Calaroga Terrace is a senior living community located in Portland, Oregon. The facility offers both assisted living and independent living options, along with general senior living services. Residents can choose from apartment-style accommodations with access to communal amenities and services. Calaroga Terrace features dining services, wellness programs, and a variety of social activities designed for older adults. The community provides a flexible approach to care, enabling independence where appropriate and supplying additional support as residents' needs change.
In terms of care and medical support, Calaroga Terrace provides a range of health services for its residents. Nursing care is available for 12 to 16 hours each day, supporting the health and wellness needs of those in assisted living. Medication management is offered to ensure residents take their prescribed medications safely and on schedule. There is a mental wellness program in place, focusing on cognitive health and emotional support, as well as opportunities for individual and group therapies. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services are available on-site to help residents maintain or regain mobility, function, and independence. Care staff at Calaroga Terrace include nurses trained in senior care, and the community also provides access to hospice care for residents with end-of-life needs.
Assisted living services at Calaroga Terrace include help with activities of daily living. Residents may receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as standby supervision with eating as needed. The community also offers a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming. Residents are encouraged to participate in clubs and community activities, fostering social engagement.
For transportation, Calaroga Terrace offers arrangement services for non-medical transportation. This service is intended to help residents access local amenities, grocery stores, or social outings within the broader Portland community, supporting independence for those who may not drive.
Reviews from residents and families commonly describe the staff at Calaroga Terrace as caring, attentive, and professional, with a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Many note strong relationships between staff and residents, and several long-term employees have shared positive feedback about their roles. The food and dining services receive varied feedback, with many residents enjoying the menu options while a few have voiced concerns about quality and selection. Positive comments frequently mention the range of social activities, the accessibility of the central location, proximity to public transportation, the spaciousness of apartments, and amenities such as in-house services and bus trips. Some families appreciate the balance between independence and support provided.
Critical feedback includes concerns about occasional understaffing, slower response times to maintenance or call buttons, and issues with food quality for some residents. There are also mentions of delayed building maintenance and some undertrained staff, attributed to staffing challenges. Despite these issues, most reviews express overall satisfaction with quality of care and community value, while noting that Calaroga Terrace might not offer some of the luxury features found in higher-priced competitors. As of June 2024, the facility's services have remained consistent with no major recent changes announced.
Costs at this community start at $2,400 and range up to $4,100. The average price in the community is $3,600, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,870. The cost of assisted living 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.
