Assisted Living in Gresham
The city of Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon with a population of just over 100,000. It is located in the Northwest corner of the state immediately East of Portland and south of the Washington-Oregon border on the banks of the Columbia River.
Formerly a popular campground for Pioneers on the way to Portland, Gresham has blossomed into a thriving city with its own unique natural beauty, cultural activities and booming commercial center. With so much to do, seniors who choose to enjoy assisted living in Gresham will never experience a dull moment.
Gresham Recreation
Senior living residents take advantage of Gresham’s mild climate year-round by strolling along the city’s Historic Downtown. The tree-lined boulevards of specialty shops and restaurants are designed to celebrate Gresham’s historical roots.
Seniors may also take advantage of the many retail stores at Gresham Station. Conveniently located on the MAX light rail line, this bustling mall is home to over 50 stores and restaurants. On rainy days, residents of assisted living in Gresham may choose to take in a show at the Mt. Hood theater, a 784-seat movie theater in the heart of Downtown Gresham.
Gresham Activities
Seniors enjoying assisted living in Gresham who crave a little culture can find it at the Gresham Little Theater, a community playhouse featuring major theatrical 
productions starring local performers. The Little Theater also hosts a year-round Bluegrass Music Series.
Music lovers may also enjoy the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. The festival is a three-day affair and hosts a variety of jazz performers from around the region. Live musical entertainment is also an integral part of the Gresham Farmers Market, where assisted living seniors can sample fresh produce from local farmers and vendors from May to October each year.
Gresham Medical Facilities
Residents of Gresham have access to some of the finest medical care in the state right in their backyard. The Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center has been providing care to the greater Gresham community since 1922.
Part of the Legacy Health System, which runs hospitals and medical centers throughout the region, Legacy Mount Hood provides quality health-care to senior living residents with a particular emphasis in treating cancer, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, stroke and sleep disorders.
Living just outside of Portland, residents of assisted living in Gresham may take advantage of the medical services provided by the many hospitals located in the Portland area such as the Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Medical Group.
OHSU is the state’s only academic hospital and is on the cutting edge of medical research and technology. The hospital was the only medical center from Oregon to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals List of 2008 for their work in oncology and endocrinology.
Gresham Transportation
Seniors enjoying assisted living in Gresham can get out and explore all the Portland metro area has to offer simply by hopping on the MAX Light Rail train. The city of Gresham is serviced by the Blue Line which runs from Hillsboro to Gresham servicing the cities of Beaverton and Portland along the way. Seniors are eligible to participate in the TriMet Honored Citizens program which offers discounted fares to riders 65 and older.
Seniors with mobility issues who are unable to comfortably ride the MAX Light Rail or bus can turn to TriMet’s LIFT services. Disabled seniors can reserve rides on LIFT’s shared-ride service and go from the front door of their assisted living community to anywhere in Gresham.
Find Assisted Living in Gresham
Offering some of the best suburban living in Oregon, assisted living in Gresham is a great choice for Portland-area seniors. View a list of local senior housing options on our Gresham Assisted Living page.
Written by senior housing writer Jacqui Tom.
