Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) accreditation
Less than 10% of Continuing Care Retirement Communities are accredited and we are one of two of the only accredited CCRC's in the state of Oregon. Which means, Terwilliger Plaza does more than say we provide quality care—we actually prove it. Terwilliger Plaza has been recognized with a CARF-CCAC accreditation since 1997.
To earn this seal as a CCRC in Portland, Oregon, we must meet or exceed over 1,200 measurements of excellence, including vital issues such as Governance and Finance. We’re committed to enhancing quality of life as well as ensuring the respect of all of our Members. That’s what this endorsement is all about.
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We are proud to be on the roster of 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon.
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"The pandemic has redefined and transformed many workplace norms. Being a sustainable workplace can take extra effort. But the past 15 months have taught us that challenges that seemed difficult to overcome before the pandemic now appear more surmountable, and may even accelerate the adoption of a more sustainable way of living and working."
— Oregon Business
100 Best Green Companies in Oregon, 2014, Oregon Business Journal
Ranked as the 54th best green company to work for in Oregon in 2014, Terwilliger Plaza joins a list of many others who are implementing recycling, energy conservation and a love of public transportation into the workplace for a healthier Oregon.
Elders in Action Age Friendly Business Certification since 2011
Elders in Action, a non-profit dedicated to serving seniors, had given Terwilliger Plaza an age-friendly certification. This review by trained evaluators looked at everything from customer service and physical layout to determine that the needs of the elder population are being served well.
Going green: sustainability
We’re as passionate about the environment as the city itself. On a large scale, we practice sustainability by making sure our mechanical systems are designed for maximum efficiency, including heat recovery systems and controlled carbon emissions. We engage light and elevator timers, roof tiles, composting and more. We’ve also been voted one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon for five consecutive years.
