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Sellwood Senior Living

8517 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

Summary

Sellwood Senior Living is an assisted living community in Portland, Oregon, in Multnomah County. It appears in Oregon’s official licensing records as Assisted Living Facility, licensed for 100 residents. According to the state’s records, it can accept residents on Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid spot is available. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Portland VA Medical Center, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

State license

Type
Assisted Living Facility (licensed by ODHS)
License number
70A295
License status
Licensed (ODHS)
Licensed capacity
100 residents

What this license means. This is an assisted living facility licensed by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) through its Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) office. It serves six or more seniors or adults with disabilities, each in their own apartment with a locking door, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette, and it coordinates services available 24 hours a day for daily activities, health, and social life. Some also have a memory care endorsement. The full apartment sets it apart from a residential care facility.

Source: Oregon Administrative Rules, OAR 411-054-0005 and 411-054-0300, checked on October 15, 2026.

Look up the license and its inspections on the state’s website

Services and features

Sellwood Senior Living hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. What does the monthly rate include, and which services cost extra or are charged by levels of care?
  2. Can you keep caring for my relative if they need more help later on?
  3. Who manages medications, and is there awake staff all night?
  4. Do you accept any Medicaid program (waiver), long-term care insurance or VA benefits?
  5. Are there Spanish-speaking staff or activities in Spanish? Can you adapt meals to what my relative is used to?
  6. Can I visit at mealtime and talk with other families?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
8517 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202Multnomah County
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Portland VA Medical Center3710 SW Us Veterans Hospital, Portland · 3 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Who to call in Oregon

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 522-2602 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 722-4134 · Official website
Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan (OHP))
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Long-term care programs: Medicaid long-term care (ODHS long-term services), Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M).(800) 699-9075 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) – Licensing and Oversight (Aging and People with Disabilities).Look up a license
Services for older adults
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Oregon – ODHS.(855) 673-2372 · Official website
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

Official data and sources

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sellwood Senior Living accept Medicaid?
We don’t have that information. Assisted living is usually private pay; some states cover it through Medicaid programs (waivers). Ask the facility directly.
Where is Sellwood Senior Living located?
At 8517 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 (Multnomah County).
What hospital is near Sellwood Senior Living?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Portland VA Medical Center, 3 miles away in a straight line.
How much does Sellwood Senior Living cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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