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Gateway Gardens
Gateway Gardens is a memory care community in Eugene, Oregon’s Harlow neighborhood. Its setting provides supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while personal care is available around the clock. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs a secured setting with ongoing supervision.
Gateway Gardens opened in 2002 and has 90 beds. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community.
A Walk Score of 33 places Gateway Gardens in a car-dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. Shayla Reed serves as the administrator, and Gateway Gardens Assisted Living operates the community.
Community insights.
About this community
Gateway Gardens is legally operated by Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Shayla Reed.
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
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.
• Total deficiencies (59% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | 32.0 | This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (13 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 59% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.3 | 4.8 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (4.3 vs. OR avg 4.8).↓ 10% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 7.0 | This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (3 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Gateway Gardens
2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Eugene's city center to Gateway Gardens'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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park | MC AL | Eugene | 108
Facility
108
OR AVG
63
Rank
#20 / 178 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
OR AVG
55
Rank
#44 / 212 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
OR AVG
22
Rank
#53 / 192 | - | 5 | 6
Facility
6
OR AVG
31
Rank
#8 / 177 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#8 / 177 | Mg Eugene Subtenant, LLC | Charisa Parsons |
| Gateway Gardens | MC | Eugene (Harlow) | 90
Facility
90
OR AVG
63
Rank
#33 / 178 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
OR AVG
55
Rank
#173 / 212 | - | 23
Facility
23
OR AVG
22
Rank
#102 / 192 | - | 3 | 13
Facility
13
OR AVG
31
Rank
#23 / 177 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#68 / 177 | Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, Inc | Shayla Reed |
| Ascot Park Senior Living | MC AL RC | Eugene | 66
Facility
66
OR AVG
63
Rank
#70 / 178 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
OR AVG
55
Rank
#53 / 212 | Studio / 1 Bed | 30
Facility
30
OR AVG
22
Rank
#41 / 192 |
65.2%
Facility
65.2%
OR AVG
75.1%
Rank
#11 / 13 | 12 | 47
Facility
47
OR AVG
31
Rank
#147 / 177 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#61 / 177 | Sabra West Coast Operations II, LLC | Anita Rodney |
| McKenzie Manor | MC | Eugene (Friendly) | 65
Facility
65
OR AVG
63
Rank
#72 / 178 | No |
80
Facility
80
OR AVG
55
Rank
#34 / 212 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 35
Facility
35
OR AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 192 | - | 5 | 12
Facility
12
OR AVG
31
Rank
#17 / 177 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 177 | Sapphire At Mckenzie Manor, LLC | Sherry Hogan |
| River Grove Memory Care | MC | Eugene (Green Leaf Village) | 60
Facility
60
OR AVG
63
Rank
#86 / 178 | No |
66
Facility
66
OR AVG
55
Rank
#78 / 212 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 34
Facility
34
OR AVG
22
Rank
#28 / 192 | - | 4 | 14
Facility
14
OR AVG
31
Rank
#27 / 177 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#48 / 177 | River Grove Operating Company, LLC | Stacy Kohan |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other OR memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Oregon
Gateway Gardens is located in Eugene, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Gardens
What neighborhood is Gateway Gardens in?
Gateway Gardens is in the Harlow neighborhood of Eugene.
Who is the owner of Gateway Gardens?
Gateway Gardens is legally operated by Gateway Gardens Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Shayla Reed.
Is Gateway Gardens in a walkable area?
Gateway Gardens has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Gateway Gardens been in business?
Gateway Gardens has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gateway Gardens?
Yes, Gateway Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Gateway Gardens?
The team at Gateway Gardens can be reached at sreed@gatewayliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Gateway Gardens?
Shayla Reed is the administrator of Gateway Gardens.




