Avamere at Sandy News & Blog
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Avamere at Sandy Unveils Remodeled Senior Living at Open House
Celebrate and explore Avamere at Sandy’s newly remodeled senior living community in Sandy, Oregon! Avamere at Sandy will host a garden-themed open house on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. The remodel in Sandy features updated lighting, flooring, paint, and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gardening Club Brings Color to Avamere at Sandy
Creating beauty with gardening The Avabloomers Gardening Club at Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living and memory care community, filled their home with color and beauty through their passion...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...