable rule.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
25 Aug 2016Abuse: Financial abuse
25 Aug 2016Abuse: Financial abuse
Investigated an allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found the RV was not protected from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Nov 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
24 Nov 2014Abuse: Financial abuse
Found failure to protect the RV from theft.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
11 Sept 2014Abuse: Neglect
11 Sept 2014Abuse: Neglect
Investigated allegations and found deficiencies in safe medication administration and administrative oversight.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
29 Aug 2014Inspection
29 Aug 2014Inspection
Found that medications were not administered as ordered.
Licensing—Failed to administer ordered medication
19 Aug 2014Inspection
19 Aug 2014Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found that care plans were not followed and treatments were not provided for RV1 and RV2.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
06 Aug 2014Abuse: Neglect
06 Aug 2014Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found a deficient medication administration system that left a resident without pain medication during a transfer.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
27 Feb 2014Abuse: Neglect
27 Feb 2014Abuse: Neglect
Found a medication administration failure that resulted in hospital transport after several days without the ordered medication.
Abuse—Failed to administer medication as ordered
03 Jun 2011Inspection
03 Jun 2011Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found a failure to follow the resident's care plan, resulting in a licensing violation.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
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