Skylark Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ashland, OR
Skylark Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ashland, OR
With a 32-bed capacity, Skylark Memory Care is a nursing home in Ashland, Oregon, that offers specialized care for those with memory-related conditions. This community has also been providing long-term care and respite services for 28 years. 24-hour staffing is also provided, along with on-site nursing and medication aides to help residents with their medical and personal care needs throughout the day and night.
Home-style meals and snacks are prepared by staff and served in a welcoming dining room. Recreation and wellness programs are also offered each day, while secure walking paths and raised garden beds provide safe opportunities to spend time outdoors. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, and most utilities are included, except telephone services.
Located in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 94, its surrounding area is a Walker’s Paradise where nearby destinations are easily accessible for visiting family members and resident outings. Moreover, transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping trips, and community outings.
Areas of concern highlighted through state inspections include kitchen sanitation, food storage and preparation practices, and staffing procedures. However, some concerns cited have been improved, while other concerns still require attention.
Visiting Skylark Memory Care can provide interested families with a closer look at the community’s environment, dining experience, activity programs, and approach to supporting older adults with memory-related needs.
32-bed community Rank #294 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 294th out of 351 homes in Oregon. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
28 years in operation Rank #104 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 94 / 100 Rank #9 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 23, 1997
CountyJackson
License Number5MA161
Skylark Memory Care is administered by Lisa Junod.
Owner NameSkylark Operating Group, LLC
Emergency Systems24-Hour Emergency Call System
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
24-Hour Onsite Resident Assistants & Medication Aides
Secured Walking Paths And Raised Gardening Beds
Nurse On Staff
Nutritious
Home-Style Cuisine
Daily Recreation & Wellness Programs
Scheduled Transportation For Appointments
Shopping
And Outings
Basic Utilities Included Except For Phone
Weekly Housekeeping & Laundry
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
37 deficiencies
9 inspections
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.
Since 2022 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (19% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (7% below)
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (19% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (7% below)
Latest Inspection
October 21, 2025
Deficiencies
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This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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37 | 31 | This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (37 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
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9.3 | 7.8 | This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (9.3 vs. OR avg 7.8).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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4.1 | 4.4 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (4.1 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 7% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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9 | 7 | This facility has had 29% more total inspections than the Oregon average (9 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 21, 2025 kitchen inspection found 2 deficiencies including poor food storage, staff hygiene, and multiple cleaning and repair issues.
- Multiple complaint investigations from July 2022 to November 2022 repeatedly found uncorrected deficiencies in licensing complaint investigation, staffing, treatment orders, and acuity-based staffing tools.
- July 24, 2024 revisit showed substantial compliance with food sanitation rules after prior cleaning and repair deficiencies, with some corrections made on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skylark Memory Care
Who is the owner of Skylark Memory Care?
Skylark Memory Care is legally operated by Skylark Operating Group, LLC, and administered by Lisa Junod.
Is Skylark Memory Care in a walkable area?
Skylark Memory Care has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Skylark Memory Care?
According to OR state health department records, Skylark Memory Care's license number is 5MA161.
What is the best email address for Skylark Memory Care?
The team at Skylark Memory Care can be reached at mcpm@skylarksenioiving.com.
Who is the administrator of Skylark Memory Care?
Lisa Junod is the administrator of Skylark Memory Care.
How many beds does Skylark Memory Care have?
Skylark Memory Care has 32 beds.
Has Skylark Memory Care had any recent deficiencies?
Skylark Memory Care has had 37 recently reported deficiencies.
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