parkview christian retirement community
Parkview Christian Retirement Community parkviewretirement.org
doing business as Parkview Christian Retirement Community 1825 NE 108th Ave. Portland Oregon 97220
The Oregon Baptist Retirement Home (OBRH), pictured above and originally located at 2545 NE Flanders Street in Portland, Oregon, was organized on October 19, 1944, by members of the Columbia Baptist Conference churches in Oregon and was incorporated by the Oregon Non Profit Corporation Act. The need for such a home for elderly members of the churches had long been felt and to that end there was much prayer and planning. Dr. Linus Johnson's coming to Temple Baptist Church in 1939 provided the needed leadership.
The first property acquired was that of the Methodist Deaconess Home at the the address on Flanders Street. This was remodeled and dedicated on December 2, 1945. Two additions since then, extended the building to a block in length and two stories high, plus a full basement with elevator services.
OBRH had accommodations for 55 persons. A fire sprinkler system and fire doors that close automatically on contact with heat , separate the various areas. Wholesome, well-balanced meals were prepared by a competent staff in the stainless steel kitchens and served, family style, in the cheerful, airy, well-lighted dining room.
The Sunday services and prayer meeting reached the Retirement Home by direct leased line from the Temple Baptist Church. Other groups and individuals came in to provide programs and services. Daily devotions were conducted each morning at the breakfast table. OBRH did not offer nursing or bed care. Trays were brought to those who were temporarily ill.
The management of the OBRH has been, since July 1961, administered by Rev and Mrs. Walfred Johnson. Responsibility and authority are vested in a Board of Trustees elected by the Association at its annual meeting in November. The constitution provides that all of the Trustees shall be from the Oregon Baptist Churches in the Columbia Conference and that a majority of the Board shall be from the Temple Baptist Church. The pastor of the Temple Baptist Church is a member of the Board by virtue of his office. No church or group of churches has any legal responsibility for the support of OBRH.
Officers of the Board were Dr. F. G. Salstrom, president; Mr. Harley K. Hallgren, vice-president; Miss Helen Tjernlund, secretary, and Mr. Arthur B Carlson, treasurer. Other board members were Mr. Axel E. Anderson, Mr. Clifford Beeler, Mr. Stanley Christiansen, Rev. David G. Danielson, Mrs. Ellen Holmgren, Mr. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Mrs. Linus Johnson, Mrs. Carl Larson, Mrs. Ellen Milton, Mrs. Emil G. Peterson, and Mr. Walter Salstrom. Mr. Carl Anderson was Trustee emeritus.
Names of those in the picture above from left to right: Mrs. Ellen Holmgren, Mr. Axel Anderson, Mr. Carl Anderson, Mr. Clifford Beeler, Mr. Stanley Christiansen, Miss Helen Tjernlund, Mr. Arthur B Carlson, Dr. F G Salstrom, Mr. Harley K. Hallgren, Mrs. Walfred Johnson, Rev. David G Danielson, Mrs. Linus Johnson, Mrs. Carl Larson, Mrs. Emil G. Peterson, Mrs. Ellen Milton, Mrs. Arthur B Carlson, Mr. Walter Salstrom.
Absent from picture: Mr. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Ernest Johnson
“Contentment and security are two things man looks for, and in particular in advanced age. There is no contentment without Godliness, and no peace without the security that a home and Christian comrades offer. The Retirement Home is God’s answer to these worthy Pilgrims.”
- Dr. Linus Johnson
The facility on NE Flanders Street was operated until the fall of 1995. The property was sold on March 28, 1996. On July 1, 1987 a property of 6 1/2 acres on NE 108th and Weilder St. was sub leased until it was purchased on January 30, 1996. The buildings were constructed, privately owned, leased and operated by the 7th Day Adventist Church. When Oregon Baptist Retirement Home acquired the property they sub-leased it until it eventually was purchased. After the purchase was made, the property was completely renovated. Note: In the late 1980’s, Oregon Baptist Retirement Home was changed to Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes (OBRH). OBRH offers both an Independent and Assisted Living in two separate and distinct campuses with a variety of levels of care and a multitude of activities to keep the most active senior occupied.
Our approach to aging is rooted in our Christian faith. We view the advancement of years as a very normal process which people experience in various ways. Our home, as a caring community of Christian believers, recognizes that our residents are individuals with changing needs. Perhaps our motto expresses our desire best….. “Seniors our Concern, Christ our Motivation”
Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes is an active and vibrant adult living community. The caring staff and your new neighbors will help you discover a whole new way of living! Our six-acre park-like campus provides you with landscaped surroundings, along with ample space for gardening or a daily walk. The single level courtyard buildings provide the utmost in privacy and independence. Feel Secure: You can live with peace of mind. OBRH has 24-hour staffing on hand to take care of emergencies that may arise. In addition, each apartment has a security lock on the front door plus a monitored smoke detector. Within each cluster of apartments is a second locking system for added safety.
The Johnson Center is designed to: promote independence; respect the resident’s dignity, individuality, privacy and choices; and provide the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour personalized health services on-site. Our spacious apartments offer you that homelike atmosphere where friendship, caring and a sense of belonging are found. At the Johnson Center you live your life your own way, with the support you want and need. Our main concern is your comfort, health and well-being. You design individualized health services programs with our Health Care Professional to insure your needs are being met. Your involvement in making these decisions is important. We offer five levels of care. Each level of care includes a variety of services and assistance…. You pay only for the level of care for which you are assessed.
All Pluses:
Flexible Meals Times – (Open breakfast is from 6:30am to 10:00am, Lunch 11:45am to 1:00pm, Dinner 4:45pm to 6:45pm)
Wonderful Restaurant Style Dinning – (Our breakfast is self serve while lunch & dinner you will be served by one of our friendly waiters)
Well Rounded Menus To Cover All Tastes – (Choose from our regular weekly menu or something from our lunch & dinner entrée menus pictured below)
Fantastic Salad Bar With All The Extras – (Available during our lunch and dinner hours)
Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes
Independent Living Campus
1825 NE 108th Ave
Phone: 503-255-7160
Fax: 503-255-3219
Johnson Assisted Living Campus
10801 NE Weidler
Phone: 503-255-0685
Fax: 503-256-1140
Portland, OR 97220
Website: www.obrh.org
Email: info@obrh.org