ABOUT
ROSEVILLA

We look at life as a partnership.

The Power of Community

 

We really do think the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Even more important, you never know exactly how it’s going to turn out! Life is exciting. And we are IN IT 100%.

Our partnership with you means we do this thing called life–together. Starting with your individual home, we will work with you to make it feel comfortable and personalized. You can explore the many and varied gathering spaces on campus to pursue your interests; partake in a wide array of classes and activities; or simply hang out with a book and cup of coffee on one of the rooftop decks. We’ve designed RoseVilla (physically and philosophically) to support the life you want to live, whatever that may be.

And your partnership with us means that you understand and appreciate the “RoseVilla way”. It’s an honest, all-in attitude, collaborative approach rooted in genuine curiosity and respect. This is what makes our community something special. It’s a place you will continue to find true friends, trusted colleagues and kindred spirits.

Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?  It feels even better when you live it.

Where all can belong and thrive...

Our Mission: We champion the power of community, driven by people, purpose, and possibility, creating an inclusive space where ALL can belong and thrive.

Resident's Association

RESIDENCY AT ROSEVILLA PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP TO THE RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION

The RoseVilla Residents’ Association promotes an atmosphere of collaboration to ensure the social, spiritual, cultural, recreational, and environmental wellbeing of the whole community. An elected council provides a representative framework for residents to discuss ideas, areas of concern, and participate in decision making that supports the lifestyles of all residents.

The Council Chair, Vice Chair, Immediate Past Chair, and nine Councilors manage the affairs of the Association. The Councilors support groups and activities of specific interest to members of the Association. Each Councilor is also responsible for a particular theme.

CURRENT COUNCIL THEMES:

  • Health, Wellness & Safety
  • Community Service
  • Sustainable Living
  • Spiritual Well Being
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Communication
  • Hospitality
  • Off-Campus Activities
  • Educational and Leisure Activities
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

The Council encourages all residents to participate in resident groups and activities, as they choose.

We believe in creating an environment that acknowledges and welcomes everyone. RoseVilla has a strong, diverse resident and staff population who help inform much of Rose Villa’s work on DEIA initiatives.

Mission Statement: The RoseVilla DEIA Coordinating Committee is charged with creating a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and community members. The Committee consists of residents, staff, and board members who represent all facets of RoseVilla. We seek to foster a community culture that is curious, respectful, and accepting. We acknowledge that by respectfully sharing our differences of opinion and ideas, we build a stronger, more creative, and inclusive place to live, work, and play.

Purpose Statement: The purpose of the DEIA Coordinating Committee is to guide Rose Villa to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of its work. The Committee pledges to provide continuing education and opportunities to reinforce and uphold these values.

RoseVilla Land Acknowledgement

RoseVilla recognizes that our community stands on the ancestral lands of the Clackamas Chinookan people of the Willamette waterway, who, after forced removal, became part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde under the Willamette Valley Treaty, 1855. We honor them, and the environment that has been their home for many thousands of years. We respect their cultures and their deep knowledge of how to live with the natural world. We recognize the resilience of these people, past and present. Today, they continue to maintain strong connections to their ancestral homelands. We commit ourselves to learning more about our American Indian neighbors and building meaningful relationships with them. We expect this statement to change and grow as we learn more.

Bring your passion for elders! RoseVilla is a great place to volunteer because of the people who live here. For more information about volunteer opportunities.

Click here to contact us regarding volunteer opportunities.

Rosebud Preschool is Portland’s only Reggio-inspired intergenerational preschool. Rather than follow rigid curriculum, activities and projects are dictated by children’s naturally evolving interests. Our guiding philosophy is the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, which emphasizes art, environment, and community.

Click here to learn more about this groundbreaking preschool.

Even if you may not move to RoseVilla for several years, you can begin enjoying your good life now as a member of Take Root – a special program for people planning for their retirement in advance. Once you decide on RoseVilla as your future home and complete the application, you can immediately access these amenities. Welcome to the neighborhood!

There are three levels to Take Root membership. Depending on your level of membership, these can include:

  • Community Engagement: Take Root members receive personalized RoseVilla name badges to wear when visiting campus. Wear your name badge to the special events, activities, and programs you will be invited to as a member.

  • Wellness Participation: As a member you can receive access to RiverPoint Wellness Center. Members can also receive a complimentary personal fitness assessment with RoseVilla’s Wellness Director and two complimentary fitness classes and aquatic passes per person/per month.

  • Information Access: In addition to receiving our community newsletter and annual report, members have access to Touchtown, our online resident information portal. This portal gives you access to the community calendar, Residents’ Association Council information, restaurant menus and hours, RoseVilla News, and more!

Your generous support of the RoseVilla Foundation can help maintain a safety net for Residents in need. Click here for ways to do your part.

Sustainability In Action

We’re passionate investors in the human condition, both inside and outside our community. That’s why RoseVilla fosters a sustainable environment and culture that treads lightly on the earth, starting with our corner of it. This includes a commitment to eco-friendly design. We are proud to offer two Zero Energy Independent Living neighborhoods, The Oaks and Trillium Townhomes. These homes are built to Passive House standards, a designation that signifies that the homes produce enough energy to offset their energy use over the course of a year.

Our investment goes far beyond just sustainability, though. We invest in the long-term success of our community through what we call the Flourish Project.

Click here to learn more about the Flourish Project.

Socially Responsible

From our innovative greywater reclamation and water conservation system, to our comprehensive campus-wide composting and recycling programs, we strive to incorporate ecologically sound and socially responsible practices into everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a sustainable community for everyone who lives, works and visits here!

Community Garden

Overlooking the Willamette River, our two-acre community garden is divided into 91 plots of varying sizes, providing ample space to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

During warmer weather months, our Residents host a weekly Tuesday Market to share the excess yield with RoseVilla Residents, Team Members, and the greater community. All proceeds from Tuesday Markets benefit the RoseVilla Foundation.

RoseVilla Green Team

The RoseVilla Green Team is a Resident-run group that provides leadership and collaboration in order to promote policies and programs that address the impacts of climate change and contribute to the institutional resilience of our community.

The Green Team’s “Bringing Nature Home” initiative promotes practicing “naturescaping” as an essential part of creating livable communities that are built on healthy environments, utilizing native plants and low-impact foliage in our campus landscape. Thanks to The Green Team and their partnership with our Grounds services, our campus is Backyard Habitat Certified.

Team Members

Glen Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Anderson
VP of Philanthropy
Erin Cornell, LNHA
VP of Health Services
Jim Willeford
VP of Operations & Development
Kristina DeLisle
VP of Finance
Michelle LaCroix
VP of Human Resources
Ben Fallah
Director of Nursing Services
MaryHelen Clausing, LCSW
Assistant Director of Health Services
René Swar
Director of Wellness
Rick Hamell
Director of IT
Norine Mulry
Director of Food and Beverage
Molly Watts
Director of Sales & Marketing
Skyler Pestle
Director of Rosebud Preschool
Marty Bracken
Executive Chef

Board of Directors

The RoseVilla Board of Directors consists of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds. It also includes the chair of the Residents’ Association Council (RAC) as a full voting member. The Board establishes policies that govern the community, as well as hires and oversees RoseVilla’s CEO, who is responsible for carrying out RoseVilla’s mission and vision both now and into the future.

Wade Clowes
Chair
Eleanore Hunter, PHD
Vice Chair
Susan Nestor, CPA, CFP®, PFS™
Treasurer
Ron Stock, MD, MA
Secretary
Kirsten M. Jacobs, MSW
Director
Dan Steffey
Director
Steve Morris
Resident Director
jude Watson
Resident Director
Marti Franc
Resident Director

We Practice the Ancient Art of Togetherness

RoseVilla is a nonprofit, single-site Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community. We have been breaking the mold of traditional senior living since we were founded in 1960, with no signs of slowing. Today our focus is just as ambitious as ever: We live to improve the lives of our entire community. Not just those who call us home. Not just those inside our walls. Our whole community. We believe that being part of a community isn’t just important—it’s critical. 

That’s why from our buildings to our grounds, from our programs to our Team Members, we look different. We feel different. And, as a Resident here, you’ll feel different. Because you’ll truly belong. Just as you are. No “fitting in” required.

We’re located on 22 lush acres overlooking the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, and we bring that natural northwest inspiration into our community, both in the vibrant, forward-thinking way our community is built, and in the way we pour life into our Residents while they choose to journey with us.

We’re singularly focused on investing in the human condition, both within and beyond our campus. We do that by building a community full of connection, where self-purpose, independence, and autonomy come standard. Then we put you in the driver’s seat to see where those connections take you. We don’t hand you a road map when you move to RoseVilla. Rather, we take our direction from you as you choose the activities, events and programs that most interest you! And we’ll give you the support you need every mile of the journey.

For millennia, humanity’s very survival relied on community. Life came from sharing. Combining. Doing life together. We believe that today, it still does. Human connection has just as much power to transform lives. And we exist to give you the tools and resources you need to see how it can transform your own life.

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