Aspen Ridge Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Bend, OR

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Bend, OR
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Community accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of Aspen Ridge Retirement Community

Tucked in Bend, Oregon, Aspen Ridge Retirement Community caters to seniors seeking both independent living and assisted living services, enhancing their retirement experience. With a commitment to elevating the lifestyle of their residents, this community stands out for its exceptional health and wellness services, accommodations, and amenities, setting a high standard in senior care. The professional team at Aspen Ridge has earned multiple awards for their dedication to providing outstanding care.
Among its myriad offerings, Aspen Ridge senior living boasts a fitness center, library, religious services, and transportation for residents’ convenience. The community takes pride in fostering a vibrant atmosphere, providing an array of activities such as arts and crafts, art therapy, happy hours, pizza parties, painting sessions, pet therapy, men’s club, poker night, and more. Special events like veterans ceremonies and the garden committee contribute to the distinct personality of the community, making it a lively and engaging place for seniors to thrive. With such a diverse range of groups and activities, Aspen Ridge Retirement Community ensures that residents enjoy a rich and fulfilling retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 95 Rank #61 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #121 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st 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.
27 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #329 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 329th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 13, 1999
CountyDeschutes

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community is legally operated by 1010 NE Purcell Blvd OR OpCo, and administered by Tara Blount.

Type Of Units

Total
95 units
Total beds
95 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour staff, Emergency call system, Advanced safety features

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Smoking not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Dining
Transportation
Housekeeping
Wellness Program
Volunteer Program

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$6,625 per month

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (at OR avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 3232 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Oregon average (32 vs. OR avg 32).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.34.81 This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.3 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 10% worse

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. 67 This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Aspen Ridge Retirement Community

Aspen Ridge One Bedroom Floor Plan
Aspen Ridge Studio Floor Plan
Aspen Ridge Two Bedroom Floor Plan
Aspen Ridge Two Bedroom Cottage Floor Plan

Places of interest near Aspen Ridge Retirement Community

Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bend's city center to Aspen Ridge Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Aspen Ridge Retirement Community
AL
IL
RC
Bend (Mountain View)
95
Facility 95
OR AVG 67
Rank #61 / 350
Yes
41
Facility 41
OR AVG 56
Rank #329 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 22
Rank #121 / 375
--6
32
Facility 32
OR AVG 31
Rank #171 / 283
5.3
Facility 5.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #170 / 283
1010 Ne Purcell Blvd Or OpcoTara Blount
Regency Village at Bend
AL
IL
RC
Bend (Larkspur)
88
Facility 88
OR AVG 67
Rank #79 / 350
No
81
Facility 81
OR AVG 56
Rank #80 / 462
-
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 22
Rank #83 / 375
--7
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 31
Rank #17 / 283
0.7
Facility 0.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #7 / 283
Bd Bend I, LLCSarah Johnson
Fox Hollow Independent and Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Bend (Orchard District)
86
Facility 86
OR AVG 67
Rank #88 / 350
No
62
Facility 62
OR AVG 56
Rank #201 / 462
-
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 22
Rank #182 / 375
-A+2
13
Facility 13
OR AVG 31
Rank #53 / 283
6.5
Facility 6.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #208 / 283
Fox Hollow Bend, LLCLuke Wilkenfeldt
Bend Transitional Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Mountain View)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 67
Rank #180 / 350
No
70
Facility 70
OR AVG 56
Rank #157 / 462
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 22
Rank #246 / 375
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #1 / 69
-7
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #111 / 283
3.0
Facility 3.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #71 / 283
Ohana Harmony House, LLCHeather Jeffers
Regency Care of Central Oregon
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Southern Crossing)
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 67
Rank #251 / 350
No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 56
Rank #87 / 462
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 22
Rank #246 / 375
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #47 / 69
-14
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 31
Rank #159 / 283
2.0
Facility 2.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #35 / 283
Bd Bend III, LLCAmy Stone

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community is located in Bend, 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 Aspen Ridge Retirement Community

What neighborhood is Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in?

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community is in the Mountain View neighborhood of Bend.

Who is the owner of Aspen Ridge Retirement Community?

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community is legally operated by 1010 NE Purcell Blvd OR OpCo, and administered by Tara Blount.

Is Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Aspen Ridge Retirement Community been in business?

Aspen Ridge Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Aspen Ridge Retirement Community have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community on this page.

Are pets allowed at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community?

Yes, Aspen Ridge Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Aspen Ridge Retirement Community?

The team at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community can be reached at tblount@areteliving.com.

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