Gateway Gardens

Gateway Gardens

Overview of Gateway Gardens

Gateway Gardens Senior Living in Eugene, Oregon, is a premier residential community designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of older adults. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, this exceptional senior living facility offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy their golden years to the fullest. With an emphasis on comfort, independence, and personalized care, Gateway Gardens provides a range of lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents receive the level of support they require.

At Gateway Gardens Senior Living, seniors can relish their retirement years in a safe and vibrant community that values their individuality and fosters a sense of belonging. With a focus on creating an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle, residents can enjoy a range of amenities, services, and activities tailored to their interests and needs. From a supportive and caring environment to a wide array of opportunities for social connection and personal growth, Gateway Gardens is dedicated to helping seniors thrive and embrace a fulfilling and rewarding chapter of their lives.

Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #73 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 350 homes we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
23 years in operation Rank #195 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 375 homes we track in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #374 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 462 homes we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 1, 2002
CountyLane

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gateway Gardens is legally operated by Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Shayla Reed.

Type Of Units

Total
90 units
Total beds
90 units

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Smoking not allowed

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Inspection History

In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OR average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (59% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1332 This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (13 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 59% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.34.81 This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (4.3 vs. OR avg 4.81).↓ 11% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 37 This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (3 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Eugene's city center to Gateway Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Eugene

Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park
MC
AL
Eugene
108
Facility 108
OR AVG 67
Rank #41 / 350
Yes
77
Facility 77
OR AVG 56
Rank #103 / 462
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 22
Rank #109 / 375
-5
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #22 / 283
1.2
Facility 1.2
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #20 / 283
Mg Eugene Subtenant, LLCCharisa Parsons
Gateway Gardens
MC
Eugene (Harlow)
90
Facility 90
OR AVG 67
Rank #73 / 350
Yes
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 56
Rank #374 / 462
-
23
Facility 23
OR AVG 22
Rank #195 / 375
-3
13
Facility 13
OR AVG 31
Rank #53 / 283
4.3
Facility 4.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #127 / 283
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, IncShayla Reed
Ascot Park Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Eugene
66
Facility 66
OR AVG 67
Rank #156 / 350
Yes
73
Facility 73
OR AVG 56
Rank #134 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 22
Rank #83 / 375
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #52 / 69
12
47
Facility 47
OR AVG 31
Rank #245 / 283
3.9
Facility 3.9
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #111 / 283
Sabra West Coast Operations II, LLCAnita Rodney
McKenzie Manor
MC
Eugene (Friendly)
65
Facility 65
OR AVG 67
Rank #158 / 350
No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 56
Rank #87 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
35
Facility 35
OR AVG 22
Rank #43 / 375
-5
12
Facility 12
OR AVG 31
Rank #44 / 283
2.4
Facility 2.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #52 / 283
Sapphire At Mckenzie Manor, LLCSherry Hogan
River Grove Memory Care
MC
Eugene (Green Leaf Village)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 67
Rank #180 / 350
No
66
Facility 66
OR AVG 56
Rank #185 / 462
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 22
Rank #56 / 375
-4
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 31
Rank #62 / 283
3.5
Facility 3.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #93 / 283
River Grove Operating Company, LLCStacy Kohan

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Oregon

Gateway Gardens is located in Eugene, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Gardens

What neighborhood is Gateway Gardens in?

Gateway Gardens is in the Harlow neighborhood of Eugene.

Who is the owner of Gateway Gardens?

Gateway Gardens is legally operated by Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Shayla Reed.

Is Gateway Gardens in a walkable area?

Gateway Gardens has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Gateway Gardens been in business?

Gateway Gardens has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Gardens?

Yes, Gateway Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Gateway Gardens?

The team at Gateway Gardens can be reached at sreed@gatewayliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Gateway Gardens?

Shayla Reed is the administrator of Gateway Gardens.

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