Laygo Adult Care Home

Laygo Adult Care Home in Gresham, OR, offered care for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities in a small, home-like setting, and while folks said the environment was warm and accepting with a Christian home spirit, centered on dignity and support, the place actually closed back in January 2022, but before then it had only two licensed beds under Robert Laygo and was part of Oregon's network of adult foster homes, so people who lived there got a lot of attention, and folks could bring pets, enjoy private rooms, and find peace in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by parks, cafes, churches, and restaurants. The home focused on letting people age in place without needing to move as care needs changed, providing meals cooked by chefs, memory care for seniors with dementia, and managing medications, with staff helping out with daily tasks and physical therapy when needed. If someone needed special diets, diabetic care, or incontinence care, they'd take care of that too, and the place had an enclosed courtyard, raised garden beds, butterfly gardens, and all sorts of community events and activities like arts and crafts, ballroom dancing, and even woodworking or relaxing in a TV lounge, plus there were computers in the media center, a library, fitness center, swimming pool, and movie room-not always the case at smaller places, and people could get their hair cut on-site or use handy perks like housekeeping and laundry, while the property stayed secure with gates and allowed no smoking anywhere indoors. Residents could join shared meals in the dining room or reserve a private spot, and there were companion suites if someone wanted a roommate, plus they gave complimentary transportation and had parking for those still driving, and although the home itself was fairly small, Laygo Adult Care Home was also connected with other tiny adult foster homes around Gresham-like Frederick Asa, Karen Campbell, Lidia Strizu, Baby G Wolfe, Raveca Nutas, and Rahel Haile Adult Foster Homes-with four or five residents each, and for those needing bigger surroundings, Brookdale Chestnut Lane supported 78 units. Folks liked being close to medical offices, hospitals, and pharmacies, which made things easier if emergencies happened, and online reviews tended to speak highly of the friendliness of staff and the care, with an average rating of 9 out of 10, so families often felt welcome there. The place only accepted private room residents, didn't allow smoking, and charged around $5,000 for a 1-bedroom, with help for everything from daily tasks to memory loss, and plenty of chances for social activities, hobbies, and quiet.