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Avamere At Bethany in Portland, OR

Avamere At Bethany is an assisted living and memory care community in Portland, OR.

Information last verified: June 14, 2026

16360 North West Avamere Court, Portland, OR 97229

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 58 reviews

5 stars

37

4 stars

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3 stars

12

2 stars

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1 stars

4

Avamere At Bethany Costs & Pricing

Avamere At Bethany offers a range of living options, with monthly costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided to residents. For a studio, the cost is $4,518, significantly higher than the average in Washington County at $3,909 and the statewide average of $3,815. The one-bedroom units are priced at $5,594, again surpassing both local and state averages of $4,082 and $3,904 respectively. If you're considering more spacious accommodations like a two-bedroom unit, Avamere At Bethany charges $6,639, which is considerably above Washington County's average of $4,801 and Oregon's average of $4,436. Additionally, semi-private rooms have a cost of $6,785 - higher than both county ($4,848) and state averages ($4,457). While Avamere At Bethany is priced above these regional benchmarks, this reflects its commitment to providing high-quality care and enriching experiences for its residents.

Floor plans	Avamere At Bethany	Washington County	Oregon
Studio	$4,518	$3,909	$3,815
1 Bedroom	$5,594	$4,082	$3,904
2 Bedrooms	$6,639	$4,801	$4,436
Semi-Private	$6,785	$4,848	$4,457

Overall Review of Avamere At Bethany

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Care levels are offered on-site

Avamere at Bethany offers multiple care levels, including memory care.

Several reviewers say the community is set up to support more than one level of senior living, including memory care. One family chose Avamere in part because it offered independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the same place. Others describe memory-care specific support and engagement, including how families are helped through care transitions.

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Staff support comes up often

Many residents and families describe attentive, caring staff.

Across reviews, people repeatedly describe staff members as friendly, responsive, and attentive to daily needs. Some commenters say caregivers take extra time, know residents well, and check on them if they don’t get up. A few reviews are less positive about care experiences and management, but even those contrast the overall staff attitude against broader problems, suggesting relationships and day-to-day help can vary by unit and period.

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Dining quality feels mixed

Dining reviews are inconsistent, with both praise and strong complaints.

Some residents and families describe the food as good, including enjoying lunch. Others report meals can be bland or not the quality they expected, and a few describe serious dissatisfaction with food preparation and service. Because comments go both ways, families may want to watch what’s served and ask detailed questions during a meal visit.

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Communication can be a pain point

Communication between staff, families, and care details is uneven.

Several reviewers praise communication with families and say staff clearly answer questions. Other reviews describe gaps, including mismatches between what was promised on tour and what happened afterward. A few comments also point to delays or breakdowns around care coordination needs, which can be especially important for memory care and medical routines.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Daily programming and activities are a recurring point of interest.

Many reviews mention frequent activities, including exercise, games, and scheduled events. Several reviewers describe both on-site and off-site options, and some highlight an activities director who helps residents get involved. Even when feedback is mixed elsewhere, commenters often still describe residents as upbeat and engaged, suggesting programming is a regular part of day-to-day life.

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Pricing feels high for some families

Some families report major pricing concerns.

At least two reviews raise cost issues, including a stated entry fee and monthly cost, and another review describing a large increase in monthly rate after moving in. These complaints also connect to dissatisfaction with care experiences and billing practices, so prospective residents and families may want to confirm what’s included and review charges carefully before making a commitment.

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Clean spaces and bright feel

Residents and visitors frequently mention a clean, bright environment.

A common thread in reviews is that the facility looks clean and bright, with welcoming common areas and pleasant grounds. Some reviewers describe the building as tidy and comfortable, and others mention outside areas like gardens or walking-friendly access. A smaller number of reviews dispute cleanliness in particular rooms, so it may help to ask how often rooms are serviced and what residents’ areas are like at the time of visit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

90 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite Care

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fireplaces
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Portland International (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Guest meals
Meals provided
Renal
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Special dining programs
Vegetarian

Activities

Art classes
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stretching classes
Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

English

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Target Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Fred Meyer Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Rite Aid (3.8 miles)

Parks

Kaiser Woods Park (1.1 miles)
Hondo Dog Park (3.1 miles)
Orenco Woods Nature Park (3.3 miles)
Tualatin Hills Nature Park (3.5 miles)
Butternut Park (4.7 miles)
Tamarack Park (4.9 miles)
Cathedral Park (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1.3 miles)
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza (1.7 miles)
McDonald's (2.2 miles)
The Meating Place (2.6 miles)
Imbrie Hall at CPR (2.6 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (2.7 miles)
Del Taco (2.8 miles)

Theaters

Regal Evergreen Parkway & RPX (1.4 miles)
Century Theater Cedarhill (3.9 miles)

Physicians

The Doctors Luce Pedia (1.4 miles)
Tanasbourne Urgent Care (1.5 miles)
Dr. Katherine A. Ruecker & Associates (1.8 miles)
Westside Medical Clinic (2.6 miles)
Thomas D Kowalik MD - Orthopedic & Fracture Specialists (3.2 miles)
One Medical (3.9 miles)
The Portland Clinic (3.9 miles)

Cafes

Aurora Coffeehouse PDX (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Black Rock Coffee Bar (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.5 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.6 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)

Transportation

TriMet Quatama/NW 205th Ave MAX Station (2.7 miles)
Beaverton Creek MAX Station (3.6 miles)
Sunset Transit Center (4.1 miles)
Hillsboro Airport (HIO) (5 miles)
Hertz Car Rental - Hillsboro Airport (5 miles)

Hospitals

Tuality Health Education Center (6.6 miles)
Tuality Community Hospital (6.7 miles)

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