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January 2014
READERS CHOICE 29

Courtyard

Fountains has
been open for 14
years at 1545
S.E. 223rd Ave.

in Gresham.
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Sky’s the limit for seniors

at Courtyard Fountains

Gresham retirement community earns Readers’ Choice

By CARI HACHMANN
Beisley said Courtyard Fountains goes out of
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its way to meet seniors’ “sky’s the limit” attitude.
“Our residents are not just clients or custom-
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“We have evolved to meet the changing ers — they live, dine, laugh, grow and make last-
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needs of today’s seniors,” said Mary Beisley, ing friendships,” Beisley said.
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executive director at Courtyard Fountains, a
Residents enjoy meals and restaurant-style
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Gresham retire- dining in a family-like atmosphere.
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ment community Courtyard Fountains offers a dynamic calen-
2014 Readers’ singled out for
dar of events, outings and unlimited access to
Choice
Readers’ Choice in-house classes ranging from yoga and line
honors.
dance lessons to freestyle painting and introduc-
n Best assisted living Courtyard Foun- tion to bridge, the card game.
facility
tains is managed un- “Stimulating the mind and strengthening the
Courtyard Fountains, der the umbrella of body have enormous beneits at any age,” the
1545 S.E. 223rd Ave.,
Gresham, 503-667- Watermark Retire- website said.
4500.
ment Communities.
Residents also are given wrap-around ser-
The community vices with three chef-prepared meals per day,
opened in Gresham maintenance and housekeeping services, week-
14 years ago and offers modern and affordable
ly linen service, 24-hour staff and emergency

independent and assisted living for the elderly. resident response system. It also schedules local
Beisley said senior residents at Courtyard transportation and limousine service.
Fountains want to have more excitement in their Courtyard Fountains credits itself on creating
lives. They want to learn, exercise their minds “a culture built on choice.”
and bodies, go out in the community and on “Our residents and associates can learn (or

trips, and get up to speed with today’s rapidly
teach) something new every day,” the website
changing technology.
said.

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