AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring staff but hidden costs

    I've had my 98-year-old mother here for three years and she's happily living. The RN owner, full-time skilled nursing, and kind, loving staff make it feel like heaven on earth. That said, they misrepresented some care capabilities and the price transparency is poor-undisclosed fees and higher-than-expected costs were a real issue.

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    Amenities

    3.67 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Long-term resident satisfaction (three years; 98-year-old mother happily living)
    • High-quality care reported
    • Full-time skilled nursing available
    • RN owner/nurse involved in care
    • Kind, loving, and supportive staff
    • Resident called the facility 'heaven on earth'

    Cons

    • Misrepresentation of care capability
    • Undisclosed fees
    • Higher-than-expected costs
    • Poor price transparency

    Summary review

    The reviews present a mixed but clear set of themes. On the positive side, reviewers emphasize strong, compassionate care and a highly favorable resident experience: one reviewer describes the place as 'heaven on earth' and reports that their 98-year-old mother has been happily living there for three years. Multiple comments point to high-quality clinical attention, notably the presence of full-time skilled nursing and direct involvement of an RN who is also an owner. Staff are repeatedly characterized as kind, loving, and great people, implying a warm, supportive day-to-day atmosphere and good interpersonal interactions between caregivers and residents.

    Care quality is a prominent and consistent positive theme. The specific mention of full-time skilled nursing and an RN-owner/nurse suggests that the facility can provide clinically competent care and that clinical oversight is actively present. The long tenure of a satisfied resident (three years) further supports the impression that the facility can sustain care quality over time for at least some residents, including very elderly individuals (e.g., a 98-year-old).

    Conversely, the reviews raise significant concerns about financial practices and representations of capability. Several reviewers accuse the facility of misrepresenting its care capabilities, which suggests a gap between what was advertised or promised and what was actually available. Related to this are consistent complaints about undisclosed fees, higher-than-expected costs, and generally poor price transparency. These financial and disclosure issues are a major negative theme and signal potential risks for prospective residents and families who rely on clear upfront information to plan for care needs and budgets.

    Management and administrative transparency emerge as a notable area of weakness. While clinical staffing appears strong, the administrative practices around pricing and representation appear to have caused dissatisfaction. The contrast between high praise for hands-on care and strong criticism of fee disclosure indicates a pattern where the lived experience of care can be very positive, but contractual and financial dealings may not be handled with the same clarity or integrity.

    There is limited or no specific information in the reviews about other operational areas such as dining, activities, recreational programming, physical facilities, or cleanliness. Therefore, judgments about those dimensions cannot be drawn from these summaries. What can be said is that interpersonal care and clinical oversight receive positive marks, while financial transparency and the accuracy of advertised care capabilities are recurring concerns.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests Blessing House may offer excellent, compassionate hands-on care—especially where skilled nursing and RN involvement matter—but prospective residents and families should exercise caution around contracts and fees. Important due diligence steps would include asking for written, itemized fee schedules, clarifying exactly which levels of care are provided versus outsourced or unavailable, confirming the scope of skilled nursing services, and getting contract terms in writing before committing. This balanced view highlights both the strong relational and clinical positives reported and the significant administrative and transparency issues that could materially affect a resident’s experience and costs.

    Location

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    About Blessing House

    Blessing House sits in a quiet Tigard, OR neighborhood and takes care of seniors who want a homelike place with extra support, and you'll find just five licensed beds here, so it feels personal, and the owner's an experienced registered nurse, which comes in handy for folks that need high-acuity care, diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, or memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The rooms are private and cable-ready for TV, with a secure call system in place for peace of mind, and there's Wi-Fi so residents can keep up with family over Facetime or Skype, and private baths and wheelchair accessible showers make it safer for folks who need help moving around. You've got a roomy living room with a grand piano, a breakfast nook, family room, formal dining room, and even a salon so haircuts are easy without leaving home, plus a backyard that's secure and landscaped, with a greenhouse, fountain, fire pit, raised gardens, and a spot for grandkids to play when they visit. Meals are included, with vegetarian options if someone wants them, and you'll see community dining, indoor and outdoor common spaces, lots of social activities onsite and trips out, and Christian services for those who want them. The home welcomes both men and women, and folks can bring their pets. A podiatrist, dentist, and therapists like speech, occupational, and physical therapists stop by, and there's a nurse or doctor on call when needed. Residents who want to get out can reach grocery stores, coffee shops, pharmacies, and more nearby, and Blessing House makes sure there's parking for both residents and visitors, along with transportation to appointments. The senior care center focuses on keeping a strong ratio of caregivers to seniors, and staff helps with daily living tasks but lets everyone keep as much independence as possible. There's a directory in the community that lists nearby stores, restaurants, health services, lawyers, and other resources, including big brands like Albertsons, Walgreens, and Walmart, and the property offers information about assisted living, Alzheimer's care, residential care, adult foster care, and payment options, along with several floor plans to choose from. Christian activities, beauty services, and an emergency call setup are available, and Blessing House Adult Care Home provides the direct resident care, focusing on safety and comfort in a warm, familiar setting.

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