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Barbur Vista Residential Care Costs & Pricing
Barbur Vista Residential Care offers a studio room at a monthly cost of $5,300, which is notably higher than both the average costs in Washington County at $3,909 and the broader state average in Oregon at $3,815. This pricing reflects not only the quality of care and services provided at Barbur Vista but also positions it as a premium option within the local market. Families seeking residential care for their loved ones may find the heightened cost justified by the facility's unique offerings and personalized support, even as it exceeds typical regional rates.
Floor plans
Barbur Vista Residential Care
Washington County
Oregon
Studio
$5,300
$3,909
$3,815
Assisted Living communities with a similar price nearby
Caregivers are repeatedly described as patient and responsive.
Many residents and families describe staff as attentive, kind, and consistently helpful, including help with personal care, meeting visitors warmly, and addressing urgent needs quickly. Several reviews also highlight continuity of caregivers and responsiveness from administrators. A small number of reviews take the opposite view, describing management and care execution as poor, but they still single out some caregivers as strong.
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Dining gets both praise and complaints
Meals are a major talking point, with both positive and negative reviews.
Some families praise the quality of meals, describing healthy home-cooked dining served in a pleasant dining area. Other reviews criticize food, including complaints that meals were disappointing. The dining offerings listed for the community include restaurant-style dining, room service, guest meals, and multiple dietary options such as low/no sodium and no sugar.
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Care with medication and diets
Residents’ care needs around medications and diets are a recurring theme.
A number of reviews describe diabetes-related diet needs and medication or care-plan follow-through as important, with some families saying dietary restrictions were met and coordination worked smoothly. Other reviewers report that staff did not follow doctors’ orders or had trouble managing specific needs during hospice or high-need periods. Care services offered include medication management and assistance with diabetic, incontinence, and higher-acuity needs.
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Cleanliness stands out in reviews
Residents and families often mention a clean, bright environment.
Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and bright, and families say attention to cleanliness made them feel more confident. One review also notes cleanliness when describing night staffing, even while criticizing management and day-to-day care consistency. Overall, cleanliness appears as a positive contrast in several accounts, even where other parts of the experience were criticized.
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Activities and religious services are frequent
The activity program is visible, especially religious programming.
Several reviews mention scheduled group activities and regular chaplain services, including Catholic and Protestant offerings. Other residents and families describe an activities person and day-to-day social engagement as helpful. One review also mentions an activity like movie night, while another raises concerns that the activity schedule is not fully covered at all times.
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Pricing draws strong negative reactions
Pricing is a recurring concern, with multiple families calling it overpriced.
Some families describe the cost as far above what they expected, including complaints about large monthly charges and what they felt was poor value for the level of care provided. Other reviews question how affordability compares to nearby options, noting the existence of alternatives at lower cost. The published pricing shown for studios is $5,300, which is also presented as above both county and state benchmarks.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Indoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Portland International (11 miles away)
Care Services
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Dining
Anytime dining
Guest meals
International cuisine
Kosher
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Catholic services
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Happy hour
Jewish services
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Mormon/LDS services
Other religious services
Protestant services
Visiting Rabbi
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wine tasting
Nearby Places of Interest
This area of Portland, Oregon offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With a range of restaurants nearby including Wendy's, Bannings Restaurant & Pie House, and Old Market Pub & Brewery, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several parks such as Spring Garden Park and Tryon Creek State Park for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For healthcare needs, there are pharmacies like Walgreens and Rite Aid, as well as medical facilities like Pediatric Associates Of The NW and Providence Milwaukie Hospital in close proximity. Transportation options are also readily available with TriMet Bus Stop ID 3655 nearby. Overall, this area provides a mix of dining, recreational, healthcare, and transportation options for seniors looking to settle down in Portland.
Restaurants
Wendy's (0 miles)
Old Market Pub & Brewery (1.8 miles)
Hanko's Sports Bar & Grill (1.8 miles)
Bannings Restaurant & Pie House (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2.2 miles)
Mandarin Palace (3 miles)
Applebee's (3 miles)
Parks
Spring Garden Park (0.4 miles)
Florence Pointe Park (1.9 miles)
Albert Kelly Park (2 miles)
Tryon Creek State Park (2.1 miles)
Sellwood Riverfront Park (2.5 miles)
Sellwood Park (2.7 miles)
Terwilliger Playground (2.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St John Fisher Church (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Pediatric Associates Of The NW (2.4 miles)
The Portland Clinic (2.9 miles)
Sellwood Medical Clinic (3 miles)
Reflex (3.1 miles)
Legacy Medical Group-Raleigh Hills (3.1 miles)
Pacific Medical Group (4 miles)
Bridgeport Family Medicine (4.1 miles)
Cafes
Well & Good Coffee House (2.7 miles)
Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
Portland Cà Phê (4.3 miles)
Hospitals
Portland VA Medical Center (3.1 miles)
Doernbecher Children's Hospital (3.1 miles)
Shriners Hospitals For Children (3.4 miles)
Providence Milwaukie Hospital (4.2 miles)
Transportation
TriMet Bus Stop ID 3655 (3.2 miles)
Sunset Transit Center (4.9 miles)
Theaters
Regal Bridgeport Village ScreenX & IMAX (4.6 miles)
Barbur Vista Residential Care offers a studio room at a monthly cost of $5,300, which is notably higher than both the average costs in Washington County at $3,909 and the broader state average in Oregon at $3,815. This pricing reflects not only the quality of care and services provided at Barbur Vista but also positions it as a premium option within the local market. Families seeking residential care for their loved ones may find the heightened cost justified by the facility's unique offerings and personalized support, even as it exceeds typical regional rates.
Barbur Vista Residential Care is located at 9451 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 in Washington County, Oregon
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Assisted Living
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Indoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Portland International (11 miles away)
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Anytime dining
Catholic services
Day trips and outings
Happy hour
Jewish services
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Wine tasting
24/7 supervision with diabetes-focused care and medication management.
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