Portland, Oregon
Alisa Pallister, MDS, RN, EDAC, CAPS is a registered nurse and design consultant who helps seniors, families, and care professionals make homes and care environments safer, more comfortable, and more supportive of independence.
With over 25 years of clinical experience and advanced training in designing for human health, Alisa blends nursing insight with evidence-based design to focus on spaces that enhance safety, dignity, belonging, and well-being.
Her belief is that where we live deeply shapes our health and quality of life, whether at home or in long-term care settings.
Her services include aging-in-place home adaptations and accessibility planning that balance practical needs with thoughtful design, so seniors can stay in familiar surroundings with comfort and confidence.
Alisa also offers assessments of senior living and long-term care environments, helping communities and families identify opportunities to improve safety, social connection, and daily experience.
Additionally, she supports design teams and organizations through consulting and research collaborations that bring an inclusive, trauma-informed lens to spaces for aging, caregiving, and healing.
Aging In Place Services
- Consultation Services
- Home Safety Assessments
- Interior Design Services
- Senior Home Coach
- Universal Design
Training and Education
- Certified Aging-in-Place specialist (CAPS)
- Senior living environment design consultation and assessment.
- Master of Design Studies (MDS)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Contact Information
Contact Person: Alisa Pallister, MDS, RN, EDAC, CAPS
Email: alisa@alisapallister.com
Phone: 503-704-7019
Website: https://www.alisapallister.com/
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