FAQ

Dorian Place Assisted Living is an all-walking environment. Residents may use walkers and canes. All residents must be able to locate a pathway to safety in the event of an emergency (find an exit).

Residents must be able to toilet themselves and must have bowel control. If they do not have bladder control and use adult Depends, reminders are given to residents to toilet and check their Depends regularly. Staff will provide assistance with changing of Depends if needed.

Residents must also be able to feed and dress themselves. Dressing assistance is provided if help is needed with shoes, socks, bras, zippers, laying out of clothing, color coordination and other similar matters.

Yes. Dorian Place Assisted Living offers respite care stays for a minimum of two weeks. In addition, we also offer hospice care (for terminally ill residents).

Every resident is provided three nutritious meals per day and two snacks. We have a dietary staff that is trained to handle the needs of diabetics, religious diets and other special situations. However, a resident requiring a Renal Diet or a strict Calculated Diet would not be a candidate for Dorian Place Assisted Living.

Yes, each room in our facility is equipped with a phone jack for a private line. The phone bill may be mailed directly to residents or another responsible party.

Dorian Place Assisted Living does not allow pets, as other guests may have allergies or aversions to animals.

Yes, as long as there is a doctor’s order allowing them to drive. We also have ample parking on site.

The costs not covered in the monthly room and board are the following:

• Personal phone service
• Medications
• Field trip expenses
• Home health care
• Occupational, physical or speech therapy
• Portable or personal oxygen units
• Significant medical products or equipment
• Toiletry items, such as soap, toothpaste, etc.
• Beauty salon permanents, haircuts and coloring

Medicare may cover the cost of home health care, medications, therapy and pharmaceutical equipment. Included in the monthly room and board charges are a weekly shampoo and set for women and a monthly haircut for men.

Dorian Place Assisted Living is not a Medicaid provider and therefore is not a participant in the Personal Care Program. However, a resident may be eligible for the Cash Grant Program funded through Medicaid. In addition to private pay, other possible funding sources include the Veterans Administration (VA) and Long Term Care Insurance. VA assistance is available only if the resident or spouse served in the military during active war time.

Although we are a small and homelike facility, Dorian Place Assisted Living purposely overstaffs beyond what is legally required of any residential living facility. This allows all of our guests to benefit from personalized service and genuine relationships. Our compassionate nursing staff are all certified and have years of experience. We also have Licensed professional nurses, registered nurses and two licensed nursing home administrators on site. Every member of our staff must undergo a criminal background check prior to hiring, as well as a check to ensure that their certifications or professional licenses are legitimate and in good standing with the appropriate organzations.

Dorian Place Assisted Living allows families and friends to visit residents 24/7. Socialization is an important part of our home and we would never discourage anyone from visiting their loved ones.

Yes. Dorian Place Assisted Living is licensed with the Oregon Department of Health and Senior Services, which permits our home to provide nursing services.

Independent and assisted living is designed for anyone over the age of 55 who still has the ability to maintain some independence and their activities of daily living but can also benefit from assistance. Support is always available and provided and activities and amenities are a regular part of daily life. Nursing homes are primarily for residents who have a much higher level of physical, emotional and medicinal needs.

Considering assisted living options is no easy task, but it should be an integral part of your decision process. The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association dedicated to senior living communities, states that these major life decisions should be made after thorough research into your facility of choice. Independence, respect, privacy, religious freedom, the right to voice grievances when they arise, and attentive and personal care for residents should be essential factors that you consider. At Dorian Place Assisted Living, these attributes are provided simply because we genuinely care about residents and employ staff members who truly enjoy what they do for a living.