The Springs at Carman Oaks

We've been very happy with the care my in-laws have received at The Springs at Carman Oaks. We've used all levels: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff is caring and eager to help and welcomes suggestions from family members. We highly recommend this retirement community to others.

We have lived at The Springs at Carman Oaks for five years. We lived in the First Addition of Lake Oswego for over 20 years in a condo we dearly loved. But steps got in our way. I sang in a Womens Chorus that performed at Carman Oaks twice. Also, I attended the occasional antiques appraisal event held at Carman Oaks. I was impressed with the community and the friendliness of the residents. Joe and I visited together for a tour and lunch with a resident. Our decision was made to make the big move! We have not regretted our move at all and love our life here. Living here is a perk for our children, also, as they know we are safe and comfortable in our home. Our apartment is small but very cozy. We love living on the fourth floor near the library. We have met many interesting people here and made some very good friends. For me not having to cook our meals anymore has been wonderful! There are so many physical and intellectually stimulating activities to choose from, along with musical entertainment, great holiday parties, and beautifully kept and decorated surroundings. We love living at Carman Oaks and would highly recommend this lifestyle to anyone interested.

My daughters thought I would be happy living here. They liked the location in the middle of a beautiful neighborhood, the peacefulness of the residents they encountered and the cheerfulness of the staff. They especially liked the friendly chattering among residents during meals. I enjoy living here for the same reasons. There is a beautiful walkway outside round the building which includes many benches for sitting, visiting, reading or merely enjoying the fresh air on sunny days and even on the gently rainy ones. I enjoy watching residents care for their raised garden beds and know that I can share with the fruits-of-their-labors. I do spend most of my days on these benches. I still feel that exercise is important for body and mind health. I can use our beautiful pool and gym, both areas have an energetic instructor and daily classes. I can also join the book club, checkout books in the resident run library, take watercoloring classes, attend cooking classes, join theater reading group, watch movies, Ted Talks and shows like Aerial America and attend lectures on almost any subject. A subject just needs to be suggested, and the deed is done. Most of all, I love the off-site activities, be it to the Portland Symphony, Lake Oswego or Broadway Rose theaters, drive to the Coast, restaurants, museums, art on buildings, specialty gardens, wineries and casinos. Oregon is a new state for me, but I am quickly feeling like a native. The best part of living here is that I actually feel that I gained in my independence. I do most everything I did before moving here, except I have new friends to enjoy these activities, and I do not have to find a parking place. And I dont have to drive to doctors appointments or go to grocery stores, but I can. Am I glad that I live here? Yes!! My daughters want an apartment too. Thank goodness one has to be old!!

When you walk into The Springs at Carman Oaks, you get a good feeling. It is an attractive lobby and everything is clean and smells good.I have never met an unfriendly person who works there. It is small enough that it has a 'homey' feeling and most of the residents know each other.It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and has beautiful grounds with a nice walking path.

I am so glad that we moved into The Springs before this plague began. The staff works so hard to keep us safe and happy. This is the best Ark to be in during this flood of troubles!