CAPS-certified aging-in-place modifications in Thurston. We've completed 95+ projects in this Springfield neighborhood — and we know the housing stock, the permit process, and the community.
Local Landmark
Thurston High School & Thurston Park
333 58th St, Springfield, OR 97478
Thurston High School and the adjacent Thurston Park — a 5-acre Willamalane District park at 747 64th Street featuring paved pathways, open space, and a basketball court — are the heart of this eastern Springfield neighborhood. Many of Thurston's long-time senior residents attended or raised children at Thurston High and remain deeply rooted in the community they've called home for 30–40 years.
About Thurston
Thurston is a suburban neighborhood on the far eastern edge of Springfield, stretching toward the McKenzie River foothills. It is one of Springfield's most established and family-oriented communities, with a distinct small-town character anchored by Thurston High School and the Thurston Road commercial corridor. The neighborhood includes a mix of long-established homes and newer subdivisions, with easy access to the McKenzie River recreational corridor and the Jasper Road rural areas to the south.
Thurston's housing stock spans several decades — from 1960s–1970s ranch homes in the older sections near Thurston Road to 1990s–2000s subdivisions in Mountaingate and the newer eastern developments. Homes tend to be single-story or split-level on larger lots. The neighborhood's relatively flat terrain makes most accessibility modifications straightforward, though split-level homes frequently require stairlift or platform lift solutions.
Thurston has one of Springfield's highest concentrations of long-term homeowners aged 65 and older, many of whom raised their families in the neighborhood and are committed to remaining. The area's mix of older ranch homes and newer construction creates consistent demand for bathroom modifications, grab bar installations, and entry improvements. Its proximity to McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center makes it a frequent source of hospital discharge referrals.
Springfield building permits are processed at 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477. We handle all permit applications on your behalf and are familiar with Springfield's specific inspection requirements and building department workflows. Springfield Utility Board water has higher mineral content than Eugene — a factor we account for in shower tile and fixture selection.
"A1 came to our Thurston home the day after my father was discharged from RiverBend. They assessed the whole house, installed grab bars and a walk-in shower, and had everything done before he was fully back on his feet. The VA paperwork was handled entirely by them."
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