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Terwilliger Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Portland, OR

Terwilliger Terrace Assisted Living Facility is an assisted living community in Portland, OR.

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2545 South West Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR 97201

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4 from 30 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Terwilliger Terrace Assisted Living Facility

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff care is a frequent theme

Residents describe staff as trustworthy and responsive, with a few complaints about unwelcoming interactions and follow-through.

Many residents and family members highlight staff who feel caring and capable day to day, including caregivers, administrators, and nursing personnel. Several reviews specifically mention staff attention and support during health needs, while others emphasize feeling safe and well cared for. A minority of reviewers, however, report rude or confrontational behavior at the front desk and dissatisfaction with how communication and support were handled during a dementia-related episode.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality stands out

Dining receives consistently positive feedback, including the food and service and flexibility around meal choices.

Several reviews point to good food and dining service as a clear everyday benefit. Residents also mention options around meal planning or not being required to take meals in the dining room, plus a dining room that works well when they don’t want to cook. In addition to resident meal experiences, at least one review specifically calls out the deli as another convenient choice.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents consistently describe an active schedule with exercise programs and ongoing group activities.

Across reviews, residents describe plenty to do—exercise programs, classes, and organized events—along with frequent musical, educational, and social activities. Multiple reviewers also mention interest groups and groups built around hobbies or discussions, which they say make it easier to meet people. A few reviews add practical extras, like outings and local trips, and others connect the activity mix to wellness opportunities within the community.

common 5 reviews mention this

Self-governance shapes the community

Residents often cite self-governance and resident involvement as a defining part of life here.

Several reviews describe a model where residents are actively engaged and able to influence how the community works. Multiple residents connect that involvement to being part of ongoing programs, decisions, and a welcoming culture. One reviewer also provides a detailed explanation of how resident representation works, reinforcing that the structure is a core reason some people feel comfortable moving in.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care transition feels limited

Reviews raise concerns about dementia support and transitions as needs increase.

One reviewer describes a difficult experience once dementia signs appeared, including a rapid escalation to the ER and dissatisfaction with the level and clarity of support provided afterward. Another review notes that there is no memory care unit at the time of writing and says a memory care unit is in planning, while also stating staff are trained to work with people with dementia. Together, these accounts suggest families looking ahead for memory care options may want to confirm what support is available when needs change.

common 2 reviews mention this

Medical and shopping are nearby

Residents mention convenient access to major medical and everyday destinations in the surrounding area.

A couple of reviews connect the community’s location to access to major medical and neighborhood conveniences. For example, one reviewer highlights proximity to major medical, while another emphasizes being close to downtown and within easy reach of public transportation. The nearest nearby options in the listing include multiple hospitals and pharmacies, plus dining and parks within about 1–2 miles.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 29 resident community capacity 29 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms

Transportation

  • Portland International (7 miles away) Portland International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Shriners Hospitals For Children (0.3 miles)
  • Doernbecher Children's Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Portland VA Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Legacy Emanuel Childrens Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Randall Children's Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Legacy Emanuel Burn Center (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Brooklyn Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dough Zone Dumpling House (0.6 miles)
  • Momo's (1 miles)
  • Toki PDX (1.1 miles)
  • Jake's Famous Crawfish (1.2 miles)
  • Von Ebert Brewing Pearl (1.3 miles)
  • Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House (1.3 miles)
  • Teardrop Lounge (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park (0.9 miles)
  • Terwilliger Playground (1 miles)
  • Alberta Park (1.3 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.5 miles)
  • Albert Kelly Park (1.8 miles)
  • Colonel Summers Park (1.9 miles)
  • Oregon Park (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Pioneer Place (1 miles)
  • Hollywood Theatre (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • King's Hookah Lounge (1.3 miles)
  • Coava Coffee Roasters (1.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Portland Cà Phê (2.5 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.7 miles)
  • TriMet Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave Transit Center (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Good Samaritan Building 1 (1.8 miles)
  • Legacy Medical Group (2.7 miles)
  • Legacy Medical Group-Emanuel (2.8 miles)
  • Richmond Family Health Center (3 miles)
  • Sellwood Medical Clinic (3.3 miles)
  • To Summy Od Myoptic Optometry Dr Summy To Optometrist Portland (3.3 miles)
  • Family Medical Group, PC (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John Fisher Church (2.9 miles)

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