Premier Elder Care – Carlin House
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Medford, OR

Premier Elder Care – Carlin House

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Medford, OR

Overview of Premier Elder Care – Carlin House

A Home, Not Just a Facility

Nestled in a quiet Medford neighborhood, Carlin House is part of Premier Elder Care, a locally owned company that offers a refreshing alternative to corporate-run assisted living facilities. With multiple homes in Medford and Ashland, Premier Elder Care provides residents with warm, family-like environments where care feels personal and home-like, not institutional.

Carlin House exemplifies this approach by blending tailored care, familiar routines, and genuine warmth, creating a seamless transition from home to community.


Vision and Philosophy

Premier Elder Care was founded with a deeply personal mission. Owner Alan Christopher, RN, built the company around one guiding belief:

“When you combine assisted living with a literal family atmosphere, loving relationships develop and quality of life improves.”

This philosophy makes Premier Elder Care’s homes, including Carlin House, more than just care facilities. They are places where independence, dignity, and belonging thrive.


Signature Features & Services

Personalized, Residential-Style Living

Carlin House emphasizes individualized attention through:

-Custom care plans

-Medication oversight

-Assistance with dressing, bathing, mobility, and daily routines

-Support with incontinence and household needs

Home-Cooked, Nutritious Meals

Residents enjoy freshly prepared, flavorful meals that support both health and comfort, turning mealtime into a daily highlight.

Family-Like Atmosphere

Because Premier Elder Care is locally owned and not part of a large, impersonal corporation, families notice the difference right away. Staff, residents, and families experience genuine connection and belonging in a setting that feels more like home than an institution.

On-Site Healthcare Support

With an RN and a Nurse Practitioner available for on-site visits, residents receive timely medical attention. This reduces hospital trips and gives families peace of mind.

What does this home offer?

-Personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs.

-Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility

-Professional medication management with RN and Nurse Practitioner support.

-Fresh, home-cooked meals prepared daily.

-24/7 compassionate caregiver support.

-Engaging activities and social opportunities.

-A cozy, family-like environment that feels like home.

-Locally owned with multiple locations in Medford and Ashland.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #389 / 396Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 389th out of 396 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

Awards

Featured for Excellence in Senior Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 2-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Managed by Doris Maran

Administrator

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Medford's city center to Premier Elder Care – Carlin House'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Orchards Assisted Living
AL
Medford
72
Facility 72
OR AVG 63
Rank #91 / 285
Yes-
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 23
Rank #112 / 317
-4
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #22 / 282
1.5
Facility 1.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #24 / 282
-Dagny Sprayberry
Manor Terrace Care Suites
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Medford
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 63
Rank #239 / 285
No
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 55
Rank #365 / 396
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 23
Rank #224 / 317
-4
4
Facility 4
OR AVG 31
Rank #15 / 282
1.0
Facility 1.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #11 / 282
Rogue Valley ManorJill Howard
Premier Elder Care – Carlin House
AL
RESC
Medford-No
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 55
Rank #389 / 396
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Avamere at Waterford
AL
RC
Medford-No
77
Facility 77
OR AVG 55
Rank #80 / 396
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 23
Rank #131 / 317
A+1
0
Facility 0
OR AVG 31
Rank #1 / 282
0.0
Facility 0.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 282
Waterford Operations, LLC-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OR community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier Elder Care – Carlin House

Is Premier Elder Care – Carlin House in a walkable area?

Premier Elder Care – Carlin House has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Premier Elder Care – Carlin House?

No, Premier Elder Care – Carlin House has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Premier Elder Care – Carlin House?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Premier Elder Care – Carlin House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Premier Elder Care – Carlin House?

Premier Elder Care – Carlin House is located at 3524 Carlin Dr, Medford, OR 97504.

What is the phone number of Premier Elder Care – Carlin House?

(541) 414-3855 will put you in contact with the team at Premier Elder Care – Carlin House.

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