Forest Villa in Forest Grove, OR

Cons

• They do not answer the phone during the hours they claim the office is open.
• They have a voicemail system but do not return calls.
• This is a very strange way to operate.

Review

Forest Villa in Forest Grove is best suited for families that value a quieter, less conspicuous setting and can accept less-than-stellar administrative responsiveness as a trade-off. In practical terms, this community appears to reward stability of environment and location while requiring residents and families to shoulder more of the back-and-forth coordination themselves. It is not the first choice for those relying on timely updates, proactive outreach, or a stress-free scheduling process, especially during the initial transition.

Those who should consider alternatives are families with a hard requirement for consistent, predictable communication. If urgent questions, rapid tour coordination, or prompt follow-up on care plans are non-negotiable, other communities with documented strengths in front-desk responsiveness and admissions follow-through should be prioritized. A possible fit may exist for families who are able to manage a slower administrative cadence, provided other care or community aspects align, but that balance must be verified rather than assumed.

The potential upside of Forest Villa rests in the presence of at least one highly rated experience, suggesting there are meaningful positives somewhere - perhaps in specific amenities or individual staff moments. Yet that upside remains diffuse and is not reliably replicable across the resident and family base based on the available feedback. The dominant narrative, however, centers on communication gaps. In a setting where oversight, coordination, and timely information catalyze well-being and safety, such gaps create a credibility problem that no favorable anecdote can fully offset.

The core con is simple but consequential: office responsiveness appears inconsistent. The four-hour window the office claims to be open is not reliably honored, and even when calls go to a voicemail system, return calls rarely materialize. This pattern undermines trust at a critical stage - the admission process, ongoing care coordination, medication questions, and emergency planning all depend on prompt communication. For families evaluating options, this is not a minor annoyance; it is a decision-making lever. Where a community can keep lines of communication open, issues feel addressable; where they cannot, risk compounds as families attempt to fill the gaps from a distance.

To make an informed choice, push for practical assurances. Verify current office hours in writing, and insist on a direct contact for admissions and one primary person responsible for follow-through. Request a specific response timeframe for messages and a guaranteed callback window. Arrange an in-person tour during typical activity hours and bring questions about scheduling, care planning, and emergency protocols; ask to speak with caregivers or a supervising administrator beyond the front desk. Seek recent resident or family references focused on communication reliability, and ask for a written service plan that includes a points-of-contact for daily needs and urgent concerns.

Bottom line: Forest Villa presents a conditional opportunity. If a family can secure a commitment to consistent, clear communication - documented expectations, predictable response times, and a reliable point of contact - the environment and location may still offer value. If, instead, dependable responsiveness continues to be uncertain, alternatives with stronger proven communication practices should be pursued. In practical terms, this community deserves a candid, contract-backed signal that the administrative cadence will match the care expectations before any long-term commitment is made.

Restaurants

• McDonald's (0.3 miles)
• Great Northwest Ice Cream (1.7 miles)
• McDonald's (7.2 miles)
• Gales Creek Tavern (7.8 miles)
• Park Lanes Family Entertainment Center (8.2 miles)
• Front Row Bar & Grill (8.7 miles)
• Taco Bell (8.7 miles)

Physicians

• Clemens Oral Surgery (0.4 miles)
• Mountainview Family Practice (0.4 miles)
• Dr Pace's Office (0.4 miles)
• Cascade Medical Boutique (4.8 miles)
• Dr Chad Pfefer MD (4.9 miles)
• Davis Catherina-General Surgeon (5 miles)
• Hillsboro Orthopedic Clinic (5 miles)

Pharmacies

• Hillsboro Pharmacy United Drugs (4.6 miles)
• Hillsboro Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
• Walgreens (5.2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
• Rite Aid (6.2 miles)
• Walgreens (8.6 miles)
• Fred Meyer Pharmacy (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Tuality Community Hospital (5.1 miles)
• Tuality Health Education Center (5.1 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (6.3 miles)
• Starbucks (7.2 miles)
• Starbucks (8 miles)
• Dutch Bros Coffee (8.6 miles)
• Starbucks (8.7 miles)
• Black Rock Coffee Bar (11.1 miles)
• Aurora Coffeehouse PDX (14.2 miles)

Transportation

• Hertz Car Rental - Hillsboro Airport (6.6 miles)
• Hillsboro Airport (HIO) (6.6 miles)
• TriMet Quatama/NW 205th Ave MAX Station (9.4 miles)
• Beaverton Creek MAX Station (12.2 miles)
• Sunset Transit Center (14.6 miles)

Parks

• Orenco Woods Nature Park (8.5 miles)
• Hondo Dog Park (8.6 miles)
• Tamarack Park (8.7 miles)
• Butternut Creek Park (9.3 miles)
• Butternut Park (10.4 miles)
• Granada Park (11.3 miles)
• Burntwood West Upper Park (11.8 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Evergreen Parkway & RPX (10.3 miles)
• Century Theater Cedarhill (13.2 miles)