About Us
Our History
Avamere was founded in 1995 with a single skilled nursing community in Hillsboro, Oregon. Over three decades, that foundation grew into a leading provider of skilled nursing, post acute rehabilitation, and senior living across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Today, Avamere operates communities throughout Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nebraska, and Nevada. Across every setting, our focus remains the same: enhancing the life of every person we serve.
As the needs of older adults continue to evolve, Avamere continues to expand and elevate the ways we serve. This includes Ovation by Avamere, our premium senior living experience designed for those seeking an elevated lifestyle with the same trusted foundation of care.
Backed by nearly 30 years of experience, Avamere remains committed to setting the standard for quality, compassion, and innovation in senior living.
Avamere Leadership
Rick Miller
Founder
Mary Kofstad
CEO & Operating Manager
Carrie Vanderzanden
Chief Legal Officer
Cody Feakin
VP of Operations
– Rick Miller, Founder
Our Mission
& Core Values
Our mission and seven core values guide us in every interaction with our patients, residents, their family members, and our fellow teammates.
We honor our mission by working together to get to know our seniors personally, understand and meet their unique needs, and cultivate an environment of compassion and trust.
Our Mission
to enhance the life of every person we serve
OUR CORE VALUES
- Integrity above all else
- Passion for the quality of people’s lives
- Quality that is obvious
- Innovation, not emulation
- A culture of trust and respect
- Reaching to learn, grow, and embrace change
- Teamwork, camaraderie, and fun
Mary Kofstad
CEO & Operating Manager