Assisted Living
Sellwood Senior Living
8517 Se 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 · Map
Licensed for 100 residents
Sellwood Senior Living is a state-licensed assisted living community in Portland, Oregon. It is licensed for 100 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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State inspections
Last inspection: May 20, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 100 residents
Assisted Living Facility 70A295.
Nearest emergency room
3.2 miles
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellwood Senior Living this community | 100 | Not published | Active | 21 deficiencies, 17 violations | |
| The Creston Senior Living | 2.1 mi | 115 | $5,630/mo | Active | 36 deficiencies, 15 violations |
| Royalton Place Assisted Living | 2.2 mi | 64 | Not published | Active | 18 deficiencies, 16 violations |
| Royalton Place Memory Care | 2.2 mi | 28 | Not published | Active | 29 deficiencies, 15 violations |
| Autumn Garden Memory RCF | 2.3 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 4 deficiencies, 3 violations |
State inspection record21 deficiencies, 17 violations
- Last inspection
- May 20, 2026
- Inspections
- 5, 21 deficiencies cited
- Substantiated abuse
- 4
- Substantiated licensing violations
- 13
- Regulatory actions
- 2
- Fines assessed
- $1,188.00 (4 violations)
- Current owner since
- June 1, 2021
License conditions and other regulatory actions
- May 30, 2024 to August 2, 2024: License Condition, Failed to provide safe environment ALFCD24-00205; incident: CALMS - 00056538
The facility allegedly failed to operate is substantial compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
Rules: 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments); 411-054-0105 (Inspections and Investigations) - September 18, 2023 to December 15, 2023: License Condition, Failed to use an ABST ALFCD23-00627; incident: CALMS - 00046854
The facility failed to implement an acuity-based staffing tool (ABST) which met the regulation.
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)
Inspections
- May 20, 2026: Re-Licensure, 5 deficiencies cited report
- C0303: Systems: Treatment Orders severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
- C0310: Systems: Medication Administration severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
- C0360: Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0420: Fire and Life Safety: Safety severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0422: Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- February 3, 2025: Complaint Investig., 1 deficiency cited report
- C0010: Licensing Complaint Investigation severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
- C0363: Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Plan severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
- April 25, 2024: State Licensure, 1 deficiency cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected April 25, 2024
- August 28, 2023: Validation, 13 deficiencies cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0260: Service Plan: General severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0270: Change of Condition and Monitoring severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0302: Systems: Tracking Control Substances severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected June 8, 2024
- C0303: Systems: Treatment Orders severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
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- C0305: Systems: Resident Right to Refuse severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected January 14, 2024
- C0310: Systems: Medication Administration severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0325: Systems: Self-Administration of Meds severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0361: Acuity-Based Staffing Tool severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0370: Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-Serv severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected January 14, 2024
- C0372: Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0374: Annual and Biennial Inservice For All Staff severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0420: Fire and Life Safety: Safety severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected October 30, 2023
- C0455: Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected June 8, 2024
- C0613: General Building: Doors-Walls, Cleanable severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected October 30, 2023
- January 26, 2023: State Licensure, 1 deficiency cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected May 14, 2023
- C0455: Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected May 14, 2023
Substantiated abuse or neglect
- April 20, 2024: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system to ensure The Alleged Victim’s (AV) medications were administered as ordered. The failure resulted in AV experiencing unreasonable discomfort and withdrawal symptoms, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- November 16, 2023: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $250.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system to ensure the Alleged Victim’s (AV) medications were administered as ordered. The failure resulted in unreasonable discomfort and emotional harm, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- November 2, 2022: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system Abuse: Neglect; Level 3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system to ensure the AV's medication was administered as ordered. The failure resulted in the AV going approximately two months without his/her anti-coagulation medication, placing him/her at risk of serious harm, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- October 20, 2022: Failed to properly plan care Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $188.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
The facility failed to appropriately care plan related to AV’s needs for assistance with ambulation. The failure resulted in AV experiencing a fall while ambulating independently and received a contusion to the head and a skin tear, causing pain and unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Substantiated licensing violations
- February 12, 2026: Failed to use an ABST Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)State’s findings
The facility failed to implement and maintain an Acuity-Based Staffing Tool in accordance with OAR 411-054-0037(1-7), which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- February 8, 2026: Failed to update staffing plan based on ABST Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)State’s findings
The facility failed to implement and maintain an Acuity-Based Staffing Tool which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rule.
- November 21, 2025: Failed to use an ABST Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)State’s findings
The facility failed to develop, maintain, and implement an Acuity Based Staffing Tool which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rule.
- October 24, 2025: Failed to cooperate with an investigation Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0105 (Inspections and Investigations)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide records to the Department upon request, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- October 14, 2025: Failed to use an ABST Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)State’s findings
The facility failed to develop, maintain, and implement an Acuity Based Staffing Tool, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
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- June 13, 2025: Failed to make facility or resident records accessible Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0105 (Inspections and Investigations)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide records to the Department upon request which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- June 11, 2025: Failed to use an ABST Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)State’s findings
The facility failed to develop, maintain, and implement an Acuity Based Staffing Tool which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- January 21, 2025: Failed to make facility or resident records accessible Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0105 (Inspections and Investigations)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide records to the Department upon request. The failure is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- October 10, 2024: Failed to comply with nursing delegation requirement Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0045 (Resident Health Services)State’s findings
The facility failed to provide and document delegation and teaching by a RN. The facility’s failure is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- July 24, 2024: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) had personal property go missing from his/her room. The property was taken by an unknown individual and this person is responsible for theft of property, which is considered financial exploitation and constitutes abuse. The facility failed to protect AV’s property from theft, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- February 24, 2023: Failed to provide safe environment Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections)State’s findings
According to documentation, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) gave the Alleged Victim (AV) cannabis without medical or facility approval, causing the AV to experience unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse. The facility failed to protect AV from inappropriate staff behavior, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- February 24, 2023: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections)State’s findings
According to documentation, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) failed to protect AV from financial exploitation when s/he took a Vape pen from the Alleged Victim (AV). AP2's actions are considered financial exploitation which constitutes abuse. The facility failed to protect AV from financial exploitation which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
- April 11, 2022: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections)State’s findings
Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) used inappropriate language and threatening behavior toward the Alleged Victim (AV) and in his/her presence. AP2 is responsible for verbal/emotional abuse. The facility failed to protect AV from inappropriate verbal comments made by staff and the failure is a violation or Oregon Administrative Rules.
Read the full record on the state’s site →
ODHS lists only substantiated violations: “either a substantiated instance of abuse or a licensing violation. Open investigations and complaints that are being appealed by the provider are not listed.” Oregon counts neglect as a form of abuse; see the state’s definitions of abuse. Each violation shows the level ODHS gives it, in the state’s words (for example “2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm”), and any fine ODHS assessed. Inspection citations show the state’s severity level and scope, and the date ODHS recorded the problem as corrected when it lists one. Rule names come from the Oregon Administrative Rules. ODHS: “Formal regulatory actions can range from a condition placed upon a license due to non-compliance or a notice to revoke a license.” This community is licensed for 100 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Oregon Department of Human Services, Long-Term Care Licensing, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 70A295
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- County
- Multnomah County
Source: Oregon state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsOn the Oregon list of Medicaid providers (2026)
On the Oregon list of Medicaid providers. Listed as Sellwood Senior Living under Accepts Medicaid (ODHS licensing record). (state list, as of Sep 9, 2026)
Being on the list means the community has taken part in the program. Ask whether it has a Medicaid opening now, and how many residents it serves on Medicaid.
Staff pay and workplace safety3 OSHA inspections, 3 violations cited
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
OSHA workplace safety inspections
OSHA inspects workplaces for staff safety, such as lifting, needles, chemicals and workplace violence. It does not inspect resident care.
- Jun 25, 2024: complaint inspection, partial (safety). Case closed Jul 26, 2024. No violations cited. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317736895 - Sellwood Senior Living.
- Nov 30, 2023: complaint inspection, partial (health). Case closed Aug 14, 2024. 3 violations cited (2 serious, 1 other). Penalties: $360 proposed, $360 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317734612 - Sellwood Senior Living.
Details
- Serious: Bloodborne pathogens (needles, blood and body fluids) (1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)). Penalty $180 proposed, $180 now. To be fixed by Apr 11, 2024.
- Serious: Bloodborne pathogens (needles, blood and body fluids) (1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(b)). Penalty $180 proposed, $180 now. To be fixed by Nov 30, 2023.
- Other than serious: Cited rule OAR. Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Apr 11, 2024.
- Sep 18, 2017: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (safety). Case closed Sep 21, 2017. No violations cited. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 317718312 - Emeritus Corp. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, as of Oct 15, 2026, inspections since 2016. Penalties can change while a case is open or contested.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.2 mi, nursing home 2.2 mi, pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Ohsu Hospital And Clinics, Portland. 3.2 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Friendship Health Center, Portland. 2.2 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Ageright Care At Home, Milwaukie. 2.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 0.2 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 97202 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis, Portland, 3.2 miles away, straight line
Davita Lake Road Dialysis, Milwaukie, 3.7 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Kaiser Sunnybrook Peritoneal Dialysis Facility, Clackamas, 4.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 25 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 97202.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon, office in Portland, 1.6 miles away, straight line
Housecall Providers Hospice, office in Portland, 2.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC, office in Portland, 4.2 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- University Professional Services, Portland. 3.2 miles away, straight line. 3 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding very low, coastal flooding relatively low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in May 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Department of Human Services, Long-Term Care Licensing inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| Oregon Medicaid provider list | Sep 9, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Sellwood Senior Living provide?
Sellwood Senior Living is licensed by the state of Oregon for assisted living in Portland, Oregon. Its licensed capacity is 100 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Sellwood Senior Living?
No. We publish state licensing details for Sellwood Senior Living but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Sellwood Senior Living cost?
Assisted Living in Oregon typically starts at $4,600 to $5,800 a month. Based on 108 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Sellwood Senior Living does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Sellwood Senior Living?
Use Sellwood Senior Living's website, elmcroft.com/community/elmcroft-of-sellwood-oregon, or visit at 8517 Se 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202.
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