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Our History

Great things often start from small beginnings; Prestige Care is no exception.

Although the company was founded in 1985, our origins begin four decades prior with the legacy of Sarah Delamarter, a pioneer in Oregon’s long-term care industry. In 1946, Sarah began caring for seniors in her home, using her nursing skills to support her family. Her warmth, compassion, and dedication quickly earned the trust of those around her, and demand for her care grew rapidly.

Sarah’s unwavering commitment to serving seniors became a family legacy — one that continues to shape everything we do at Prestige today.

A Family Company

Even today, Prestige remains a family company in the spirit of Sarah’s commitment to care; a complete senior care organization that includes independent living communities, assisted living and memory care.

Residents at our communities are not just people we serve, but valued and appreciated members of our Prestige family. Our promise is to personally touch lives every day. It’s a philosophy of caring based on core values that are at the center of all that we do. We run industry-leading wellness programs that promote health and longevity in our residents, allowing them to enjoy life at every age.

Prestige is also committed to diversity, with many women serving in the company’s Executive Leadership Team across virtually all departments. Prestige has a strong promote-from-within culture, ensuring that our people continue Sarah Delamarter’s mission to provide compassionate care for our seniors.

Our Promise to You

Respect

Every person is a unique individual made in the image of our Creator, and inherently deserving of our respect. We base our care on a foundation of respect for our residents and their families and for ourselves and individuals.

Integrity

We believe in doing the right thing, always acting in the best interest of our residents.

Commitment

We believe it is our privilege and honor to provide senior services and an obligation that we take very seriously.

Trust

It is our pledge that we will care for your loved ones as if they were our own.

Sarah's Story

Prestige Care’s journey began in 1946, in a home at the top of a long, spiral staircase in Troutdale, Oregon. There, Sarah Delamarter opened her doors to seniors in need of care, using her nursing expertise to support her family. Her compassionate, person-centered approach quickly earned a stellar reputation in the community, laying the foundation for what would become a legacy in senior care.

Sarah’s commitment to dignity, respect, and exceptional care was passed down through generations. In 1985, her vision officially took shape with the founding of Prestige Care — a company built on the values she lived every day.

Today, Prestige Senior Living remains family-owned and operated, guided by Sarah’s enduring legacy. The next generation leads with the same dedication to quality care, strong values, and operational excellence. We are proud to serve residents across Oregon and Washington through our Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care communities — continuing to grow while staying true to the heart of our mission..

In 1985, Prestige Care was formed, and today, two of Sarah’s grandchildren, Harold and Dr. Rick Delamarter, along with their business partner Greg Vislocky, own the company.

While the company that started in Sarah’s home has grown considerably, her legacy of care has remained. Focusing on the needs of the residents and patients as the first priority, and knowing that every single staff member makes an impact on their lives, drives every decision the company makes.

The family connections continue into the next generation, as Harold Delamarter’s sons, Jason, who is Prestige’s Chief Operations Officer, and Ryan, the company’s Chief Legal Officer, lead the business today.

In its fifth decade of operation, Prestige Care, a company that began in Sarah Delamarter’s home, is an industry leader in senior care while still operating with the ideals that started it all.

Deficiency-Free Awards

A deficiency free rating indicates that the assisted living community or skilled nursing and rehabilitation center not only meets the state’s safety and quality standards, but that its care is exemplary and without need for any improvement. Since 2022, the following communities and facilities have earned this prestigious designation:

Prestige Senior Living Rosemont
Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood
Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia
Prestige Assisted Living at Oroville
Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster
Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu
Prestige Assisted Living at Chico
Prestige Assisted Living at Marysville
Prestige Senior Living Riverwood
Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights

Prestige Supports The Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Since 2010, Prestige Care centers and communities have raised nearly $500,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in support of its mission to advance research and enhance care and support for all those affected by the disease. Using a variety of creative fundraising tactics, donors at every level of our organization have helped Prestige become one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s top national fundraising teams, with annual contributions exceeding $50,000.

Our commitment to service extends to our support of many causes that make a difference in the lives of our residents, patients, families, staff members and greater communities.

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