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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
55 residents

Oregon ODHS

Care focus
Experienced with late-stage Alzheimer's and dementia residents

What Families Think

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Reviews of Emerson House Portland are mixed, with several family members praising the warmth and patience shown toward residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, while others report inconsistent day-to-day care and a difficult experience with billing and communication. The community has a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 15 Google reviews.

What reviewers praise

  • Loving, patient care for residents with dementia
  • Strong staff-resident relationships noted by visitors
  • Life enrichment programming praised by a family member
  • Staff described as supportive and interactive during tours

What reviewers flag

  • One report mom found unattended/naked multiple times
  • One report of little compassion or follow-up after a death
  • One report of a Medicaid billing and move-out dispute
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Emerson House Portland is a senior living community in Portland, Oregon offering Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 15 reviews.

About Emerson House Portland

Emerson House Portland is an assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing community in Portland, Oregon. The community serves residents across a range of care needs, from those living independently to those requiring memory care and long-term skilled nursing.

Families consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness. Multiple visitors noted genuine relationships between residents and caregivers, describing an environment where residents appear comfortable and supported. One family highlighted "the loving care he and all the residents receive from the staff, the amazing life enrichment program the facility provides," while another observed that staff are "very interactive and supportive of the residents." However, one family's experience differed significantly: they reported inconsistent care, including concerns about resident dignity and a lack of follow-up after their mother's death at the facility.

The community carries a 4.1-star rating across 15 Google reviews, reflecting mixed experiences. While several families feel welcomed and appreciated during visits, and report confidence in the care their relatives receive, the experiences are not universal. Prospective families should plan visits and conversations with management to understand how the community approaches individualized care and family communication.

Types of Care at Emerson House Portland

Memory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

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

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

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

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Emerson House Portland

4.1overall · 15 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (15)

Robert Lane

Nov 2025

via Google ↗ · Report

One year Private Pay, approved for Medicaid, they moved her to a isolated room and threatened a move out letter coming As soon as I found another place they tried to tell me we would owe for thirty days notice.

Stephanie Bignall

Sep 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

My mom was here for about 4 months, the facility is clean and well set up. The head nurse was very nice. But most of the caregivers didn’t seem to care much, multiple times I went in and mom was naked. The last time the med tech blamed my mom, this was the night before she died and she was unconscious. He clearly did not care. My mom died here 5 days ago and no one from the facility has contacted me with condolences. Her doctors have. While I liked a lot of things about this facility I think they have a ways to go with compassion.

Peggy McAteer

Jul 2019

via Google ↗ · Report

My husband, who has late-stage Alzheimer’s, has lived at Emerson House Portland for just over a year, and I generally visit him on a daily basis for an hour or more twice a day. I couldn’t be happier with the loving care he and all the residents receive from the staff, the amazing life enrichment program the facility provides, and the emotional support I have received from both staff and management. In all my extended visits I have never seen the staff exhibit any of the behaviors claimed by Christopher (who spent all of 1 day there) or Shayla, and Ari. On the contrary, I observe the staff going out of their way to meet the needs of each individual and always showing amazing patience and respect for the residents living with this dreadful disease. I am continually grateful that I was introduced to Emerson House by a friend a few years ago and that they were able to accept my husband when I could no longer care for him at home. Being a part of the Emerson House community is making this difficult end to our happy marriage of 52 years so much easier. Like many, I pray that the day will come when memory-care facilities are no longer needed, but until such time, I highly recommend Emerson House Portland to any family who is looking for a loving and caring environment for a loved-one suffering from dementia.

Gerogina Hudson

Jul 2019

via Google ↗ · Report

IDK who this Christopher Crawford person is...he said he only worked a day so maybe our paths never crossed, who knows. My grandfather lives at Emerson House and every time I visit, I feel as though I am welcomed like family. As a person who identifies as LGBTQ+ as well, I was understandably concerned when I initially read the horrible review below so myself and some family members visited Emerson House and had a lengthy discussion with the leadership regarding Mr. Crawford's claims. As it turns out, this negative review is simply a case of a disgruntled ex-employee who is hellbent on ruining the good reputation of a wonderful community. It is so frustrating to me (ESPECIALLY as someone with a loved one who needs to live in a dementia home) how someone would so blatantly lie and attempt to scar the reputation of a place that helps people like my grandfather. I remember when we were looking for a place for my grandpa, me and my mom and uncle scoured the internet to get all the information we could about every place we looked at. When people who are mad that they didn't get their way about something go and write what boils down to slander like that, it makes it harder for the family of someone who might really benefit from the care offered at a place like Emerson House to get a good first impression and make the INCREDIBLY CHALLENGING first step of actually going to check out a place for their loved one. Shame on you, Mr. Crawford.

Rayman Kirby

Jul 2019

via Google ↗ · Report

The first thing you will notice at Emerson house is how friendly the staff are, but what speaks more is the relationship between the residents and the staff. I was able to tour the building and you can tell that the residents feel comfortable being cared for by the staff, who are also very interactive and supportive of the residents. My grandma had dementia before she passed away and I know what it's like to be around someone with dementia, and it is truly noble that the staff at Emerson House care for these people for a living. I am considering apply for a job here in the near future

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What types of care does Emerson House Portland offer?

Emerson House Portland offers Memory Care.

How much does Emerson House Portland cost?

Emerson House Portland 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 Emerson House Portland located?

Emerson House Portland is located at 3577 SE Division St in Portland, Oregon.

What do families say about Emerson House Portland?

Emerson House Portland carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 15 Google reviews. Reviews of Emerson House Portland are mixed, with several family members praising the warmth and patience shown toward residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, while others report inconsistent day-to-day care and a difficult experience with billing and communication. 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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