We have lived at MW for nearly two years, and we could not be happier with our decision to move…read morehere for our retirement years. We looked at more than a dozen CCRCs in the Portland area and San Francisco Bay area, and MW stood head and shoulders above any of the other CCRCs in terms of value, food options, stunning campus and facilities, and array of classes.

My husband had a stroke in August 2022. We moved into Marys Woods assisted living in Nov. 2022. I…read morelove it here! The caregivers are very good and kind, the nurses follow our health concerns closely, the dining room makes an effort to serve delicious food and the servers are attentive and cheerful. We are offered a wide variety of activities as well as movies in the afternoon and evenings. Overall, it feels like we are all one big family. Last but not least is the heavenly surroundings, the gigantic pine trees, the variety of trees and flowering bushes. The grounds is one large area of natural beauty that is exhilarating to take walks in and be spiritually and physically refreshed.

Haylee is just wonderful and is great at what she does! Go in for a tour and ask her she will make…read moreyou feel welcome

We started looking for a place for my sister and were recommended to Summerfield Estates by a…read morefriend who has lived there for 3 years. Including competitive pricing and commendable services, we were impressed that they have had the same managers, office staff, housekeepers and kitchen chefs for several years. Other local places, had high staff turnover and no stable management. I believe this will be the place we choose for my sister; I will update this after she's been there for 30 -60 days.

O to be old and in love again, in the portland rain! A nice place for senior shenanigans. Had a…read morenice meal in one of the onsite restaurants with good friends.Then saw some live theater. First Lady Lou. A play in 2 acts about First Lady Lou Henery Hoover. A wonderful experence.

From the owner: Rose Villa is a nonprofit, continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located on a bluff above the…read moreWillamette River in Portland, Oregon, offering cottage homes and a continuum of care from independent living to supportive services in your home to 24-hour nursing care. It is an active, inclusive adult community, in which every person is needed and can be fully engaged and energized.

My girlfriend is the social worker for Dallas Retirement Village. She drives 1:20 each way to and…read morefrom work. I tell her she needs to find a job closer to home and she says no way because the management team and nurses are the best she's ever seen. She loves her job and in this industry that must speak for something good about this company.

From the owner: Nestled in the charming town of Dallas, Oregon, Dallas Retirement Village offers independent…read moreliving, asisted living, short and long-term care, and memory care. With over 75 years of unwavering dedication, our close-knit community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly feels like home. Here, residents enjoy a vibrant community serving exceptional hospitality, a variety of events and activities, and a full spectrum of care. Dallas Retirement Village is dedicated to fostering an active and fulfilling lifestyle, giving individuals 55+ complete peace of mind as they create cherished memories and build friendships. Schedule a tour to learn more about Dallas Retirement Village.

These people are great. We moved my wife's brother here from another nearby "assisted living"…read morefacility that wasn't really taking very good care of him, probably because they have a lot of turnover. Highgate is a smaller facility that is much more intimate. They have a bulletin board with about a dozen pictures of staff that have been there for at least 10 years. When we ate a meal in their dining room I noticed (1) their tables are widely spaced for walkers and (2) some of the administrative staff actually serve the tables. They are all very intimate with the residents. The food is great by the way. We were fortunate to tour just as they had an opening in assisted living. However, after 10 days they called us in for a conference. There had been an incident and they recognized that he was in an early stage of dementia. We were afraid they might say he "wasn't a good fit" for the place. We said that in the meeting and all three staffers immediately reacted for us to be assured, that this is what they are equipped to handle. They have people who are trained in dealing with dementia and have a program for helping keep the minds active which can otherwise lead to pent up frustration. We realize we were too close to see the subtle changes but when they explained how all the little signs added up, it really explained a lot. When something like this hits a family member you are in denial, you don't see it happening. We didn't. They started him in the program and shortly had an opening in memory care where they get the same great food. These people really care and evaluated his behavior. Another place just told us that he was "misbehaving". Highgate is much much better. We're very glad to have found them.

3 months at Highgate and my mom is thriving! The transition into Highgate was smooth and so many…read moreof the staff were welcoming and warm. Highgate has gone out of their way to give her opportunity to be included with anything and everything! She is actively living again! At 91, that speaks well of the atmosphere she is living in. Thank you, Highgate!

We moved my 90 year old mother to Parkland in January of this year. She was very unhappy with…read moreliving conditions at a different assisted living home. She liked the people and atmosphere at Parkland but was hesitant with uncertainties. The community relations director, Marie Jennings was very considerate of my mom's feelings and reassured us that when the time was right everything would work out. Three weeks later my mother told me she wanted to make the move. We called Marie who told that an apartment had just become available. No sales pressure, just waiting for us to say yes to the move and things happened very rapidly in an in the elder care environment which is so often overshadowed with clouds of insufficiency. My mother is still quite the foodie and likes the food at Parkland, especially the soup. One of the first things I noticed was the happy and visible caregivers who always seem to be working in teams. My mother has lots of health issues and does lots of complaining but she likes the caregivers who finish her care with hugs and reassurances. I see her smiling when they leave. My wife and I travel part of the year. Recently my mother's motorized wheelchair broke down. She was quite distraught and wanted me to come home and fix it right away. This was impossible. I called the Parkland triage person and asked if the maintenance person could take a look to see if some simple and basic was the problem. This did not happen. When I arrived at Parkland a week later I discovered the charger had simply come unplugged. I brought this to the attention of Marie. She gave my wife and I options for how this could be handled. At our request she called the people involved who by the way are very busy, into her office. We talked about how important it is that when my wife and I are away we can feel good about my mother's safety and well being. Everybody makes mistakes but Marie Jennings handled this situation as a true caring professional. Thank you Marie and Parkland staff. You are all amazing. Elwyn Behnke

I recently visited several homes in McMinnvile for possible residency for my mother. Parkland is…read moremy first choice. The criteria I used was extensive but the main reason for my choice was the happiness I saw in the residents and the overall positive environment that they lived in. Most everyone had a smile on their face and I saw whole families having lunch or just visiting with their loved ones. I also thought the living space in the apartments and studios were nice and light and bright. The only reason I did not give Parkland 5 stars is because my mother is not yet a resident there so I can not speak from her experience. In my opinion, Parkland is a wonderful place for a loved one and I would rest easy if my mom becomes a resident of this facility.

My family is grateful we found Hearthstone at Murrayhill. This community was a literal godsend for…read moremy parents dealing with diagnoses associated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. During a very stressful time, the community and leadership at Hearthstone made this process as easy as possible. My parents were at first reticent to leave their long-time home and move into this community, but they are now not only physically and medically safe, but they are socially and spiritually thriving. Thank you, Hearthstone for giving us peace of mind and giving us back our parents for what I believe will be for many years to come.

The facilities look so nice & there are many compassionate & friendly employees but the top…read moremanagement are awful & clearly demonstrate that they are concerned not with their residents or their family members but turning a large profit. My parent was there over a year & Mgmt continuously attempted to charge us for anything & everything. It was stressful & repulsive. With the exception of one person in Mgmt, the rest are leeches. After my parent died, only one Mgmt employee gave condolences after I called to tie up some things-not a word from the rest. At least they were finally showing their true selves. Additionally, one employee harassed my parent & tried to convert my parent to evangelical Christianity despite my parent being a reformed Catholic. I'd never recommend them, I'd warn people about what to expect. If you're very well-off, there's no problem but if you're on a fixed income, even if it's quite a healthy upper-middle class income, be prepared for them to bleed you dry...all while smiling & pretending to care. Avoid.

My husband and I have been searching for a small home in Charbonneau in which to retire. We had…read morelived in a certain Charbonneau neighborhood about 25 years ago and were walking around there today when we saw a Paulson sign in the window of a condo with a great view. We peeked in windows and could tell the unit was not occupied and a lock box was on the door. Excited about returning to our old neighborhood, we rushed to the office of our Charbonneau realtor for more info but he said the unit was not on MLS so my husband and I decided to go to the Paulson office. Our agent volunteered to go with us, so the three of us walked over. I could not believe the answers we received from Sallie Paulson and the rude and arrogant manner in which she spoke to us. When my husband asked the price of the condo, she replied that she didn't know. The realtor asked a few questions and she spoke to him in the same rude manner and announced that she wasn't sure it was for sale. I tried next and asked what the price will be if it does become for sale and she answered that she did not know. The entire experience was amazing in many ways. I am not suggesting a lawsuit against Paulson for discriminating against us - for one thing, we are not members of a protected class. But I am suggesting that her behavior was unethical. One does not put their agency's sign in a window and a lockbox on the door of a property and then claim she is not sure if it is for sale when a qualified prospect inquires about buying it. And I am stating unequivocally that Sallie Paulson is one of the most unprofessional business people I have ever met. Very, very rude. I am just amazed that she used to be successful. I suggest you stay away from this woman. Charbonneau has many gracious, ethical and professional real estate agents.