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A Smile for You in Portland, OR

A Smile for You is a memory care community in Portland, OR.

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A Smile for You in Portland, OR

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A Smile for You

8212 SE 144th Drive, Portland, OR 97236

To contact a resident: (503) 891-4712

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

4.6 from 90 reviews
5 stars
81
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
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1 stars
8

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A Smile for You Costs & Pricing

A Smile for You offers competitive pricing for its private room accommodations, currently set at $3,200 per month. This rate is slightly lower than the average cost in Multnomah County, which stands at $3,227, and significantly below the statewide average of $3,424 for similar services in Oregon. By positioning itself affordably within these market ranges, A Smile for You not only provides value to its residents but also emphasizes its commitment to accessible care while maintaining a high standard of living and support.

Floor plansA Smile for YouMultnomah CountyOregon
Private$3,200$3,227$3,424

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • 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
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

  • Portland International (10 miles away) Portland International (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Portland, Oregon offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several parks nearby, such as Happy Valley Park and Hidden Falls Nature Park, residents can enjoy peaceful outdoor spaces for relaxation and recreation. In terms of healthcare, there are multiple pharmacies and physician offices within a short distance, including Kaiser Permanente Mount Talbert and Metropolitan Pediatrics. For emergency medical care, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center is conveniently located nearby. Additionally, there are plenty of dining options to choose from, ranging from casual cafes like Starbucks to sit-down restaurants like The Old Spaghetti Factory. The area also offers entertainment options such as movie theaters like Century 16 Eastport Plaza. Overall, this part of Portland provides seniors with a well-rounded community that prioritizes their comfort, convenience, and well-being.

Parks

  • Happy Valley Park (0.8 miles)
  • Southern Lites Park (2.4 miles)
  • Lents Park (3.2 miles)
  • Hidden Falls Nature Park (3.4 miles)
  • Windswept Waters (4.1 miles)
  • Gresham Main City Park (4.6 miles)
  • Tsuru Island (4.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Metropolitan Pediatrics (2.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Mount Talbert - Emily West MD (3.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Sunnybrook - Institut (3.2 miles)
  • Adventist Medical Pavilion (4.1 miles)
  • Eye Health Northwest (4.2 miles)
  • Rockwood Medical Offices (4.5 miles)
  • Pacific Digestive Associates (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Adventist Medical Center (4 miles)
  • Providence Milwaukie Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory (3.4 miles)
  • H.K. Cafe (3.6 miles)
  • Bodega PDX (4.5 miles)
  • Jazzy Bagels (4.7 miles)
  • Roscoe's (5 miles)
  • Thunderbird (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Century 16 Eastport Plaza (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5 miles)
  • Keeper Coffee Co. (5.4 miles)
  • Common Grounds Coffee House (6 miles)
  • Portland CĂ  PhĂȘ (6.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (6.3 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Henry Catholic Church (4.5 miles)
  • East Hill Kid City (4.8 miles)

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