Most people are in Bend because of the beauty of it, but they realize that you can not only enjoy and consume but that a personal responsibility also is required to keep Bend the kind of place that brought all of us here. A new trauma center and upgraded intensive care unit have recently been completed, and further expansion plans have been recently announced. The hospital is fully staffed with the ability to provide everything from basic service to open heart surgery. There are 145 physicians in specialties such as radiation, oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, urology, pathology, emergency medicine, rehabilitative medicine, family practice, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and health services. There is specialized care in the form of Central Oregon Family Support Program that relieves stress faced by families who have a member with developmental disabilities.
Most homes have wood exteriors, with contemporary designs being the most popular.
Older houses are located downtown, and some more expensive homes are located in the exclusive Awbrey Butte neighborhoods. In the rental market, new apartments are being built to take care of a shortage. Single family homes run a little more. The community of Bend warmly welcomes all visitors with lodging accommodations ranging from bed and breakfast inns, to quality motels, and full service resorts. Local restaurants offer excellent selections for your dining experience.