Avamere at St. Helens is a senior living community located in St. Helens, Oregon. The facility primarily provides memory care services, with additional options for assisted living and independent living. Residents can receive personalized support with daily activities, along with guidance and management services tailored to their individual health needs. The community also offers respite care, on-site dining, recreational activities, and organized wellness programs as part of its amenities.
For residents requiring diabetes care, Avamere at St. Helens offers assistance with medication management and monitoring, aiming to help residents maintain optimal health and stability. Incontinence care is available with full assistance, supporting residents in managing personal hygiene with dignity and comfort. Ambulatory care services ensure that those with mobility needs receive support to move safely within the community, whether for personal routines or group activities.
Assistance with activities of daily living at Avamere at St. Helens encompasses a range of support levels: full assistance is provided for bathing, dressing, and toileting, while eating support is available through standby supervision. This approach ensures residents have the help they need while maintaining as much independence as possible.
Transportation is offered on a complimentary basis for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service helps residents attend medical appointments or participate in community outings, supporting their healthcare needs and social engagement.
Feedback from residents and families notes a variety of experiences regarding care quality. Many reviews specifically commend frontline nursing and floor staff for their helpfulness and dedication to residents. However, communication across shifts and between staff and families is a recurring concern, with some families reporting inconsistent updates and dissatisfaction with administrative responsiveness. Difficulties with insurance processing and leadership engagement are also reported. Additionally, at least one reviewer noted concerns stemming from a state audit that temporarily restricted admissions. Overall, reviews tend to highlight strong performance by day-to-day caregivers alongside concerns about communication and administrative practices.
As of the most recent updates in 2024, there have been no major renovations or widely reported new developments at Avamere at St. Helens.
Costs at this community start at $4,190 and range up to $6,790. The average price in the community is $5,490, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,765. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.