The Springs at Carman Oaks

08/29/2025

Downsizing your home isn’t just about decluttering, it’s about reshaping your life with intention.
Here are 5 creative strategies to help you downsize with clarity, confidence, and maybe even a little joy:

👉 Host a “Reverse Housewarming” Party
👉 Inventory by Use Frequency
👉 Downsize Furniture with Tape
👉 Use Staging Boxes
👉 Photograph, Then Part Ways

Which tip would you try first?

08/22/2025

Our End-of-Summer Carnival was full of fun, laughter, and sweet treats. Residents and families enjoyed classic carnival snacks like corn dogs, nachos, cotton candy, moon pies, and even build-your-own brownie banana splits.

Games like the dunk tower, ring toss, fish bowl toss, and even axe throwing brought out everyone’s playful spirit, while fairy hair and face painting added a splash of color and sparkle.

A big highlight of the day was the incredible entertainment from comedian-magician Stefano Iaboni, who kept everyone amazed and laughing.

08/19/2025

Sun’s out, garden’s calling! Upgrade your green thumb with gadgets like soil thermometers, smart pots, plant sensors & more. Which one would you use first?

08/18/2025

🦆 Cotton candy, live music… and a duck who can dance? Sign us up.

The Springs at Greer Gardens’ Farmers Market was already packed with fresh produce, handmade goods, and live music, but then Puddles, the University of Oregon’s beloved mascot, dropped by to take things to a whole new level! From dancing with residents and sampling cotton candy to busting a move to the band, Puddles brought pure joy and laughter to an already beautiful day.

Events like these are what community is all about: connection, laughter, and maybe even a duck who knows how to work the dance floor.

08/15/2025

Come celebrate as we wrap up summer with a day full of fun, laughter, and memories! Families are more than welcome to enjoy the festivities with their loved ones.

✨ Games & prizes
💦 Dunk tower – help soak an employee!
🎭 Comedy magician show at 2:00 pm
🎨 Face painting & fairy hair
🍿 Lots of delicious snacks

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season together — we can’t wait to see you there!

08/13/2025

Today, veterans who live in a few of our communities in Oregon took to the skies, including WWII U.S. Navy veteran Dean Clark, who marked his 100th birthday a little early with an unforgettable adventure. Thanks to Dream Flights, The Springs at Happy Valley resident soared high above McMinnville, Oregon, in a Boeing Stearman biplane, just like those used for training during World War II.

A dozen veterans came from our communities in Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, and Salem to also enjoy the hot summer day from high above Yamhill County. There were many smiles and shared stories as family, friends, and staff cheered them all on.

Sport Clips Haircuts U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy U.S. Army United States Air Force

08/13/2025

We recently had the privilege of hosting the Retirement Connection Sponsor Breakfast — by far the largest event Carman Oaks has ever welcomed, with nearly 90 amazing attendees! Our incredible team truly knocked it out of the park.

Retirement Connection, through their website, annual publication, and referral services, is all about building stronger, more connected communities. Providers become referral sources, referrals become sponsors, sponsors become friends — all working together to support those 50+ and to lift each other up.

It’s about collaboration. It’s about connection. And it’s about making a difference.

If you’re not familiar with Retirement Connection, you should be — and we’d love to make the introduction.

08/12/2025

Last week, The Springs at Sunnyview celebrated its 25th anniversary with residents and some local community members. The community was the second built by The Springs Living, and the company's first independent living building.

Mary Chance, a current resident of The Springs at Lancaster Village, cut the ribbon 25 years ago as the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador. She was invited to cut the ribbon again, along with Senior Executive Director Cari Buchholz, who opened The Springs at Sunnyview 25 years ago as assistant administrator.

"I don't feel like I come to work every day, I feel like I come home every day, and it's felt like that for 25 years," Cari said. "This community is family and you can feel it when you walk in the doors. We will continue to do the right thing and fulfill our promise every day."

In addition to the ribbon cutting, the event featured live music and delicious food. Residents and staff also took turns at the microphones to reflect on their experiences at Sunnyview.

One resident, Donna, said, "I've been here for 8 years and there's nowhere I'd rather be."

Thank you to this small but mighty team that makes a difference in residents' lives over the past 25 years and today! Congratulations, Sunnyview!

08/08/2025

Earlier this week at The Springs at The Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington, our leadership team from Home Office and our local communities had the honor of hearing from industry leader Bob Kramer. His provocative insights focused on disrupting the future of senior living, including emerging societal trends that will impact our profession. Attendees left with a renewed sense of excitement as we continue to strive to fulfill our mission to change the way people think, feel, and experience senior living.

08/06/2025

Join us for our Empowered Caregiver Class Series hosted by the Alzheimer's Association at The Springs at Carman Oaks next week on Exploring Care and Support Services. 📌📅

RSVP: https://ow.ly/4C9250W1X2j

08/04/2025

Kindness is contagious. 🌟

Meet Mariel from The Springs at Whitefish. What started with eight skeins of yarn and a big heart has grown into The Knit Wits, a group that knits, crochets, and gives back to the Whitefish community.

“We started with just eight skeins of yarn in a cardboard box. Today, we’ve donated over $14,000 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to help provide safe, loving homes for children in need.”

Thanks to the generosity of their community, The Knit Wits received over $700 in donated yarn just this last June, proof that kindness spreads quickly.

Hands busy, hearts full, and lives changed—this is what it means to live life to its fullest. 💛

07/28/2025

Make this summer one to remember with your grandkids! ☀️

We’ve rounded up fun, meaningful, and memory-making tips to help you connect across generations, from gardening and games to golf, reading, and exploring family history.

Check out our favorite ideas below and tell us: What’s YOUR favorite summer activity with the grandkids?

07/28/2025

Make this summer one to remember with your grandkids! ☀️

We’ve rounded up fun, meaningful, and memory-making tips to help you connect across generations, from gardening and games to golf, reading, and exploring family history.

Check out our favorite ideas below and tell us: What’s YOUR favorite summer activity with the grandkids?

07/25/2025

07/22/2025

We’re thrilled to kick off our brand-new Spring Ahead program — a 10-week, once-a-week learning opportunity just for our amazing staff! This past Wednesday, 15 team members kicked off the first session by diving into 'My Life Now,' reflecting on where they are and where they want to grow.

This program is all about personal growth, building confidence, and gaining practical life and work skills. We’re so proud of our team for taking this step and can’t wait to see how they grow each week!

07/21/2025

🌟 We’re proud to celebrate four outstanding leaders from The Springs Living who have been named winners of the Senior Housing News 2025 DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards! 🌟

Paul Lemke, Head of Food & Beverage
The Springs at the Waterfront (Vancouver, WA)
Elevating the Experience

Benno Garwood, Head of Food & Beverage
The Springs at Butte (Butte, MT)
Operational Optimizer

Matthew Steele, Head of Food & Beverage
The Springs at Happy Valley (Happy Valley, OR)
Elevating the Experience

Jason Smith, Head of Food & Beverage
The Springs at Veranda Park (Medford, OR)
Operational Optimizer

These national awards recognize leaders who are transforming senior living dining, from creating unforgettable culinary experiences to driving innovation and operational excellence.

Thank you, Paul, Benno, Matthew, and Jason, for representing The Springs Living and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents every day.

Please join us in congratulating these exceptional culinary leaders.

Read more about the awards here: https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/07/15/wtwh-healthcare-announces-the-dished-senior-living-dining-innovation-awards-inaugural-class-of-2025/

07/17/2025

🎶 Dancing into summer like…

The Springs at Carman Oaks brought the energy to their community Prom with a performance that had everyone smiling!

These amazing residents from the Balance and Dance class spent weeks rehearsing, and their hard work paid off, especially during this classic: the Electric Slide!

We’re so proud of their spirit, rhythm, and joyful celebration of movement. 💃🕺

07/16/2025

We’re proud to recognize Jenni, our incredible Concierge, as June’s Employee of the Month! Jenni consistently goes above and beyond to support both residents and staff. She’s recently stepped up to assist the Marketing team and has even filled in as a driver during a staffing shortage. Her flexibility, reliability, and positive spirit are truly valued!

Thank you for all that you do Jenni!

07/11/2025

At The Springs at Carman Oaks, we value growth—and Leron Gay, one of our dedicated cooks, is a perfect example of that!

In his 2 years here, Leron has taken every opportunity to expand his skills and bring creativity to our kitchen. His passion for learning new skills and preparing delicious meals shines through in everything he does. We’re so lucky to have him on our team!

Thank you, Leron, for your commitment and heart. You make our community stronger (and tastier)!

07/11/2025

We had an exciting outing to the KOIN 6 News Station, where we got a firsthand look at how the news comes to life.

From the anchor desk to the green screen, we learned how the team brings us the latest updates — but it didn’t stop there! We also got a glimpse into how they produce their online news and even their podcasts.

A big thank you to the KOIN 6 team for the warm welcome and the fascinating tour!

07/10/2025

Changing the way people think, feel, and experience senior living starts with having the right leaders in every one of our communities.

That’s why we invest in them through our annual Leadership Conference, . This year’s event was filled with transformative keynotes, insightful breakout sessions, and meaningful conversations, all designed to inspire growth, deepen connection, and drive purpose.

🎥 Watch the recap video to see how we’re equipping our leaders to shape a stronger future for our residents, their families, and the staff who support them every day.

07/10/2025

We had a fantastic time celebrating Independence Day with a classic BBQ, complete with delicious ribs hot off the grill!

The patio was packed with families enjoying the sunshine, sparklers, and all-around great vibes.

One of the highlights? Our Balance & Dance group surprised everyone with a line dance performance to Katy Perry’s Firework — and the crowd loved it! 🎆