Touching Hearts Adult Care Home 1, overseen by Paulina Kareko, RN, operates as a licensed residential care home prepared to handle complex and chronic health needs. The team is equipped to manage residents who wander—day or night—those with elopement risks, combative or other behavioral challenges, and individuals who remain awake throughout the night. Clinical capabilities include wound care management, oxygen supervision, and comprehensive diabetic care, whether on oral agents, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. The home also accepts residents under 60 and has protocols in place for advanced dementia and other cognitive conditions.
Around-the-clock nursing coverage is provided by an RN or LPN, supported by awake night staff. All employees undergo background checks, and the property uses door alarms, a fenced rear yard, and WanderGuard technology to reduce exit-seeking incidents. Residents have access to on-site podiatry and psychiatric oversight, and a pull-cord alert system reaches staff at any hour. Caregivers can deliver full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer support ranges from simple standby help to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers, covering residents who use walkers or wheelchairs and those who are bed-bound.
Private and semiprivate rooms are available, some featuring en-suite bathrooms, basic furnishings, cable service, and the option to personalize wall colors or décor. Regular housekeeping and scheduled laundry are included. Because room layouts vary, not every accommodation offers every feature; prospective residents are encouraged to confirm specific details during a visit.
Meals follow a set menu prepared to accommodate doctor-ordered diets, with staff able to modify textures, portion sizes, sodium, carbohydrate counts, or other elements as required. Snacks are offered between meals, and the kitchen works closely with nursing staff to meet the nutritional needs of residents managing diabetes, wound healing, or other special conditions.
Common-area amenities include full wheelchair accessibility, site-wide internet access, and regular religious services held on the premises. The home provides scheduled transportation for medical appointments and errands, and its Portland location is close to public transit options for residents and visitors who prefer them.