The Village Retirement Center in Gresham is designed primarily for older adults who want an independent living setting. Residents live on their own schedules and remain responsible for most daily activities, and the community does not offer a dedicated memory-care or dementia program.

Around-the-clock staffing is in place for safety, and an activity director oversees planned events during the day. A visiting podiatrist provides basic foot care on site, eliminating the need for many outside appointments. Staff can cue or assist residents with self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting when these needs arise, and they can help with walker or wheelchair transfers. A staffed gatehouse and routine security rounds provide an added layer of oversight at all hours.

Apartments vary in layout, but many include private bathrooms, a kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable access, and the option for residents to paint or decorate. Not every unit has every feature, so prospective residents should confirm specific details during a tour. Housekeeping and laundry services are available for those in the independent living program, reducing day-to-day chores.

Meals are served in a communal dining room with both set menus and on-order choices at each seating. The kitchen can modify entrées to accommodate physician-ordered or preference-based diets. Independent living residents can enroll in a monthly meal plan that offers flexibility while still encouraging them to use their in-unit kitchenettes when they prefer to cook on their own.

Additional amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, an exercise room, a barber and beauty shop, communal gardens, internet access, and scheduled on-site religious services. Transportation is provided for shopping and appointments, and the campus is close to public transit stops. Pets are allowed. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.