There are many senior living options. Choosing one that meets you or your loved one's needs begins with understanding the types available.
1) Independent Living
For active seniors who no longer wish to stay in their homes, independent living communities can be a good choice. Offering organized social programs, activities and excursions, restaurant-style dining, and transportation
to healthcare and shopping, independent retirement living offers a leisure lifestyle with plenty of opportunity for social interaction. Click here to learn more.
Assisted living communities combine the privacy of apartment style living with customized personal services. All Assisted Living communities provide meals, housekeeping, an option for personal laundry service, utilities and cable. Click here to learn more...
Adult Care Homes are private homes licensed by county or by state of Oregon to provide care for a maximum of five residents. Homes have been built or remodeled to provide 24 hour access to care in a home-like environment with private rooms, many with private half baths and shared community space. Residents receive help with personal care, medications, ambulation and other task of daily living. Click here to learn more...
4) Memory Care
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia pose special challenges and require special care. These communities may be free standing or part of a continuum of care and are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory issues. Staff has received special training in dementia care and most communities are secured units. Click here to learn more...
Also called Convalescent Homes, Rehabilitation Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) or Post-Acute Care, these communities are utilized as an interim step for intensive rehabilitation after a health related incident before returning home or relocating to another care setting. Nursing homes also provide long term care for those who need a high level of round-the- clock care. In this case the term used is Intermediate Care Facility or ICF. Click here to learn more...
6) Hospice Care
Hospice and Palliative care is end of life options. Hospice is initiated when a person’s life expectancy is six months or less. It is designed to keep the patient comfortable but no longer pursuing options to prolong life. Palliative care is designed to meet the needs of a person with a serious or life threatening health condition but is still receiving treatment. Click here to learn more...
We Find the Right Options for You...
Adult Placement Network takes the guesswork out of finding the right senior living or care community. By learning about your unique needs and priorities, we match you with appropriate options throughout the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. We'll accompany you when you visit communities, help with decision making, and follow up with you after move-in day to make sure the transition is going well. We can recommend affiliate services such as moving companies, estate sale professionals, Elder Law attorneys and many more professionals that can be helpful at this time.