Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers a broad range of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Situated on a scenic 40-acre campus along the Willamette River, residents enjoy lush, park-like grounds featuring walking paths, gardens, historic buildings, and natural wooded areas. The community is known for its welcoming, village-style environment and commitment to the values of hospitality, compassion, and service, rooted in its founding by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
Mary’s Woods provides an extensive array of amenities designed to support residents’ well-being and lifestyle. The campus features a modern fitness and wellness center with an indoor saltwater pool, spa, and fitness classes such as yoga, tai chi, and strength training. Multiple on-site dining venues include the Cascade Room, the Marylhurst Commons Bistro, and the Fireside Lounge, offering chef-prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients and options for casual or formal dining. Additional amenities include a library, arts and crafts studio, woodworking shop, chapel, auditorium for lectures and performances, business center, salon, and a gift shop. Residents have access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and a variety of social gathering spaces.
Accommodations at Mary’s Woods are diverse, ranging from spacious independent living apartments and garden cottages to assisted living suites and private or shared rooms in memory care and skilled nursing. Residences are designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, featuring full kitchens, in-unit laundry, private patios or balconies, and ample storage. Many units offer scenic views of the campus’s natural surroundings.
Care services are tailored to meet individual needs, with licensed nurses and trained caregivers available 24/7. Residents may receive assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, dressing, toileting, medication management, and mobility. The memory care program employs evidence-based approaches to dementia care, with secure environments, specialized programming, and personalized support. Skilled nursing services provide rehabilitation, post-acute care, and long-term care overseen by interdisciplinary clinical teams. Mary’s Woods also offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as palliative and hospice care coordination.
The community places a strong emphasis on wellness and lifelong learning as part of its holistic approach to senior living. Residents can participate in educational seminars, guest lectures, book clubs, intergenerational programs, and spiritual enrichment activities. Creative and recreational offerings include art workshops, music groups, gardening, nature walks, and group outings to local cultural attractions such as the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market and the Portland Art Museum. Volunteer opportunities and resident-led clubs further foster a sense of purpose and connection.
According to resident and family reviews, the quality of care at Mary’s Woods is reported to be highly variable. Some families have expressed concerns regarding care practices, food quality, staff attentiveness, leadership stability, and communication, particularly in memory care, citing issues such as medical mishandling and inadequate responsiveness to emergencies. Conversely, other accounts—particularly from staff, partnering professionals, and some residents—describe a supportive environment marked by attentive care, well-maintained facilities, and responsive staff. The community’s experience can differ significantly among individuals, reflecting a wide range of perspectives regarding its services and management.
Costs at this community start at $2,578 and range up to $6,567. The average price in the community is $4,572, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,871. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
