Level III adult foster care

Level III Adult Foster Care in Clackamas, Oregon

Elk Ridge Care Home provides personalized Level III adult foster care in Clackamas, Oregon for adults who may need significant hands-on support in a small, residential setting.

Our five-resident home allows us to provide individualized attention, familiar routines, and close communication with families while supporting a wide range of daily and higher care needs.

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Exterior of Elk Ridge Care Home in Clackamas, Oregon

What Does Level III Adult Foster Care Mean?

Level III is the highest adult foster home classification in Oregon and reflects the provider’s training and experience supporting residents with more complex care needs.

At Elk Ridge, care is always based on an individual assessment, care plan, staff qualifications, and the home’s licensed scope of care.

Dementia and Memory Support

Elk Ridge may support residents living with dementia or memory loss through familiar routines, patient assistance, close observation, and individualized daily care.

Support may include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication routines
  • Meal support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Cueing and redirection
  • Familiar daily structure
  • Family communication

Medication Management

Elk Ridge provides consistent medication support based on each resident’s care plan and prescribed instructions.

Support may include:

  • Medication administration
  • Medication schedule coordination
  • Refill coordination
  • Communication with healthcare providers
  • Monitoring for concerns that should be reported to the appropriate provider

Mobility and Transfer Assistance

Residents with mobility limitations may need hands-on help with transfers and everyday movement.

Depending on the individual assessment and care plan, support may include:

  • Bed and chair transfers
  • Walking assistance
  • Toileting support
  • Bathing and dressing
  • Fall-risk awareness
  • Use of mobility equipment when appropriate and authorized

Diabetes and Insulin Support

Elk Ridge has experience supporting residents with diabetes and insulin needs.

Care is provided according to the resident’s care plan, physician orders, delegation requirements, and applicable Oregon rules.

Hospice and End-of-Life Coordination

Elk Ridge can coordinate care with hospice providers for residents receiving hospice services.

Our goal is to provide a calm, familiar residential setting while working alongside hospice professionals and keeping family informed.

Daily Living and Personal Care

Residents may receive respectful assistance with daily activities such as:

  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meals
  • Mobility
  • Transfers
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Daily routines

Daily support is personalized according to each resident’s assessment and care plan.

A Five-Resident Home for More Individual Attention

Elk Ridge is licensed for five residents.

This smaller setting allows caregivers to become more familiar with each resident’s:

  • routines
  • preferences
  • mobility needs
  • communication style
  • family expectations
  • changing support needs
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Private Rooms and Residential Comfort

Elk Ridge offers bright private resident rooms with private half bathrooms and welcoming shared living spaces.

3-Year Medicaid Spend-Down Planning

Elk Ridge accepts residents who are able to privately pay for three years while planning for a future transition to Medicaid.

Families should contact Elk Ridge directly to discuss private-pay requirements, timing, eligibility considerations, and whether the arrangement may fit their situation.

Talk With Elk Ridge About Your Loved One’s Care Needs

Every admission begins with a conversation about the resident’s current needs, routines, mobility, medications, care requirements, and family expectations.

Contact Elk Ridge to discuss whether our Level III adult foster home may be a good fit.

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