Sellwood Senior Living in Portland, OR

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Sellwood Senior Living in Portland, OR

Sellwood Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Portland, OR.

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8517 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

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

4.3 from 75 reviews
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Sellwood Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Sellwood Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, which are positioned within the broader context of Multnomah County and the state of Oregon. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $3,480 per month, slightly above the county average of $3,455 but lower than the statewide average of $3,815. The one-bedroom unit is priced at $4,150, notably higher than both the county rate of $3,402 and the state level of $3,904. Meanwhile, two-bedroom units at Sellwood are available for $4,630 monthly, which exceeds both Multnomah County's average of $3,722 and Oregon's average of $4,436. Overall, while some costs appear to exceed local averages - particularly in one- and two-bedroom options - Sellwood Senior Living provides a unique environment that may justify these premium prices for prospective residents seeking quality senior living in a vibrant community.

Floor plansSellwood Senior LivingMultnomah CountyOregon
Studio$3,480$3,455$3,815
1 Bedroom$4,150$3,402$3,904
2 Bedrooms$4,630$3,722$4,436

Overall Review of Sellwood Senior Living

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Staff warmth is the main draw

Residents and visitors consistently describe staff as welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

Across reviews, people repeatedly mention being greeted warmly, staff taking time to explain things, and caregivers treating residents like family. Several reviewers also describe staff going out of their way during transitions and during day-to-day support. A small number of visitors reported a negative front-desk or cleanliness impression during their visit, but most feedback highlights friendly, responsive interactions.

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Nursing support stands out

Multiple reviews single out the nursing and clinical team as especially strong.

Many residents and families praise the nursing staff as nurturing, patient, and professional, with some describing advocates for medical needs. Reviews also mention specific staff members and note that the team is always eager to help and responsive when needed. One critical review raises concerns about staffing shortages and care refusals, which contrasts with the broader praise for nursing support.

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Clean, bright spaces get praise

Reviews often mention clean, bright, well-kept rooms and common areas.

Cleanliness comes up frequently, with reviewers describing the building as immaculate, orderly, and well-maintained. Several also comment on how bright the spaces feel and how the apartments look clean and updated. A couple of tours had mixed impressions, including one comment about not looking very clean and another that the facility wasn’t as updated as some alternatives.

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Dining fits special diets

Dining receives positive notes, including attention to dietary considerations.

Some residents and visitors say the dining experience is enjoyable, with one review describing flavorful meals and chef involvement with diet considerations. Others specifically reference vegetarian needs and mention guidance around diet choices. At the same time, at least one reviewer says their loved one wasn’t overly impressed by the meals, so opinions on food quality vary.

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Nearby medical and pharmacy options

The location places healthcare and pharmacies within a short drive.

Several nearby options shown in the listing cluster around quick access to pharmacies and medical care. Reviewers don’t emphasize distance in their day-to-day comments, but having nearby clinics and pharmacies can support routine errands. For day-to-day outings, parks and local dining options also appear close by.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Portland International (9 miles away) Portland International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Portland, Oregon offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies within close proximity, accessing medication and healthcare services is easily manageable. The presence of various medical clinics and hospitals ensures that residents have access to quality healthcare facilities. In addition, the abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. There are also several dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants, as well as cafes for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Transportation options such as Amtrak are available nearby for ease of travel. Overall, this area provides a balanced mix of essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors looking to settle in Portland.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Brooklyn Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Sellwood Medical Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Richmond Family Health Center (3.3 miles)
  • Metropolitan Pediatrics (3.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Sunnybrook - Institut (4.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Mount Talbert - Emily West MD (4.7 miles)
  • Legacy Medical Group (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sellwood Park (0.7 miles)
  • Sellwood Riverfront Park (0.8 miles)
  • Tryon Creek State Park (1.8 miles)
  • Rivervilla Park (2.6 miles)
  • Terwilliger Playground (2.7 miles)
  • George Rogers Park (2.8 miles)
  • Spring Garden Park (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Milwaukie Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Portland VA Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Doernbecher Children's Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Shriners Hospitals For Children (3.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Hopworks Urban Brewery (2.6 miles)
  • Thunderbird (3.1 miles)
  • Super Deluxe (3.1 miles)
  • Salt & Straw (3.1 miles)
  • Bodega PDX (3.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Portland Cà Phê (2.1 miles)
  • Keeper Coffee Co. (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Coava Coffee Roasters (3.7 miles)
  • Common Grounds Coffee House (3.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John Fisher Church (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Century 16 Eastport Plaza (4.2 miles)
  • Regal Pioneer Place (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (4.9 miles)

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