About Us

When living at home is no longer an option, you need a Caring Place.

Pioneers in Oregon: Caring Places Management Edition

In response to new federal laws for senior living, in 1988 the State of Oregon launched a major new statewide initiative to support the development of assisted living. At that time, assisted living was defined as “a group residential setting not licensed as a nursing facility that provides or arranges personal care to meet functional requirements and routine nursing services.” This initiative allowed for the caring of seniors utilizing a less restrictive and more social model of care rather than the more traditional of the time, medical model of care. The Forest Grove Beehive, which opened in 1991, was one of the first facilities approved for this type of care and remains a staple within the company and the greater community of our Home Office location in Forest Grove, Oregon.

pi·o·neer (noun): a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

Our Vision for the Future

The Corona Virus pandemic of 2020 has taught us how technology can be used to improve healthcare delivery, even in a heavily “hands on” service industry like assisted living and memory care. Virtual tours, virtual interviews, virtual care conferencing, digital communications with physicians and pharmacies, and even our CPM music program use aspects of technology to facilitate our connections with our residents and their families. In order to be truly Caring Places, we will need to continue to innovate in our use of technology. Our proprietary resident information system will allow us to keep at the cutting edge of this innovation.

That said, being a Caring Place in a “hands on” industry still requires that loving, thoughtful communication and personal touch with our residents. It will always be in those private, intimate moments, when a loving caregiver is helping a resident, where true Caring occurs.

Caring Places is committed to realizing the full potential of its current communities while always looking for new opportunities to improve and move forward. Regulations, information, and times will continue to change, but the loving care that defines our mission will remain constant.

As pioneers in this industry, we are dedicated to taking what we’ve learned in the past 30 years and continue to forge ahead and blaze our trail.

Our Story

This mostly family-owned business continues to add “caring places” for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on our reputation for caring, thoughtful service.

Since we opened our doors in 1991, our mission has been to develop and operate “caring places”; senior care communities that holistically benefit their residents, resident families, employees, and the communities in which they are located. We create within each care community a compassionate living environment which fosters personal independence, freedom, dignity, privacy, safety, and a sense of well-being. We are proud to provide management and support to 20 Caring Places locations across the Pacific Northwest. Each of our physical properties are unique, having its own personality and unique physical features and design. Select on a specific community location or type of care needed (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care) at the top of the page for more information on any specific community or are need.

Testimonials

This is a wonderful place with the BEST staff! They take great care of my mother!

Wendy McCollough

Where do I start? My husband has been in South Beach Manor for seven months now and my heart is thrilled that he is in the best possible place. Time has proven that the caring levels and devotion of ALL employees is exceptional, beyond the norm. One example is that they genuinely care about me too, helping me adjust, keeping me informed and checking as to my well-being. Getting to know each resident personally and meeting his/her needs is a priority for them. They’ve raised the bar in keeping residents active and involved. I’m truly grateful!

Dussie Davis

The most difficult thing I have ever done was to place my Mother in Memory Care… especially during COVID. We were blessed beyond words to find Creekside, the love and compassion for their clients is just heart warming. I have found staff to be just wonderful to work with. My Mom is safe, happy, and very well cared for, I could not ask for more.

S G

My father moved into the Beehive in Forest Grove last November. He has been SO well cared for and loved by the entire staff!
They go way out of their way to make assisted and senior living fun and happy. During this current pandemic, they were ahead of the curve by keeping all our parents and loved one safe. I feel like I’m a part of the Hive family now too! Thank you all for what you do!

Pam Black

Everyone I have met working at South Beach Manor has the welfare of the residents in mind. It’s a big deal to entrust the care of your wife of 50 years to someone. South Beach Manor is earning that trust. Thank you!

Don Wright

I give Hearthside Manor a FIVE STAR rating! Since my mother moved into Hearthside Manor in March of 2019, they have treated her with kindness, top rate care, and made her feel “at home” as much as possible. I have been able to communicate with all of the staff, all the way to the top administrator. They are receptive to any concerns, and willing to work with me on every issue. I applaud Saporia Williams and Shannon Matson, especially, as they constantly and consistently do their best to make sure my mother is very well cared for. I would recommend this facility to anyone with a loved one who needs memory care, live-in assistance.

Bruce Clark

I am so fortunate to have found River Terrace to care for my partner during her last 8 months of life. The staff are wonderful. The facility is clean, safe and functional with lots of natural light and a beautiful inner courtyard for residents to enjoy. There are a wide variety of activities available for residents and the meals I shared there were always delicious. I can not say thank you enough to the staff for their care.

Rennie Squier

I am a Project Manager for a construction company that regularly works in Senior Care and Memory Care facilities on renovation and other facility improvement projects. While working on a renovation project at River Terrace, I was impressed by Jeffrey and the staff. For one thing, Jeffrey cared about creating a warm, safe and comfortable home for the residents. He expected quality in both workmanship and materials, with the recognition that the residents deserve to live in a dignified environment where they and their families can be comfortable and cared for. Which brings me to the the staffing. While working in the facility, I could observe the staff’s care of the residents. I felt that the kindness and compassion shown to the residents as individuals, as well as the quality of activities throughout the day was heartwarming. In addition, I would usually find Jeffrey himself sitting with residents, warmly chatting and interacting with them. I would highly recommend that anyone looking for a memory care facility for a loved one to consider River Terrace.

Rick B

Project Manager for Construction Company

River Terrace is a beautiful home for my mom. Every staff member is caring, loving, experienced, and patient. There are plenty of activities for residents, even in the midst of COVID-19. We have had Zoom calls, window visits and will soon have patio visits. Mom loves her new home and I am so pleased that we found River Terrace Memory Care in Oregon City.

Dayle Askey