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Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Eugene, OR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care communities in Eugene, OR using OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in OR
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Eugene, OR. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Eugene, OR. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Eugene (Metro 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.

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park
MC
AL
Eugene (Willakenzie Road)
108
Facility 108
OR AVG 67
Rank #41 / 351
Yes
77
Facility 77
OR AVG 55
Rank #104 / 475
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 21
Rank #108 / 375
-5
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #19 / 284
1.2
Facility 1.2
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #12 / 284
Mg Eugene Subtenant, LLCCharisa Parsons
Evergreen Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Eugene (Bethel-Danebo)
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 67
Rank #105 / 351
Yes
61
Facility 61
OR AVG 55
Rank #209 / 475
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 21
Rank #118 / 375
-7
20
Facility 20
OR AVG 31
Rank #97 / 284
2.9
Facility 2.9
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #58 / 284
Evergreen Opco, LLCAlisha Rocha-Hills
McKenzie Manor
MC
Eugene (Friendly)
65
Facility 65
OR AVG 67
Rank #159 / 351
No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 55
Rank #88 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
35
Facility 35
OR AVG 21
Rank #42 / 375
-4
15
Facility 15
OR AVG 31
Rank #56 / 284
3.8
Facility 3.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #95 / 284
Sapphire At Mckenzie Manor, LLCSherry Hogan
River Grove Memory Care
MC
Eugene (Green Leaf Village)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 67
Rank #181 / 351
No
66
Facility 66
OR AVG 55
Rank #186 / 475
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 21
Rank #54 / 375
-4
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 31
Rank #74 / 284
4.3
Facility 4.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #113 / 284
River Grove Operating Company, LLCStacy Kohan
The Springs at Greer Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Eugene
100
Facility 100
OR AVG 67
Rank #49 / 351
Yes
20
Facility 20
OR AVG 55
Rank #418 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
OR AVG 21
Rank #294 / 375
A+9
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #107 / 284
2.3
Facility 2.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #33 / 284
Hsre - Springs IV Trs, LLCFrances Whittle
Ascot Park Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Eugene
66
Facility 66
OR AVG 67
Rank #157 / 351
Yes
73
Facility 73
OR AVG 55
Rank #135 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 21
Rank #79 / 375
-10
41
Facility 41
OR AVG 31
Rank #204 / 284
4.1
Facility 4.1
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #108 / 284
Sabra West Coast Operations II, LLCAnita Rodney
Evergreen Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Eugene (Bethel-Danebo)
64
Facility 64
OR AVG 67
Rank #163 / 351
Yes
59
Facility 59
OR AVG 55
Rank #226 / 475
Studio
25
Facility 25
OR AVG 21
Rank #160 / 375
-5
23
Facility 23
OR AVG 31
Rank #124 / 284
4.6
Facility 4.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #122 / 284
Evergreen Opco, LLCDanielle Koehn
Gateway Gardens
MC
Eugene (Harlow)
90
Facility 90
OR AVG 67
Rank #74 / 351
Yes
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 55
Rank #375 / 475
-
23
Facility 23
OR AVG 21
Rank #195 / 375
-3
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 31
Rank #63 / 284
5.3
Facility 5.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #154 / 284
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, IncShayla Reed
Quail Crest Memory Care
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Eugene (Green Leaf Village)
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 67
Rank #105 / 351
Yes
49
Facility 49
OR AVG 55
Rank #291 / 475
Cottage
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 21
Rank #136 / 375
A+7
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 31
Rank #168 / 284
4.7
Facility 4.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #127 / 284
Quail Crest Holdings, LLCSandra Haskins
Bayberry Commons
MC
AL
Springfield
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 67
Rank #340 / 351
Yes
56
Facility 56
OR AVG 55
Rank #248 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
OR AVG 21
Rank #224 / 375
-5
13
Facility 13
OR AVG 31
Rank #49 / 284
2.6
Facility 2.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #45 / 284
Springfield Sl, LLCJenny Shields
Waterford Grand
MC
AL
Eugene
64
Facility 64
OR AVG 67
Rank #163 / 351
Yes
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 55
Rank #410 / 475
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
OR AVG 21
Rank #278 / 375
-6
36
Facility 36
OR AVG 31
Rank #189 / 284
6.0
Facility 6.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #186 / 284
Cascade Living Group Management, LLCDwight Mandimika
Oaktree Residential Living
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
Eugene (Bethel-Danebo)
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 67
Rank #330 / 351
No
42
Facility 42
OR AVG 55
Rank #327 / 475
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 21
Rank #118 / 375
A+4
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #19 / 284
1.5
Facility 1.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 284
Elman's House CorpElman Babayev
Churchill Retirement Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Westleigh Eugene
83
Facility 83
OR AVG 67
Rank #98 / 351
Yes
96
Facility 96
OR AVG 55
Rank #4 / 475
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 21
Rank #246 / 375
-10
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 31
Rank #149 / 284
2.7
Facility 2.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #51 / 284
-Mckenzie Windhaus
McKenzie Living
MC
AL
RESC
Eugene
-No
58
Facility 58
OR AVG 55
Rank #233 / 475
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Overview of Waterford Grand

Operated by Cascade Living Group Management, LLC under Dwight Mandimika’s administration, Waterford Grand is a 64-bed assisted living community in Eugene, Oregon. Serving residents for 11 years, the community at 600 Waterford Way offers flexible housing options in suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units to cater to varying needs and preferences.

Situated in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 22, the home requires a car for most errands, though it provides occupants and families with a quieter residential setting. Its location allows for easy access to local services by vehicle. It has a neighborhood feel away from busier commercial areas.

State inspection records from the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities show Waterford Grand has addressed findings in areas spanning staffing adequacy, service planning, resident health monitoring, fire safety measures, environmental cleanliness, and staff training protocols. Kitchen inspections have noted repeated attention to food sanitation practices and compliance procedures. In available records, no substantiated complaints or enforcement actions with fines were reported.

An in-person tour by families considering Waterford Grand is the best way to examine its unit types, daily activities, and care approach, and to discuss specifics about existing services and staffing.

Contact Waterford Grand

Overview of Oaktree Residential Living

Oaktree Residential Living is a thriving senior living community in Lane County, Eugene, OR, offering assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and hospice care services, ensuring a seamless transition as residents need change. The family-owned and operated community ensures residents are treated like families and provided with individualized care and focused attention. Boasting an excellent 1:4 staff to resident ratio, the community warrants plenty of personalized care that a larger community cannot provide.

Each living space within the community is built with climate control thermostats with air conditioning, pull cords with a call system, and safety bars for a safe and secure living environment. Residents never have to worry about laundry and housekeeping with a dedicated team that handles it. A dedicated Activity Director ensures residents are always active and engaged with a carefully curated calendar of activities, including art classes, book clubs, movies, board games, poker, and more. Here, residents are guaranteed to flourish with a wide range of supportive services and a nurturing environment that fosters exploration and connections.

Contact Oaktree Residential Living

Overview of Churchill Retirement Assisted Living

Operating for over 16 years, Churchill Retirement Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Eugene, Oregon, that can accommodate up to 83 residents. The community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care, along with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants to support daily care needs.

The surrounding area is considered a Walker’s Paradise where most activities, errands, and services are accessible on foot, as reflected in its Walk Score of 96. This highly walkable setting is convenient for visiting family members.

Focusing on nutrition and wellness, the community’s dining services include three meals prepared and served daily in a spacious dining room. Additionally, personal care assistance is provided for activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, medication management, and other support based on individual care plans. For those who require cognitive support,s specialized memory care services are also provided.

Areas requiring concerns identified through state inspection include medication administration practices, service plan documentation, and food service operations. In connection, corrective actions have been implemented to address these findings.

Offering comprehensive care options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite services, Churchill Retirement Assisted Living is set in a highly walkable environment designed to support the comfort, health, and well-being of older adults.

Contact Churchill Retirement Assisted Living

Overview of McKenzie Living

McKenzie Living is a nursing home and assisted living community in Eugene, Oregon, with a Walk Score of 58. Moderately walkable, which means some things are accessible on foot, while others need a car. For a specialty care facility, the neighborhood access matters more for families visiting regularly than for residents who may have limited mobility.

What distinguishes this community from a standard nursing home listing is the confirmed program focus: traumatic brain injury care and mental health care. Those are named specialty designations, not generic service language. A facility that names TBI and psychiatric diagnosis as distinct programs is signaling a different intake population and likely a different staffing and programming approach than a typical skilled nursing environment. Dining services and personal care are confirmed, and emergency systems are in place.

For families in the Eugene area navigating nursing home placement for a person with a traumatic brain injury or a psychiatric diagnosis alongside other care needs, McKenzie Living is one of the few facilities in the area with those programs explicitly on the record.

Contact McKenzie Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Eugene, OR

What is the average cost of memory care in Eugene, OR?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Eugene, OR is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Eugene, OR?

Memory care in Eugene, OR typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Eugene, OR?

Memory care communities in Eugene, OR typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Oregon?

Assisted living in Oregon supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Oregon Medicaid cover memory care?

Oregon Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Oregon) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 memory care communities in Eugene, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.