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Avamere at Waterford
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Medford, OR
Avamere at Waterford
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Medford, OR
Avamere at Waterford is Medford’s premier assisted living community. The senior living home continues to excel in delivering a quality approach to senior care that ensures residents are fully supported for everyday living. Residents are guaranteed to experience a lifestyle that enhances their lives with care and ease through personalized care that caters to their needs. The lifestyle empowers seniors to thrive while maintaining their individuality and independence in a residence that is more than just home.
As an Avamere community, seniors can expect a reimagined way of living for each individual. Offering many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– the home features a recreational room, transportation services, in-house maintenance service, seasonal menus served daily, social activities, wellness programs, and respite stays– ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.
26 years in operation Rank #136 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 375 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 77 / 100 Rank #104 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 475 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusClosed-Owner
IssuanceFebruary 14, 2000
CountyJackson
Avamere at Waterford is legally operated by Waterford Operations, LLC.
Emergency Systems24-hour staff, Emergency call system
Safety FeaturesAdvanced safety features
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Fitness Center
Specific ProgramsIn-house Transportation, Vibrant Activities Calendar, Restaurant-style Dining
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
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 31 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (0 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has had 86% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (1 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avamere at Waterford
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Medford's city center to Avamere at Waterford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Medford
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.
| Orchards Assisted Living | AL | Medford | 72
Facility
72
OR AVG
67
Rank
#133 / 351 | Yes | -
Facility
-
OR AVG
55
Rank
#465 / 475 | 27
Facility
27
OR AVG
21
Rank
#118 / 375 | - | 4 | 6
Facility
6
OR AVG
31
Rank
#19 / 284 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#16 / 284 | - | Dagny Sprayberry |
| Manor Terrace Care Suites | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Medford | 30
Facility
30
OR AVG
67
Rank
#303 / 351 | No |
14
Facility
14
OR AVG
55
Rank
#427 / 475 | 16
Facility
16
OR AVG
21
Rank
#246 / 375 | - | 4 | 4
Facility
4
OR AVG
31
Rank
#219 / 284 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#272 / 284 | Rogue Valley Manor | Jill Howard |
| Avamere at Waterford | AL RC | Medford | - | No |
77
Facility
77
OR AVG
55
Rank
#104 / 475 | 26
Facility
26
OR AVG
21
Rank
#136 / 375 | A+ | 1 | 0
Facility
0
OR AVG
31
Rank
#1 / 284 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#1 / 284 | Waterford Operations, LLC | - |
| Premier Elder Care – Carlin House | AL RESC | Medford | - | No |
5
Facility
5
OR AVG
55
Rank
#455 / 475 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Doris Maran |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon
Avamere at Waterford is located in Medford, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avamere at Waterford
Who is the owner of Avamere at Waterford?
Avamere at Waterford is legally operated by Waterford Operations, LLC.
Is Avamere at Waterford in a walkable area?
Avamere at Waterford has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Avamere at Waterford been in business?
Avamere at Waterford has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Avamere at Waterford have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Avamere at Waterford on this page.
Are pets allowed at Avamere at Waterford?
No, Avamere at Waterford has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Avamere at Waterford?
The team at Avamere at Waterford can be reached at gfvandevender@avamere.com.
Has Avamere at Waterford had any deficiencies?
Avamere at Waterford has no reported deficiencies according to records from Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
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