Avamere at Sandy

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We have exciting happenings in our active senior living community! See how we’re enjoying each day here at Avamere.

The Enduring Romance of Carl and Kay Barney

The Enduring Romance of Carl and Kay Barney

As Valentine's Day approaches, we celebrate not just a day of love but a remarkable love story that has spanned 57 years and counting. From road tripping as a first date to enjoying dinners together at Avamere at Sandy’s memory care community, Carl and Kay have shared...

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Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the culture, rich heritage, and contributions of the Indigenous people and communities of the United States.Our Communities on Native Land The Kalapuya tribe are the original inhabitants where...

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Happy Assisted Living Week

Happy Assisted Living Week

Sarah Silva, President of Arete Living Arete Living is a senior living management organization proudly managing Avamere Communities. Happy National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme is Joyful Moments. I love this focus, as it perfectly encapsulates the heart of...

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Dementia Support Group

Dementia Support Group

Dear families, friends, and loved ones, At Avamere we strive to provide the best environment we can for our residents. As we have all seen over the years, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has increased dramatically. With the increase of these...

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Avamere Living Honored with Bronze Quality Awards

Avamere Living Honored with Bronze Quality Awards

For Immediate Release: 06/21/2021 WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Avamere Living communities received the 2021 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. The award recognizes recipients for developing a...

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Senior Care Community Recognizes Earth Day

Senior Care Community Recognizes Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care community in Sandy, Oregon, took time on April 22, 2021 to celebrate Earth Day. Avamere at Sandy partnered with the Sandy Community Center & SOLVE to celebrate Earth Day. They invited...

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Family Thanks Avamere at Sandy Employee for Loving Care

Family Thanks Avamere at Sandy Employee for Loving Care

Avamere at Sandy lives by their mission “to enhance the life of every person we serve” in their assisted living and memory care community. Katie Williams, Receptionist, embodied this mission perfectly in her genuine care for one resident. The family expressed their...

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Avamere at Sandy Resident is a Talented Wood Carver

Avamere at Sandy Resident is a Talented Wood Carver

Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care community in Sandy, Oregon, has some talented residents. One of the assisted living residents, Wally Hewitt, is an artistic wood carver. He regularly crafts wood carvings as a hobby in the community. Last year, he...

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Published Author Moves into Assisted Living Community

Published Author Moves into Assisted Living Community

Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care senior community in Sandy, Oregon, welcomed one of their newest residents. 88-year old Margaret Ann Jury is an assisted living resident with quite a touching story about becoming a published author. Schoolteacher...

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Avamere at Sandy Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday

Avamere at Sandy Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday

For Immediate Release: 12/30/19 SANDY, Ore. – December 2019 marked 103 years of life for one resident at Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care community in Sandy, Oregon. Faye Nygard was born in Union, Iowa on December 5, 1916. She celebrated this great...

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Sharing Love Rocks at Avamere at Sandy

Sharing Love Rocks at Avamere at Sandy

Retired veteran Brent Patterson was having a rough day when he decided to go to the movies. Little did he know that an afternoon at the cinema would turn his entire day around. Finding the love rock While at the movies, Brent came across a rock with a message of hope....

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Avamere at Sandy Adopts Foster Kids for Christmas

Avamere at Sandy Adopts Foster Kids for Christmas

Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care community in Sandy, Oregon, invites their local community to participate in their fifth annual Adopt a Foster Child for Christmas program. The team is partnering with the Clackamas County Department of Human...

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