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Memory Care in Oregon

Overview of Memory Care in Oregon

Oregon is located on the West Coast in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon is nicknamed the “Beaver State,” due to the large number of the animals that called the state home when the fur traders and pioneers first arrived. Oregon is a pacific playground with over 360 miles of beaches and more than 30 million acres of forest. Its larger cities like Portland and the college town of Eugene are vibrant and eclectic places with plenty of activity. Oregon’s majestic natural beauty combined with its relatively mild temperatures make the state a great place to call home and a wonderful location to retire.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 190 senior living communities in Oregon that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Oregon is about $5,900.

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Oregon

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Lakeview Senior Living

2690 NE Yacht Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367
9.7
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26 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I come to Lakeview frequently and I always have a positive experience. My grandma moved in 6 months ago and loved all her new friends and the fun activities!

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Royalton Place

5555 Southeast King Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222
9.7
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86 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Rose E - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They seem to treat their residents very well. Otherwise I didn't have that much time for interaction so I don't have much to contribute.

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Canfield Place

14570 SW Hart Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
9.7
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49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Larry M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Frankly, we rate all of these categories at 5. Our experiences with Canfield Place have been great. The staff are friendly, helpful, and caring. They pay attention to the residents, even when they are not...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Portland

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Courtyard at Mt. Tabor

6125 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
7.7
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48 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would give them all a 4 because it's not home and that would be a 5. The only one I would down grade would be food. at would be a three because she is diabetic and needs mechanical soft food because of...

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Russellville Park

20 SE 103rd Ave, Portland, OR 97216
9.1
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82 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
April - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

There are a lot of activity options, the residents all seem happy, and staff is friendly. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend Russellville Park to other families who may need a place for...

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Arcadia Senior Living

13031 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97236
7.5
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15 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Deborah B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The assisted living facility where dad had been living for 2 years 1/2 years was no longer able to provide the care dad needs. He was in the hospital and we had an immediate need of a place to move him. ...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Beaverton

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Brookdale Beaverton

16655 Northwest Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
8.9
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50 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Near the end of Dad's life and he was in hospice, they changed us extra for moving him in his bed to prevent bed sores. My sister is a doctor and when she visited him, she remarked that he had never been...

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MorningStar of Beaverton

14475 SW Barrows Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
9.0
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24 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My dad entered memory care at Morning Star in 2023. Either my mom or I was with him daily. So we spent many hours there. Morning Star is a beautiful facility. It looks clean and smells clean. However, it...

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Regency Park

8300 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225
8.4
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62 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sabina S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff friendliness was rated lower due to some staff who sat and on their phones, chewing gum (one of my pet peeves) and not interacting with the residents. I think more supervision by making rounds...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Salem

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Battle Creek Memory Care

1805 Waln Dr SE, Salem, OR 97306
7.5
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13 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...

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Brookdale Salem

1355 Boone Road SE, Salem, OR 97306
7.9
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38 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
John S - I'm a current/former resident or client

Couldn't ask for better care! The entire experience was top notch. From the nurses, med techs. Executive Director, Sale and everyone was so welcoming and helpful from start to finish. My loved one was taken...

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Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills

4795 Skyline Road South, Salem, OR 97306
6.7
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28 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Chris H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Finding the right place for my wife’s parents was important to me since I have seen a lot of good and bad care facilities as a paramedic. Southern Hills is always clean and doesn’t seem to have that...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Eugene

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Trustwell Living at River Run Place

1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401
9.3
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41 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Zack - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Despite their appearance, the staff appeared very friendly and helpful to my father. Tattoos, died hair, piercings, and general "punk" appearance of staff (not including sales or management) was concerning...

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Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

2440 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
8.6
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104 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Linda L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When our family faced that my dad needed a level of care that was not possible for us to deliver at home, I began to search, and research, in earnest. I toured, interviewed, compared, read reviews and...

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Emerald Valley

4550 West Amazon Dr, Eugene, OR 97405
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$X,XXX/mo
Heide - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Mom was a resident at Emerald Valley for 1 1/2 years. They have great and caring staff. My Mom didn't like to go out of her room often, but the staff happily came to her. She wouldn't go to many...

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Oregon laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Oregon, the Office of Safety, Oversight, and Quality within the Oregon Department of Human Services licenses and regulates memory care facilities. Memory care facilities are known as long-term care facilities, but they must obtain a memory care endorsement to provide memory care. Memory care can also be offered in an assisted living facility or nursing home. However, they must also obtain a memory care endorsement and follow Oregon’s assisted living regulations and nursing home regulations in the respective units.

Oregon long-term care regulations for memory care facilities

Because Oregon memory care facilities are categorized as long-term care facilities, they must offer the following services and amenities required of all long-term care facilities:[01]

  • Three nutritious meals per day with snacks
  • Light housekeeping and laundry services
  • Assistance with activities of daily living on a 24-hour basis
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing services
  • Transportation arrangements for medical and social purposes
  • Calendar of social and recreational activities to support residents’ interests and health
  • Equipment, supplies, and space to allow each resident to participate in activities

Oregon memory care endorsement regulations

To obtain a memory care endorsement, a long-term care facility in Oregon must have policies and procedures that address the following:[02]

  • Evaluation of residents’ behavioral symptoms
  • Person-centered care plans
  • Wandering prevention
  • Staff training specific to dementia care
  • Transportation coordination and assistance
  • Individualized activity plans

Oregon Department of Health contact information

Oregon Public Health Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 971-673-1222

Email: DirectorsOffice@odhsoha.oregon.gov

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Where to access inspection reports for Oregon memory care communities

To access memory care community inspection reports, you can use the Oregon Department of Human Services’ facility search tool and search for prospective communities by name. They also provide detailed information on what reports provide. Some information includes inspection dates, violations, and the date of correction.

References

  1. Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities, Oregon Administrative Rules § 411.54 (2024).

  2. Endorsed Memory Care Communities, Oregon Administrative Rules § 411.57 (2020).

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