Hawthorne Gardens Memory Care Community
The state lists 5 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 40 deficiencies, 81 substantiated violations; last visit 2025-12-18. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Hawthorne Gardens Memory Care Community
Hawthorne Gardens Memory Care Community is a licensed assisted living community in Portland, Oregon. It is licensed for 35 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in Oregon (5 beds).
It is one of 537 senior care facilities in Portland and 2,184 assisted living communities across Oregon. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on state and federal public records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 5 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 40 deficiencies, 81 substantiated violations.
Substantiated violations (81)
| Date | Type | Allegation |
|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Licensing Violation | Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation |
| 12/22/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition |
| 12/13/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide a safe medication administration system |
| 10/15/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to use an ABST |
| 08/15/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to use an ABST |
| 07/04/2025 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to address resident's behavior |
| 07/04/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to use an ABST |
| 07/01/2025 | Licensing Violation | Failed to use an ABST |
| 03/31/2025 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition |
| 02/18/2025 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 10/16/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to make facility or resident records accessible |
| 09/21/2024 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 07/05/2024 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to administer medication as ordered |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure resident rights |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to follow care plan |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide a safe medication administration system |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to staff as indicated by ABST |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide proper food/nutrition |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure resident rights |
| 04/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure resident rights |
| 03/23/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to administer medication as ordered |
| 03/16/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 02/19/2024 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide a safe medication administration system |
| 01/18/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide a safe medication administration system |
| 01/09/2024 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition |
| 01/01/2024 | Licensing Violation | Failed to administer medication as ordered |
| 10/14/2023 | Licensing Violation | Failed to use restraint properly |
| 04/26/2023 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide service |
| 04/17/2023 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide service |
| 04/14/2023 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 04/04/2023 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide service |
| 02/24/2023 | Licensing Violation | Failed to update staffing plan based on ABST |
| 11/16/2022 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide a safe medication administration system |
| 01/28/2022 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 01/24/2022 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide service |
| 01/21/2022 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure resident rights |
| 01/13/2022 | Licensing Violation | Failed to administer medication as ordered |
| 01/02/2022 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 10/31/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate staffing |
| 10/14/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to answer call light in a timely manner |
| 09/17/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate housekeeping services |
| 09/17/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate housekeeping services |
| 09/17/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate staffing |
| 03/10/2021 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to intervene when resident's condition changed |
| 02/21/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide or assist with hygiene |
| 02/21/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assist with dressing or grooming |
| 02/21/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to care plan in accordance with assessment |
| 01/30/2021 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to assure dental treatment |
| 01/30/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate staffing |
| 01/30/2021 | Licensing Violation | Failed to follow care plan |
| 12/03/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to communicate necessary information |
| 12/03/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to properly plan care |
| 12/03/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to communicate necessary information |
| 11/20/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide infection control |
| 10/15/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate staffing |
| 10/15/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to keep resident record current or accurate |
| 10/14/2020 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to follow care plan |
| 10/14/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate staffing |
| 10/14/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure a qualified caregiver was present |
| 10/14/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to report potential or suspected abuse |
| 10/06/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to maintain a safe physical environment |
| 10/06/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure a qualified caregiver was present |
| 10/06/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide or assist with hygiene |
| 10/06/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide appropriate activities |
| 07/15/2020 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition |
| 02/10/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to properly plan care |
| 02/10/2020 | Licensing Violation | Failed to maintain a safe physical environment |
| 01/23/2020 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide service |
| 06/26/2019 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to assure resident was safe |
| 09/10/2018 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to assure resident was safe |
| 07/13/2018 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to follow care plan |
| 05/02/2018 | Licensing Violation | Failed to assure food safety |
| 04/09/2018 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 03/10/2018 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to follow care plan |
| 01/18/2018 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to assure timely medical treatment |
| 09/15/2017 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 08/03/2017 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to intervene when resident's condition changed |
| 07/20/2017 | Abuse: Financial abuse | Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation |
| 04/05/2017 | Abuse: Verbal/Mental abuse | Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse |
| 03/07/2015 | Licensing Violation | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 01/07/2010 | Abuse: Neglect | Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment |
Complaints (1)
| State visit | Type | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | Complaint Investig. | 9 |
Inspections (5)
| Date | Type | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Kitchen | 2 |
| 06/11/2025 | Change of Owner | 25 |
| 11/12/2024 | Kitchen | 2 |
| 11/14/2023 | State Licensure | 0 |
| 08/02/2022 | State Licensure | 2 |
Sanctions and regulatory actions (4)
| Date | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | License Condition | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 07/11/2025 | License Condition | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 10/03/2024 | License Condition | Failed to provide safe environment |
| 04/16/2021 | License Condition | Failed to provide service |
Source: Oregon Department of Human Services, facility 50R350, read 2026-11-06. Oregon lists substantiated violations and five years of inspections. Open investigations and complaints under appeal aren't listed, so a short record isn't proof of a clean one. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in Oregon
- Licensing: Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-503-4773 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-522-2602. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 855-503-7233. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Providence Portland Medical Center, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Ohsu Hospital and Clinics, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living Community, Portland, less than 0.1 miles. 7 state visits on record.
- Cascade Aids Project / Our House of Portland, Portland, about 0.2 miles. 4 state visits on record.
- Laurelhurst Village, Portland, about 0.3 miles. 12 state visits on record.
- Laurelhurst Post Acute & Rehabilitation, Portland, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Daniel Leka, Portland, about 0.8 miles. 3 state visits on record.
