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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Marion County, OR

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If your loved one needs memory care in Marion County, A Place for Mom can help. With 270 memory care facilities in Marion County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Marion County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Marion County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Marion County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Lancaster, Sunnyslope and South Central.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem, Woodburn and Keizer.

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I'm here in this great community. It is working out pretty good for me. The staff is friendly to me all the way from the food service to the housekeeping they are very nice. They help me shower on Wednesdays...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, RN Villa Care Center is an assisted living community that prides itself on creating a friendly, home-like environment for its residents. The community is located in a residential area not far from U.S Route 30, so residents benefit from the quiet,...
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The people at Firwood Gardens are all very friendly and they have done a very good job making my parents feel special and welcome, making sure they knew their names and were a part of the community. It's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Firwood Gardens, located in the heart of the Gateway area, we are conveniently accessible to Interstate 84 as well as Interstate 205. Firwood Gardens offers a safe and secure environment while maintaining the feel of a warm and comfortable home. We offer 24 hr. care giving staff to...
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I'm very impressed with the facility staff and services.Had to place my mother who was diagnosed with dementia a month ago.was introduced to man named [name removed] with there resource department...He has...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pacific Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Portland, OregonEvery situation is different and this uniqueness means that the needs of the individual will also be unique. Here, at Pacific Gardens Alzheimer's Care Center, we completely understand. Because of this, we offer long term care or...
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Staff has English problems. They answer yes to all requests even if you have special instructions for task written they say yes when you ask did you understand? Yes, but do task wrong. My husband needs pee...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
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I would tell others that it is a nice and a good place for your loved ones. The staff are very nice, and helpful. Sometimes I wonder fi they have enough staff, but I don't know since I'm not allowed to go...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I wish that I could give them a 10/5 on everything! The staff were absolutely incredible, and seemed to genuinely care about my aunt. They were kind, patient and firm with her. The food was healthy, she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community is clean and modern, but also warm and inviting, making our residents and their families feel right at home. From your first visit with us, you will notice that senior living at The Ackerly is full of fun and adventure. Our new community already has a strong sense of community and...
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Rosewood Memory Care is a good place for mom and I know that she is happy as she can be where she is at. We like them too! They seem to take really good care of their residents! The only complaint we have is...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rosewood Memory Care Welcomes You HomeOur senior living community in Hillsboro, OR, is the ideal place for seniors seeking a home that caters to your unique needs. With a supportive staff and superior amenities and services, we help put you or your loved one’s mind at ease, without stifling your...
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My brother and I both really like it and the staff are very friendly and that it's a great place. We would recommend it to friends and family.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care was founded on the principle that life doesn't stop when you walk through our doors; it is simply the start of a new chapter. We recognize that the hard work, sacrifices and contributions made by preceding generations have paved the way for us to live a better life,...
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The Springs reminded our family of an elegant cruise ship, and not only were we impressed with the outreach from the staff but also from the residents. When our loved one first moved in, right away she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently located in the thriving, active Tanasbourne district in Hillsboro, The Springs at Tanasbourne provides you with the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer a living options that include independent living, assisted living and memory care, each with...
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They are very willing to work with you and your loved one. They are helpful, transparent, and willing to work with you. The staff communication with the family is great. The care they are able to provide...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avamere at Bethany is an upscale senior living community offering luxury living in the comfort of your own cottage or assisted living apartment. In addition, a broad range of personal support services are available when you need them. The cottages are situated in a quiet residential neighborhood...
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We placed my mother-in-law in the Gardens (memory care) about 1 1/2 years ago. We found the caregivers to be kind and compassionate. And this was especially true when our mother-in-law went on hospice care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Grove & The Gardens is conveniently located just outside of Portland, in Forest Grove, Oregon. We are family owned & operated with more that 40 years of experience serving seniors. We take every opportunity to make sure our services, staff and surroundings meet the same level of...
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My loved one was a resident at Hawthorne House and everything was great. They were so good with us. They were very comforting during COVID and handled everything we needed with our family member. I would...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rather than attempting to make an institution feel more like 'Home,' the Hawthorne House is a home with some of the features of institutions (such as security systems, nursing supervision, etc.). A private bathroom, attached to each bedroom, provides necessary visual cueing to protect the dignity...
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We are very delighted to have picked the Forest Grove Beehive community for our loved one, she is settling in really nicely and is very happy. They have plenty of different activities for the residents to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Washington County, look no further than the Forest Grove Beehive. Since opening its doors in 1991, the Beehive has earned a reputation for providing the highest quality care at an affordable price in the most comfortable home-like atmosphere....
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SR seems to be a good place for my parents, although I don't have any basis for comparison. The staff is fantastic, the facility is aging but satisfactory.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There's a conscious pride about SpringRidge at Charbonneau that you'll sense the minute you cross the threshold. You'll feel it in the handsome surroundings, the manicured garden courtyards, and the rich architectural detailing reminiscent of a French Country manor. Nestled on an impeccable, 10...
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They treat EVERYONE like family. I could see that my mom was always their priority over anything else. I always recommend this facility to anybody who might be looking!
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I believe they all get "5" it's truly amazing. The staff is amazing, I'm not sure where to stop. Life enrichment is wonderful. The head of memory care is on top of it. Can't say enough good things. And the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am currently a resident at Cornell Estates and everything has been great for me here at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff is also great. Based on my experience so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cornell Estates is a retirement community for active, independent seniors who no longer wish to live alone. Our facility is designed with modern comfort, safety and elegance. We are conveniently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood near Hillsboro, Oregon, offering a perfect blend of city...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale Stayton provides senior living options for seniors in the Marion County Oregon area. We enjoy small-town comfort with Salem nearby for shopping, dining and medical services. Portland is only an hour away and provides a favorite day trip for residents during Rose Festival and other...
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While it has only been a short amount of time, it has been great so far and she seems really happy. Everyone staff and residence has been wonderful. Food has been pretty good and compared to many others the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mount Angel Towers is an active retirment community that allows you to experience the good life in a serence country setting at an affordable price. Nestled in the heart of the willamette valley we offer 10 acres of beautifully landscaped walking paths. We are only minutes from local shopping,...
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I would tell others that I have had a good experience here so far and I would recommend that others look into it. The staff members have been wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Molalla Manor Care Center is located in the southern Clackamas County community of Molalla. It is a 92-bed nursing facility that provides traditional nursing and rehabilitative care. The care giving team is experienced and its philosophy is to create a warm and caring lifestyle sprinkled with...
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My parents selected this community because it felt the most like a home environment, they felt welcomed , well received, there names were used frequently in communications, and they were most responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lancaster Village & Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lush and beautiful township of Salem, Oregon. It is housed on an extensive grounds complete with a fishing pond and numerous paths and gardens to walk through and admire. The beautiful grounds are easily...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Marion County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $5,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Idanha, OR with an average of $4,849 per month.

Memory care costs in Marion County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Marion County, OR
$5,106/mo
$5,114/mo

Memory care costs in Marion County, OR, vs. state and national averages

Marion County, OR
$5,106/mo
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Marion County, OR, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,106/mo

Memory care costs in Marion County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,902/mo
Studio
$5,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,201/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,477/mo

Senior living costs in Marion County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Marion County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion County, OROregonU.S.
Memory Care$5,106/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,431/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,206/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Marion County, OR:$5,106/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Marion County, OR:$4,431/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Marion County, OR:$4,206/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Marion County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Marion County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Marion County, OROR stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Marion County, OR

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Marion County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marion County, OR$7,980/mo$7,445/mo+7.2%
Oregon$8,374/mo$7,804/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Marion County, OR
2024 average cost:$7,980/mo
2023 average cost:$7,445/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$8,374/mo
2023 average cost:$7,804/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Marion County

Recent reviews for memory care in Marion County

Blue Haven RCF - Dallas

4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.

Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR

4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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McMinnville Memory Care

5.0
The people working at Pacifica are the best. They are all caring, loving and patient. I would never want to leave. The food is delicious (according to my mom) and nutritious and I've noticed that the menu is varied and has nice things like fresh fruit.

Marion County review score based on 716 family reviews

7.5
Review score240 facilities716 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 716 reviews of 240 Marion County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marion County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Marion County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Marion County, OR240 facilities
7.7
Lyons, OR178 facilities
7.6
Scotts Mills, OR288 facilities

Review subcategories for Marion County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 716 reviews of 240 Marion County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Marion County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Marion County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Marion County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Marion County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marion County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Marion County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marion County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Marion County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oregon memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Marion County protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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