CHESTNUT LANE ASSISTED LIVING

Chestnut Lane Assisted Living Community serves Deaf Individuals from Across the United States. Chestnut Lane is just outside Portland, Oregon, in the village of Gresham. At Chestnut Lane we provide personal services and assisted care to support independence and privacy, while serving the unique needs of Deaf residents.

The community has a number of features designed for deaf residents. Each room has space for a TTY or VP, and a fire alarm system with flashing lights. The nurse-call system in each room provides a digital readout rather than a voice as in a traditional intercom. A computer room shared by residents will have video conferencing equipment enabling residents to use sign language instead of typing. Other features of the facility include a small library, beauty salon/barber shop with a deaf beautician, laundry, walking paths, and craft programs.