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Avamere at Chestnut Lane

1219 NE 6th St, Gresham, OR

Assisted LivingMemory Care

★ 3.33 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Avamere at Chestnut Lane

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is the first assisted living community for adults on the West Coast who are deaf and deafblind. Since 2003, this homelike community has been located in Gresham, Oregon. Every staff member knows and communicates with everyone through American Sign Language. These round-the-clock caregivers and an on-call nurse provide personalized care for deaf or deafblind residents. Personalized care can…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,769/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 7, 2026

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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,319/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 7, 2026

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Tracked published prices

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Floor plan

1 Bedroom$5,319 observed · tracking future changes

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Staff will ignore you

If you are independent, come to this place but if you require a lot of assistance- this place isn’t for you. Workers WILL ignore you for period of time even if it’s emergency. Foods are decent, living space is decent.

Resident/clientAssisted Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 1.0 / 5
Care Services: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Critical

Needs More Cleaning!!

I really hope that it could be possible that they made a specific area for smoking. At any entrance family and loved ones always have to pass by so much smoke and it's making my loved one sick. At the beginning of my loved ones stay no one greeted us or even gave us a welcome packet that explained rules, meal times, and other information we would have like to have received. The carpets are stained and need a good cleaning and in some floors like the 3rd floor by the elevator it always smell like urine. The staff is…

Verified ReviewFamily/friendAssisted Living

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Cleanliness: 3.5 / 5
Friendliness: 3.5 / 5
Value for Cost: 3.5 / 5
Care Services: 3.5 / 5
Activities: 3.5 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

My brother ended up in Brookdale Chestnut Lane Gresham. My experience there was great. The administrator invited us in and gave us lunch in the dining room, so we could experience the food and everything there. It's very special and mainly for deaf/blind folks. There's only two in the country that are like that, so people come from all over the country. A lot of the staff members are also deaf there. They have a chef and better food than some other places. They have crafts and bingo, and because it's…

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

I visited Brookdale, and it was not impressive. The atmosphere is impersonal, the staff was so-so, and the dining area was too big. They have a studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. They don’t have a gym, just two machines in a workout room.

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

We chose this facility because they accepted my mother's pet. She got a studio there which is very adequate for her. I'm kind of having mixed feelings about Chestnut Lane. My mom was having a heart attack and she was sitting there in the hospital and they didn't bother call me. I am not really happy with them right now and I wish I can just get my Mom out of there but I can't at this time. The difference there is that when people come to work, it's like they love their job or just work for …

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Operator: Avamere
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Vegan
Vegetarian
Kosher
Gluten-free
No Sugar
Restaurant Style Dining
Meals Provided
Guest Meals
International Cuisine
Low / No Sodium
Room Service
Pureed Meals
Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

Non-Ambulatory Care
Diabetic Care
Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services
Incontinence Care
Memory Care
High Acuity Care

Services & convenience

Housekeeping
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Beautician
English
American Sign Language
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Complimentary Transportation
Transportation at Cost
Uncovered Parking
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

Gardening Club
Devotional Activities Offsite
Day Trips and Outings
Stretching Classes
Birthday Parties
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Walking Club
Men's Club
Bible Study Group
Cooking Club
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Brain fitness / Dakim
Holiday Parties
Activities On-site
Wii Bowling
Trivia Games
Cooking Classes
Art Classes

Outdoor spaces

Raised Garden Beds
TV Lounge
Central Fireplace
Library
Indoor Common Areas
Meeting Room
Outside Patio
Outdoor Common Areas
Jacuzzi
Game Room
Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

Garden View
Ground Floor Units
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Handicap Accessible
Air Conditioned
Kitchenette
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Avamere at Chestnut Lane

About Avamere at Chestnut Lane