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Avamere at Park Place

8445 SW Hemlock St

3.9(47 ratings)· Portland average: 4

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
130 residents

Oregon ODHS

Care continuum
Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on-site

What Families Think

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Families describe Avamere at Park Place as a clean, welcoming community with a friendly, communicative staff that helped speed up move-in for their loved ones. Reviewers also mention a quiet, wooded, safe setting and a good range of activities, though one reviewer raised serious concerns about staffing levels and turnover.

What reviewers praise

  • Friendly, welcoming staff noted by multiple reviewers
  • Clean, bright, well-kept facility
  • Smooth, well-communicated move-in process
  • Quiet, safe, wooded location
  • Variety of activities for residents

What reviewers flag

  • One report of understaffing and high staff turnover
  • Food quality described inconsistently across reviews

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Avamere at Park Place is a senior living community in Portland, Oregon offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 47 reviews.

About Avamere at Park Place

Avamere at Park Place is a Portland, Oregon senior community offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care services. The 3.9-star facility (based on 47 reviews) draws a mix of family experiences, though most reviewers highlight positive staff interactions and a clean, bright environment.

Families consistently praise the warmth and responsiveness of the staff, noting that employees actively introduce themselves and manage admissions smoothly. One family wrote that staff "went out of their way to introduce themselves." The facility maintains a clean, well-kept appearance with a private location and recent upgrades underway. Residents appear content, and activities are available for engagement. Meal quality draws neutral remarks, functional rather than exceptional.

The community registers one significant concern among reviews: a dissenting account citing understaffing and high turnover. This contrasts sharply with the prevailing positive tone but suggests potential inconsistency in service delivery worth exploring directly with the community.

Types of Care at Avamere at Park Place

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Avamere at Park Place

3.9overall · 47 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (47)

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Nancy Brewer

Jul 2026

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Chris is a very nice fellow. Promptly showed us the room Avamere had available and the other amenities. Of course, my MIL was already there before she passed away and we'd already seen everything except for the room. Food is meh but tolerable. I wouldn't turn it down, especially if I was starving! Staff is very nice and the place is clean, bright, and sunny. Plus, there are lots of activities to participate in. It's set back a bit off the main street and is in a wooded area but not so thickly wooded that someone would be able to sneak in and create havoc.

Rebecca Best

May 2026

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The staff was so friendly. Staff went out of their way to stop by and introduce themselves. They also went out of there way to help getting my mother into a safe place as quickly as possible

domonic jones

Apr 2026

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Very friendly and professional staff. Every resident we passed by during my tour was polite and seems to really like the facility. The location is private and there seems to have had many upgrades with more on the way I believe. Tour was thorough and informative.

Harriet T

Feb 2026

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Place your loved ones anywhere else they will decline here very understaffed and poor teamwork and the turnover rate is comical 0 stars .

Am S

Sep 2024

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I cannot say enough good things about Hannah! She is on the ball. Such an amazing person. Everything was so streamlined to get my mom approved and moved in so quickly. I know others were likely involved in the process but Hannah was always in communication on what to expect next. My mom just moved in yesterday and everyone has been so welcoming. The facility is clean and well kept. The neighborhood is cute and homey. Very safe area. The food is good. The employees seem happy and always smiling. I feel good knowing my mom will be well taken care of here.

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What types of care does Avamere at Park Place offer?

Avamere at Park Place offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Avamere at Park Place cost?

Avamere at Park Place has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Portland that publish rates start around $4,195 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Avamere at Park Place located?

Avamere at Park Place is located at 8445 SW Hemlock St in Portland, Oregon.

What do families say about Avamere at Park Place?

Avamere at Park Place carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 47 Google reviews. Families describe Avamere at Park Place as a clean, welcoming community with a friendly, communicative staff that helped speed up move-in for their loved ones. Reviewers also mention a quiet, wooded, safe setting and a good range of activities, though one reviewer raised serious concerns about staffing levels and turnover. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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