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Portland, OR — A one-room school teacher at age 17, Carolyn Orwiler raised five children and had a long teaching career—all while her husband, Bob, was often gone at sea with the Navy. Before moving to Oregon in 1965, she lived in nine different states, moving at...

Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) commemorates of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform enslaved Black Americans of their freedom. Texas was the last state to receive the news, more than two years after the Emancipation...

Maggie Hilty Katz, Vice President of Business Development at Avamere, earned the 2025 Special Service Award from the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) as a strong leader in the healthcare industry and valuable support to the OHCA. Valued partner to OHCA Maggie is...

Are Skilled Nursing Facilities Long-Term? Understanding the Role of SNFs in Senior Care When families begin exploring care options for a loved one, one of the most common questions is: “Are skilled nursing facilities long-term?” The answer? It depends. Skilled nursing...

If you’ve been typing “retirement homes near me” or wondering what life is actually like in senior housing or 55+ apartments, you’re not alone. Choosing where to live as you get older isn’t just a practical decision—it’s personal. You want comfort without isolation,...

Looking for a Job at a Nursing Home Near You? Avamere is hiring across Oregon and Washington! If you’re searching for a career where you can make a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team. Here’s what you can access as a member of Team Avamere: Growth &...