Memory care in Eugene
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Eugene anchors the Willamette Valley south of Portland with a distinct care market. DHS Memory Care Endorsement status is required for any facility indexed here — read violation history with attention to complaint investigations, which reflect resident and family-triggered findings.
Of the 11 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Eugene, 10 (91%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in Eugene
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 91% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in Eugene ranges from approximately $4,500–$8,500/month based on regional benchmarks. For how we separate pricing estimates from inspection-derived facts, see how we source data.
Source: Regional estimate · Genworth 2024 + Oregon DHS rate guidance · Facility-specific quotes required before signing
About memory care in Eugene.
How much does memory care cost in Eugene?
Memory care in Eugene typically runs $4,500–$8,500/month for an Oregon-licensed ALF or RCF with a Memory Care Endorsement, depending on room type and care level. The full bill nearly always exceeds the advertised base rate.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Oregon?
Oregon has a specific Memory Care Endorsement issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Long-Term Care Licensing. Facilities here are licensed as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) or Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) under ORS ch. 443. To carry the endorsement, a facility must meet additional staff training standards, have secured environments where clinically appropriate, and provide individualized dementia programming. Endorsement status appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the DHS public licensing portal.
What's the difference between an ALF and a nursing home in Oregon?
Oregon ALFs and RCFs provide non-medical residential care — room, board, ADL assistance, medication management. Nursing facilities (NFs) provide skilled nursing care with licensed nurses on staff 24/7 for residents needing medical-level support. If your family member requires IV medications, wound care, or complex medical management, a nursing facility may be more appropriate than a memory-care ALF.
How many Eugene facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 11 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Eugene, 10 (91%) carry a documented licensing violation or abuse investigation in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Eugene?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Oregon Medicaid cover memory care in Eugene?
Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) can cover care in a DHS-contracted ALF or RCF through the Medicaid Long-Term Care program, but not all facilities hold Medicaid contracts. Eligibility, available beds, and waitlists vary. Each StarlynnCare profile notes Medicaid acceptance status where documented in the DHS roster. Contact Oregon DHS at 1-800-282-8096 for current contract and availability information in Eugene.
Other memory care city hubs in Lane County
Memory care options in Eugene, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(9)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
17 seriousAscot Park Senior Living
17 serious citations on fileEugene · 66 beds · ALF · Memory care
18 seriousChurchill Retirement Assisted Living
18 serious citations on fileEugene · 83 beds · ALF · Memory care
4 seriousEvergreen Memory Care Community
4 serious citations on fileEugene · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Gateway Gardens
· limited history1 citation on fileEugene · 90 beds · ALF · Memory care
Marquis Eugene Memory Care
No citations on fileEugene · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
10 seriousMckenzie Manor Memory Care
10 serious citations on fileEugene · 65 beds · ALF · Memory care
2 seriousQuail Crest Memory Care
2 serious citations on fileEugene · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
10 seriousRiver Grove Memory Care
10 serious citations on fileEugene · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
27 seriousWaterford Grand Memory Care
27 serious citations on fileEugene · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(2)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
