Revere Court of Portland Memory Care

    11547 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97220
    4.2 · 12 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring home-like community with caveats

    I placed my mom here and overall I'm pleased: the staff are kind, compassionate and professional, the community is clean, home-like, meals are good and there are engaging activities that helped her feel at home. They offer memory/24-hour care, but staffing can be inconsistent (new/overwhelmed staff, slow callbacks), and they may not accept or be the best fit for very advanced dementia-so confirm care level, security and communication up front. For many families this is a caring, well-maintained, good-value option I would recommend with those caveats.

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    4.17 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Kind, compassionate, and professional staff
    • Attentive caregivers and 24-hour care availability
    • Memory care expertise and specialized services
    • Home-like, comfortable environment
    • Clean, neat, and well-maintained facility
    • Health and safety measures observed
    • Engaging activities and community experiences
    • Crafts and musical entertainment available
    • Flexible and creative in meeting individual needs
    • Sense of belonging and positive social atmosphere
    • Meals that look and smell good with meal variety
    • Good value and reasonable pricing noted by some
    • Responsive staff examples (same-day callbacks)
    • Recommended by multiple families
    • Proximity to residents' homes (location convenience)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing / reports of understaffing
    • Some reviewers report poor care or care lapses
    • Limited activity participation despite offerings
    • Belongings missing and security concerns
    • Occasional odors reported (urine odor)
    • Communication issues (hard to reach staff, no callback)
    • Some staff appear overwhelmed or inexperienced
    • Facility may be unable to meet very high/complex care needs
    • Not a good fit for residents with severe dementia
    • May not be appropriate for Parkinson's-focused needs
    • Mixed impressions about cleanliness and comparison to other facilities
    • Move-in declines due to care-level mismatch
    • Hesitancy to return expressed by some family members

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive with several consistent strengths highlighted. The most commonly praised elements are the staff and caregivers—described as kind, deeply caring, professional, and compassionate—and the facility’s orientation toward memory care. Multiple reviewers emphasize attentive caregivers, 24-hour care availability, and staff flexibility in meeting individual needs, creating a sense of belonging for residents. The community is repeatedly described as home-like, clean, neat, and well-maintained, and many families noted that the facility follows health and safety measures. Several reviewers specifically praised meals (appearance, smell, and variety) and enjoyed activities such as crafts and musical entertainment; some families reported that the placement produced a marked improvement over prior facilities.

    However, there are recurring concerns that temper the positive feedback. Staffing consistency appears to be an issue for some families: reviewers reported understaffing, overwhelmed or new staff members, and isolated instances of poor care. Communication is mixed—while there are examples of responsive management (same-day callbacks and helpful staff), other reviewers complained about difficulty reaching staff, lack of tour follow-up, and at least one instance where belongings went missing, raising security concerns. A few reviewers also described unpleasant odors (urine) and compared the facility unfavorably to other options.

    A significant pattern in the reviews relates to the level and type of clinical care needed. Several families found the memory-care focus appropriate and praised staff expertise, yet others indicated the facility declined move-ins or was not a good fit when a resident required higher-level or specialized care (severe dementia or Parkinson’s-specific services). This suggests the community may be well-suited for many memory-care residents but has limits in staffing, training, or licensing that make it less appropriate for the most complex cases.

    Activities are offered and described as lively by some, but multiple comments note that participation is limited—either there are fewer activities than expected or not many residents take part. This points to a difference between activity programming availability and actual engagement levels among residents. Meals and entertainment (musicians) are positive highlights, yet these strengths do not fully offset concerns about staffing, security, and occasional cleanliness/odor problems for certain reviewers.

    Recommendations that emerge implicitly from the pattern of reviews: prospective families should prioritize an in-person visit and a focused conversation about staffing ratios, how the community handles higher-acuity needs, security and belongings procedures, and communication protocols (how and when family members will be contacted). Ask explicitly whether the facility can manage severe dementia or Parkinson’s-related needs and what triggers a move-in decline. Clarify activity participation rates versus activity scheduling to set realistic expectations. Overall, many families feel the community provides excellent, compassionate memory care and good value for typical memory-care needs, but there are notable, repeatable concerns around staffing consistency, communication, and fit for complex medical needs that families should evaluate before committing.

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    About Revere Court of Portland Memory Care

    Revere Court of Portland Memory Care sits in Portland, Oregon, close to hospitals and doctors, where it serves seniors living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory-related illnesses, and it does so within a small, home-like community made up of cottages that each house about 14-15 residents, so nobody feels too crowded or lost in the shuffle, and these little neighborhoods really help folks feel at home. The staff is trained on dementia care and works around the clock to help with daily living activities, medication management, and health needs, so families can be sure someone's always close by, no matter the time of day. The place is fully licensed by the state, under license number 8465568096, which means it meets important care and safety standards and might work with long-term care insurance plans, which is important for some families trying to make a plan.

    Residents here can choose from private studios, shared rooms, or even two-bedroom apartments, all with big windows, kitchenettes, walk-in or wheelchair-accessible showers, emergency call systems, and help with housekeeping and laundry. The community is pet-friendly, has resident and visitor parking, and provides wheelchair accessibility, so that's covered, and there's a secure outdoor area for fresh air and walking, but also with safety measures to alert staff if someone wanders off. There are both indoor and outdoor common spaces, so folks can relax, read in the library, join in gardening, or walk the grounds, and if someone wants to keep up with their personal care, there's an on-site barber and salon.

    Meals are served three times daily and they've got options for special diets, including vegetarian and kosher, all included with no surprise fees. Residents and their guests can enjoy group activities like games, puzzles, community outings, movie nights, and even professional entertainment, with most activities aiming to help folks stay active, engaged, and social-sometimes residents even help run activities themselves to keep spirits up. Mind-engaging programs and life-affirming routines help everyone, especially those with memory problems, feel included and purposeful.

    Revere Court offers a bunch of care services, including full memory care, respite stays for short-term recovery or when caregivers need a break, hospice care, and adult day care. The staff coordinates closely with healthcare providers, and care plans are always personalized, which helps make sure everyone gets just what they need, no matter how much or how little help they require. Security and peace of mind are big priorities, and there's a guarded and monitored setting, which is a comfort not only for residents but for families, too.

    People living here can use complimentary transportation, access high-speed internet, and take part in both on-site and off-site social and spiritual activities if they want, so days can be as full or as quiet as each person wants. Whether someone lives in a cozy studio or a larger apartment, the atmosphere stays warm, inviting, and focused on support and dignity, and with Chancellor Health Care overseeing things, there's some reassurance that folks are getting steady attention from a professional company that's been around since 1992.

    The community's size keeps things personal, while a regular schedule of activities-like gardening, devotional services, walking paths, and group games-means it's easy to find something to do each day, and folks with pets don't have to say goodbye to them, which can be a big comfort for someone settling into a new place. With a 3.5 rating from four recent reviews, people seem to think Revere Court of Portland Memory Care is a solid, trustworthy option for memory care, respite, assisted living, or just some help with daily life while still feeling independent and safe.

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