Lake Oswego Nursing Home Info
Just eight miles from Portland, the City of Lake Oswego is one of the most affluent suburbs of Portland. Lake Oswego nursing home residents find the city lush with parks and open spaces nestled in the hills surrounding the 405-acre private Lake Oswego and the shore of the Willamette River.
The type of care needed by a loved one is an important factor when deciding upon a long-term care facility. “Nursing homes” provide professional nursing care for those who no longer can care for themselves and require intensive medical monitoring and treatment. Nursing homes are different from “assisted living” homes which are for individuals who need some help with daily life activities but do not need medical care. For more information, see our article on Lake Oswego assisted living.
Lake Oswego Medical Facilities
Providence Milwaukie Hospital is committed to caring for people throughout the cycles of their lives–managing declining health and ensuring compassionate care for the terminally ill. Located in Milwaukie, about six miles from Lake Oswego, Providence Milwaukie offers traditional hospital services and a 24-hour Emergency Department for Lake Oswego nursing home seniors.
Providing excellent in-patient care, the Hosptialist Program is staffed by physicians who work closely with primary care physicians and are available 24-hours, every day, to attend to patients promptly, especially in an emergency situation during their hospital stay. Its pain management program helps patients through a multidisciplinary program that involves physicians, pain psychologists, physical therapists and spiritual support.
In nearby Tualatin, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital is six miles away from the City of Lake Oswego. The Emergency Department handles any situation from acute emergencies to urgent illness and injuries in an efficient, caring, family-centered environment. The staff includes board-certified emergency medicine physicians, acute care specialists, specialty nurses and support staff who have training and expertise in emergency care.
Since 2004, Legacy Meridian Park has provided emergent interventional cardiology services that allow patients in the south Portland metropolitan area to receive immediate diagnosis and interventional treatment for heart problems.
Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation
The natural beauty of Tryon Creek State Park is a peaceful respite for Lake Oswego nursing home residents. The Park’s Trillium Trail is fully-accessible for seniors with mobility-related disabilities.
The City’s pathways system enables residents to travel safely by foot between neighborhoods and parks. Nursing home residents and their families may take in the fresh air and scenic beauty of Lake Oswego along the many tree-lined paved pathways.
Seniors residing in a Lake Oswego nursing home have easy access to art with the City’s Gallery Without Walls, an award-winning outdoor exhibit found along the City sidewalks. The City’s public art collection is exhibited at the Public Library and City Hall.
Lake Oswego offers a tranquil setting for your loved one to receive skilled nursing care. You can find a nursing home in the area by browsing our Lake Oswego Nursing Homes page. You may also search for assisted living communities on our Lake Oswego Assisted Living page.
Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.
