Aspen Ridge Memory Care

Aspen Ridge Memory Care

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Aspen Ridge Memory Care accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Aspen Ridge Memory Care

Aspen Ridge Memory Care not only exudes a distinct and vibrant charm with excellent amenities but also extends its services beyond assisted living to offer specialized memory care. With a strong commitment to hospitality, the community provides a multitude of engaging activities and programs against a backdrop of beautiful, serene views and nearby attractions, ensuring a delightful stay for individuals requiring memory care. This multi-awarded facility follows a Montessori-inspired approach, making a positive impact on the lives of those it serves.

The community’s accolade-worthy Spark program runs around the clock, providing comprehensive care for a truly fulfilling experience. Emphasizing engagement and fulfillment, Aspen Ridge offers various activities such as art therapy, book clubs, arts and crafts, pet therapy, music therapy, lunch outings, family movie nights, veteran ceremonies, and more. By keeping residents actively involved, nostalgic, and fulfilled, Aspen Ridge Memory Care stands out as a dedicated memory care specialist, offering valuable benefits to those seeking quality senior living.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 43 Rank #261 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #121 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st 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.
27 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #320 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th 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
IssuanceMay 26, 1999
CountyDeschutes

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aspen Ridge Memory Care is legally operated by 1025 NE Purcell Blvd OR (MC) OpCo, LLC, and administered by Mariah Tennison.

Type Of Units

Total
43 units
Total beds
43 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (34% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 4332 This facility has 34% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (43 vs. OR avg 32).↑ 34% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 7.24.81 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (7.2 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 50% worse

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. 67 This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 256 / 342 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Aspen Ridge Memory Care

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Places of interest near Aspen Ridge Memory Care

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bend's city center to Aspen Ridge Memory Care'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 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.
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.
Cascades of Bend Retirement Community
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Bend (Mountain View)
70
Facility 70
OR AVG 67
Rank #140 / 350
Yes
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 56
Rank #392 / 462
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
44
Facility 44
OR AVG 22
Rank #14 / 375
--4
10
Facility 10
OR AVG 31
Rank #40 / 283
2.5
Facility 2.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #54 / 283
Cascade Living Group- Oregon, LLCMisty Nichlolas-Liceaga
Bend Transitional Care
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Mountain View)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 67
Rank #180 / 350
No
70
Facility 70
OR AVG 56
Rank #157 / 462
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 22
Rank #246 / 375
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #1 / 69
-7
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #111 / 283
3.0
Facility 3.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #71 / 283
Ohana Harmony House, LLCHeather Jeffers
Brookdale Bend
MC
Bend (Mountain View)
59
Facility 59
OR AVG 67
Rank #192 / 350
Yes
63
Facility 63
OR AVG 56
Rank #198 / 462
Studio
48
Facility 48
OR AVG 22
Rank #3 / 375
-A+6
20
Facility 20
OR AVG 31
Rank #106 / 283
3.3
Facility 3.3
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #88 / 283
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, IncAmei Pratt
Regency Care of Central Oregon
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Southern Crossing)
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 67
Rank #251 / 350
No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 56
Rank #87 / 462
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 22
Rank #246 / 375
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
OR AVG 74.7%
Rank #47 / 69
-14
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 31
Rank #159 / 283
2.0
Facility 2.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #35 / 283
Bd Bend III, LLCAmy Stone
Aspen Ridge Memory Care
MC
Bend (Mountain View)
43
Facility 43
OR AVG 67
Rank #261 / 350
Yes
44
Facility 44
OR AVG 56
Rank #320 / 462
Suite
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 22
Rank #121 / 375
--6
43
Facility 43
OR AVG 31
Rank #223 / 283
7.2
Facility 7.2
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #227 / 283
1025 Ne Purcell Blvd Or (Mc) Opco, LLCMariah Tennison

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Oregon

Aspen Ridge Memory Care is located in Bend, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen Ridge Memory Care

What neighborhood is Aspen Ridge Memory Care in?

Aspen Ridge Memory Care is in the Mountain View neighborhood of Bend.

Who is the owner of Aspen Ridge Memory Care?

Aspen Ridge Memory Care is legally operated by 1025 NE Purcell Blvd OR (MC) OpCo, LLC, and administered by Mariah Tennison.

Is Aspen Ridge Memory Care in a walkable area?

Aspen Ridge Memory Care has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Aspen Ridge Memory Care been in business?

Aspen Ridge Memory Care has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Aspen Ridge Memory Care?

Yes, Aspen Ridge Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Aspen Ridge Memory Care?

The team at Aspen Ridge Memory Care can be reached at administrator@aspenridgememorycare.com.

Who is the administrator of Aspen Ridge Memory Care?

Mariah Tennison is the administrator of Aspen Ridge Memory Care.

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