Washington Gardens Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tigard, OR

Washington Gardens Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tigard, OR
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Washington Gardens Memory Care accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Washington Gardens Memory Care

A few minutes away from Woodburn, Washington Gardens Memory Care in Metzger is the trusted choice for assisted living care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents and their families feel they belong, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere the home holds.  The staff creates a nurturing environment within the community grounds while basking in world-class hospitality in a resort-style setting. 

Washington Gardens’ lifestyle is built on delivering a comfortable, convenient, and flexible senior living experience. Its featured accommodations include personalized care plans, daily health checks and medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, scheduled activities, specific care programs, and comprehensive memory care training.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 48 Rank #236 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #261 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st 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.
14 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #280 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 280th 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 TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 10, 2011
CountyWashington

Ownership & Operating Entity

Washington Gardens Memory Care is legally operated by Tigard Memory Associates, LLC, and administered by Tamara Wright.

Type Of Units

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48 units
Total beds
48 units

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 (25% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (at OR avg)

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. 2432 This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (24 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.84.81 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Oregon average (4.8 vs. OR avg 4.81).— At avg

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. 57 This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (5 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 158 - 184 / 232 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Washington Gardens Memory Care

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tigard's city center to Washington Gardens Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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AL
MC
RC
Springfield
115
Facility 115
OR AVG 67
Rank #31 / 350
Yes
50
Facility 50
OR AVG 56
Rank #288 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 22
Rank #352 / 375
-A+3
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 31
Rank #8 / 283
0.7
Facility 0.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #7 / 283
Foc - Springfield II, LLCPeter Blanchard
Brookdale Medford
AL
Medford
95
Facility 95
OR AVG 67
Rank #61 / 350
Yes
41
Facility 41
OR AVG 56
Rank #329 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 22
Rank #9 / 375
--2
2
Facility 2
OR AVG 31
Rank #8 / 283
1.0
Facility 1.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #11 / 283
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, IncAmanda Randolph
Rose Linn Care Center
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
West Linn (Willamette)
71
Facility 71
OR AVG 67
Rank #137 / 350
No
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 56
Rank #374 / 462
-
31
Facility 31
OR AVG 22
Rank #71 / 375
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #22 / 69
-14
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #22 / 283
0.4
Facility 0.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #3 / 283
West Linn Care Center Operating Company, LLCBrady Waldroff
Washington Gardens Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Tigard (Metzger)
48
Facility 48
OR AVG 67
Rank #236 / 350
Yes
51
Facility 51
OR AVG 56
Rank #280 / 462
Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 22
Rank #261 / 375
--5
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 31
Rank #137 / 283
4.8
Facility 4.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #148 / 283
Tigard Memory Associates, LLCTamara Wright
Willamette View
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Portland
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 67
Rank #343 / 350
Yes
45
Facility 45
OR AVG 56
Rank #316 / 462
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
32
Facility 32
OR AVG 22
Rank #60 / 375
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #2 / 69
-5
8
Facility 8
OR AVG 31
Rank #33 / 283
1.6
Facility 1.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #28 / 283
Willamette View, IncMatthew Hartley

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Gardens Memory Care

What neighborhood is Washington Gardens Memory Care in?

Washington Gardens Memory Care is in the Metzger neighborhood of Tigard.

Who is the owner of Washington Gardens Memory Care?

Washington Gardens Memory Care is legally operated by Tigard Memory Associates, LLC, and administered by Tamara Wright.

Is Washington Gardens Memory Care in a walkable area?

Washington Gardens Memory Care has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Washington Gardens Memory Care been in business?

Washington Gardens Memory Care has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Washington Gardens Memory Care?

Yes, Washington Gardens Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Washington Gardens Memory Care?

The team at Washington Gardens Memory Care can be reached at administrator@washingtongardensmemorycare.com.

Who is the administrator of Washington Gardens Memory Care?

Tamara Wright is the administrator of Washington Gardens Memory Care.

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