Becky Purvis
Feb 2025
Do your research,look at several facilities before choosing this one. Especially when end of life is near
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Licensed capacity
- 114 residents
- Care model
- Small cottage-style housing units for residents
- Medicaid transition
- Residents can add Medicaid without relocating
- Outdoor access
- Secured outdoor space designed for safe wandering
California CDSS
What Families Think
Families describe The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care as a warm, home-like community where staff are attentive and communicate regularly about medical changes and care needs. Many reviewers highlight compassionate end-of-life care and a safe, engaging environment for residents with dementia, though a few mention staffing and training concerns.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive
- Regular communication with families about health changes
- Compassionate, hands-on end-of-life care
- Safe outdoor space for residents to roam
- Home-like, upbeat atmosphere
- Accepted Medicaid without requiring a move
The Bad
- One report of understaffing and undertrained caregivers
- One report of high staff turnover
- One reviewer felt communication lapsed after a resident's death
- Mixed feedback on food quality
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care is a senior living community in Portland, Oregon offering Memory Care and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 21 reviews.
About The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care
The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care is an assisted living community in Portland, Oregon, specializing in care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. The facility operates multiple cottages with varying care levels to match individual needs.
Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and compassion. Many highlight monthly check-in calls about medical updates, medication changes, and falls, along with personalized end-of-life care. The community maintains a notably upbeat, home-like atmosphere with regular activities including live music, beauty services, and structured programming. One family wrote, "The funnest and liveliness place I've seen." Residents are frequently described as visibly happy and engaged. Food quality receives mixed feedback, some families note it as good, while others find it merely adequate.
A small number of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and training consistency, and one family felt the facility could have been more communicative during loss. Most families emphasize the importance of staying actively involved in their loved one's care.
The Cottages holds a 4.1 out of 5 star rating across 21 Google reviews.
Types of Care at The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- 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
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Salon / Barber
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care
4.1overall · 21 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (21)
Emily Ediger
May 2024
Just incredible! After a terrible experience at a rehab facility in Beaverton, I was recommended The Cottages for my elderly neighbor who has dementia and broke her hip last month. Kristi and Emmy are terrific! Welcoming and so helpful! The facility is nice—live music, beautiful residents getting their hair and make-up done—and the rooms are fine. What matters is the care and support given to the residents, and it’s also top notch!
kimberly johnson
Feb 2024
Overall a good place to have your loved one being taken care of. Care giving is a hard job. The Cottages were understaffed and under trained. The family needs to be on top of what is going on. My momma lived there for approximately 3 years and when she passed away nobody from this establishment said or sent their condolences . The caregivers are not trained as they should be.
Robin T
Aug 2022
When our dad developed Alzheimer's in 2018 we were stuck trying to find a place he could afford. Then we got a tip about Pacifica, aka now the Cottages. I cant say enough good things, The staff here is so caring and helpful, kept us informed about everything, from his doc. visits, falls, change in meds, They would do a call every month or so to keep us informed. They have lots of different activities for the residents to keep them busy, have great meal plans, a beautiful outdoor space that is safe for residents to roam. When dad had to add Medicaid we did not have to move him & they were very helpful. Our dad seemed very happy. In July 2022 he lost the battle and passed, the staff made sure we were prepared and to go see him before he passed. When we went to pick up his things The Cottages left a beautiful quilt & a quilt prayer for him. We thank everyone of the staff that worked with him.<br>Our family highly recommends The Cottages a big 5 stars
Lorri Lopez
Sep 2021
I am so pleased with the way my mother taken care of . Spwacua
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care offer?
The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Where is The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care located?
The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care is located at 1808 SE 182nd Ave in Portland, Oregon.
What do families say about The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care?
Families describe The Cottages Senior Living Memory Care as a warm, home-like community where staff are attentive and communicate regularly about medical changes and care needs. Many reviewers highlight compassionate end-of-life care and a safe, engaging environment for residents with dementia, though a few mention staffing and training concerns.
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