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Reviews of Powell Valley are sharply divided: many families describe warm, attentive staff and a home-like setting on the community's historic four-acre grounds, especially in memory care, while several other reviewers report serious lapses in medication management, staff professionalism, and communication during medical emergencies. The community's 3.1 average rating reflects this split between glowing praise and alarming accounts of neglect.
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Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior living community in Gresham, Oregon offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Gresham, Oregon. The community provides personalized care plans, 24/7 support, and life-enrichment activities for seniors who need assistance with daily tasks or specialized memory support.
Assisted living services at Powell Valley include nutritious prepared meals, daily social and recreational activities, medication management, personal care, and housekeeping with laundry services. The memory care program offers specialized support for residents at all stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, with a secure environment designed to reduce stress and promote engagement through cognitive activities, sensory programs, and a high staff-to-resident ratio. The community also offers respite care for short-term stays during recovery or when primary caregivers need temporary relief.
The community sits on four historic acres in Gresham, originally the Kummel family farm known since the early 1900s for its rose gardens and family-oriented atmosphere. Residents enjoy the original gazebo and the legacy of the property, which provides a sense of continuity and peace. The setting reflects a family feel that defines daily life at the community.
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Ashley Bec
Jul 2026
This is a really great community. It is clear that Dwight the Administrator has a genuine care for both the residents and staff, he is very charming to be around. The ladies who lead the Memory Care department are amazing, Maria and Reena.
Rose
Jun 2026
Stay away from this place
Scott Gregg
Oct 2025
God bless the staff that work there. They did an outstanding job with our mom. She spent two years at Powell Valley Memory Care and the staff treated her with dignity, love, and friendship. She passed away, with our family around her last week. All the staff came in paid their respects, shed tears, told stories and expressed real fondness for our mom. When we had to transport her remains, the staff lined the halls to say goodbye.
Brenndon Tso
Sep 2025
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Powell Valley Living. From the moment we toured the community, it was clear this is a place that truly cares—about dignity, comfort, and quality of life. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and well maintained with lovely landscaping, sunrooms, a gazebo, and inviting outdoor spaces. Inside, every common area—from the library and lounges to the dining room—is warm, welcoming, and clean.<br><br>The staff consistently exceed expectations. They are compassionate, professional, and genuinely caring. They take time to know each resident and treat them with respect and kindness. The team always goes above and beyond to ensure everyone feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for—not just physically, but emotionally too.<br><br>The care itself is excellent—helpful, attentive, always available when needed. The assisted living and memory care programs are well thought out, and there are wonderful social and activity options. From meals prepared with care to special events, everything is done with a focus on enriching the residents’ lives. It’s obvious the leadership and staff believe in what they do, and it shows in how happy and well treated the residents are.<br><br>If you’re looking for an assisted living or memory care community that balances high-quality care, beautiful surroundings, and a respectful, family-oriented atmosphere, you really can’t go wrong with Powell Valley Living. We are grateful to have found this special place.
Christine
Jun 2025
Review of Powell Valley Assisted Living (Not Memory Care)<br>Our family placed my sister at Powell Valley Assisted Living after she suffered a debilitating stroke in<br>2022. We chose this facility because it appeared clean and professional, and we were told there<br>would be medical oversight. Unfortunately, what we experienced over the next couple of years was<br>deeply upsetting and unacceptable.<br>To be clear, this review is about Powell Valley Assisted Living only. We had no experience with the<br>Memory Care Community, which is located in a separate building.<br>We were initially told there was a doctor on staff, but that turned out to be misleading. The person<br>overseeing medical matters had a doctorate, but he was not a licensed medical doctor. He refused<br>to manage my sister's critical prescriptions-especially her long-term oxycodone for severe pain-and<br>insisted her outside physician handle it, despite her being in their care full time.<br>Medication management was consistently poor. There were repeated delays and missed doses. At<br>one point, her medication was even stolen, and there was no accountability. Staff turnover was high,<br>and untrained employees were training new hires. Medication changes from hospice were not being<br>communicated, or faxes were ignored-once simply because there was no paper in the machine and<br>no one noticed.<br>Even when she was placed on hospice, the disorganization continued. Staff were confused about<br>how often she could receive her pain medication. I had to call hospice myself and stand there on<br>speaker phone to get clarity. Watching someone you love suffer in pain while staff delay care is<br>devastating.<br>Other issues included:<br>- Personal belongings went missing, including six of her dresses.<br>- Her laundry was mixed up with other residents' clothes.<br>- Food quality declined sharply depending on who was cooking-at times, it was unrecognizable.<br>- At the end of her life, when she could no longer feed herself, we were never informed-and she was<br>left without help.<br>One day I raised concern about the fact that her medications were not being given on time, and I<br>asked if anyone was overseeing this. The staff member's response was, "We can't really do that-we<br>have over 90 residents we give meds to." That kind of response summed up the lack of oversight<br>and accountability we experienced throughout her stay.<br>Families place loved ones in assisted living facilities hoping for compassionate, consistent care and<br>peace of mind. But without constant family oversight, your loved one at Powell Valley Assisted<br>Living may not receive the care they need-or deserve. I would not recommend this facility to anyone.<br>-Christine
Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 4001 SE 182nd Ave in Gresham, Oregon.
Reviews of Powell Valley are sharply divided: many families describe warm, attentive staff and a home-like setting on the community's historic four-acre grounds, especially in memory care, while several other reviewers report serious lapses in medication management, staff professionalism, and communication during medical emergencies. The community's 3.1 average rating reflects this split between glowing praise and alarming accounts of neglect.
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