Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care, with medical oversight designed for residents who need anything from minimal support to full clinical attention. The community is prepared for complex conditions such as wandering at any time of day, elopement risk, behavioral challenges, advanced dementia, wound care, oxygen use, special diets, diabetes managed with oral medication, and residents under 60 who need a higher level of care.

Direct care is backed by a licensed nurse on-site and an RN or LPN on call 24/7. Staff members pass background checks, remain awake through the night shift, and respond to pull cords or personal emergency response systems in every unit. Doors are alarmed and the building is staffed around the clock for security. In-house clinicians provide podiatry, audiology, and dental services, reducing the need for outside appointments. Residents can receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Mobility support ranges from standby help with a walker to two-person transfers and Hoyer lifts for bed-bound individuals.

Private and semi-private suites are available, and not every accommodation includes the same features, but options can include a private bathroom, kitchenette, furnished layouts, independent climate controls, cable service, and the ability to paint or decorate. Basic housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided for all residents.

Dining offers both set menus and made-to-order choices, with snacks available throughout the day, in-room meal service, and a private dining room for family events. Dietary management covers gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chop, puréed, and thickened-liquid diets to meet physician orders and resident preferences.

Residents have access to parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, high-speed internet, communal and rooftop gardens, a library, special-interest clubs, on-site religious services, and scheduled transportation alongside proximity to public transit. Pets are permitted; it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.