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Memory care in Merle offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Merle is about $5,116 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 46 communities, read 656 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Holi Senior Living
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8.8
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12 reviews
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They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Canfield Place
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9.7
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48 reviews
9.7
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I agree to all of the above. Just wish the cost was less. Based on the experience we have had so far with Canfield Place, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live at Canfield Place Retirement Community and live the balanced life. We are located in the peaceful neighborhood of Highland Hills, close to beautiful Sexton Mountain and Cooper Mountain Nature Park. However, we are a short bus ride to Beaverton, where you can catch The Max or indulge your...
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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24 reviews
9.4
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My dad entered memory care at Morning Star in 2023. Either my mom or I was with him daily. So we spent many hours there. Morning Star is a beautiful facility. It looks clean and smells clean. However, it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.4
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54 reviews
9.4
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I like living here Really well, "What do I not "like" The meals are. Good I like playing Bingo and enjoy playing pokeno. The other Residents are.smt The staff are just Marvelous. All around a great place to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
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Photo of The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
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9.0
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8 reviews
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Do to an unexpected health event we could no longer stay in our home. We had intended to move later this year. We like living here. Staff is very professional, go out of their way to be helpful, the food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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8.4
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50 reviews
8.4
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I am so impressed with staff and management at Farmington Square Beaverton, particularly during the last few days while my mother was being transferred into transitional memory care. Mom has lived there for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Farmington Square Senior Care Community is located within the heart of Beaverton. Our community is designed to provide a comfortable home in small buildings where relationships between residents and staff are personal. Our ratio of caregivers to residents is higher than industry standards and...
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8.4
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62 reviews
8.4
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Staff friendliness was rated lower due to some staff who sat and on their phones, chewing gum (one of my pet peeves) and not interacting with the residents. I think more supervision by making rounds...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Photo of Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.1
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56 reviews
8.1
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My loved one was previously a resident at Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care and the experience there was great for her. My loved one loved it there and they took really good care of her. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Edgewood Point Assisted Living in Beaverton, Oregon, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Edgewood Point is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our community amenities include maintenance and...
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Photo of Brookdale Beaverton
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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43 reviews
8.0
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My friend needed immediate placement and they could take her right away, even with certain behaviors other places would not. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Find a Life Lived WellAs one of the pioneers of true specialized memory care over 25 years ago, we’ve learned how to craft stable, predictable schedules that allow seniors with cognitive challenges to thrive. Our community provides compassionate assistance to seniors with Alzheimer's and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
“Our resort-style, beautifully designed senior living community was thoughtfully built in Beaverton, Oregon. This attractive area brings our residents a delightful destination, sitting right across the way from the city’s premier shopping destinations, like Tanasbourne Village and Sunset Square....
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Photo of Rosewood Memory Care
1212 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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I'm very satisfied with the care they are providing my loved one. The staff have been communicative with me about my loved one and when they needed to send my loved one to the hospital. I feel the staff...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rosewood Memory Care Welcomes You HomeOur senior living community in Hillsboro, OR, is the ideal place for seniors seeking a home that caters to your unique needs. With a supportive staff and superior amenities and services, we help put you or your loved one’s mind at ease, without stifling your...
Photo of Rose Schnitzer Manor
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8.0
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The majority of the staff are caring and friendly at Rose Schnitzer Manor. The housekeeping service is good. The meals are excellent, but the turnover of staff is problematic for standing orders. There's a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rose Schnitzer Manor, you’ll join a family of neighbors who love their home. We know because they keep telling their friends! You’ll love our staff, a talented and dedicated team who deliver care with heart. Join a community focused on enriching your journey.Our community is comprised of...
Photo of Hawthorne House
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8.0
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My loved one was a resident at Hawthorne House and everything was great. They were so good with us. They were very comforting during COVID and handled everything we needed with our family member. I would...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rather than attempting to make an institution feel more like 'Home,' the Hawthorne House is a home with some of the features of institutions (such as security systems, nursing supervision, etc.). A private bathroom, attached to each bedroom, provides necessary visual cueing to protect the dignity...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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We are very delighted to have picked the Forest Grove Beehive community for our loved one, she is settling in really nicely and is very happy. They have plenty of different activities for the residents to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Washington County, look no further than the Forest Grove Beehive. Since opening its doors in 1991, the Beehive has earned a reputation for providing the highest quality care at an affordable price in the most comfortable home-like atmosphere....
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7.5
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18 reviews
7.5
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18 reviews
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This facility is better for younger and more active. Not that well suited to a resident who needs a lot of care. The food could use fresh and more innovative preparation. Not always possible - I know.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ciel of Cedar Mill offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living residents...
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Photo of Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care
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7.2
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19 reviews
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The facility staff is wonderful, but they rely too much on "per diem" agency care-givers to cover various in the schedule. They need to hire & keep more staff care-givers, enough to cover for vacations &...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care was founded on the principle that life doesn't stop when you walk through our doors; it is simply the start of a new chapter. We recognize that the hard work, sacrifices and contributions made by preceding generations have paved the way for us to live a better life,...
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Photo of The Springs at Tanasbourne
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The Springs reminded our family of an elegant cruise ship, and not only were we impressed with the outreach from the staff but also from the residents. When our loved one first moved in, right away she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently located in the thriving, active Tanasbourne district in Hillsboro, The Springs at Tanasbourne provides you with the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer a living options that include independent living, assisted living and memory care, each with...
Photo of Avamere at Bethany
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2.5
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They are very willing to work with you and your loved one. They are helpful, transparent, and willing to work with you. The staff communication with the family is great. The care they are able to provide...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avamere at Bethany is an upscale senior living community offering luxury living in the comfort of your own cottage or assisted living apartment. In addition, a broad range of personal support services are available when you need them. The cottages are situated in a quiet residential neighborhood...
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6.5
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We picked this community because it was recommended, location, and the people. I like what they are doing with the activities. They could improve on relaying contact information. I would recommend to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Photo of The Ackerly at Timberland
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I wish that I could give them a 10/5 on everything! The staff were absolutely incredible, and seemed to genuinely care about my aunt. They were kind, patient and firm with her. The food was healthy, she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community is clean and modern, but also warm and inviting, making our residents and their families feel right at home. From your first visit with us, you will notice that senior living at The Ackerly is full of fun and adventure. Our new community already has a strong sense of community and...
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We have had a great experience at Maryville and I have had no complaints, they have been awesome. I looked at many facilities and this one just had a different atmosphere and feeling than the others. Because...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The friendliness of the staff is their strongest area. I can't say enough good things about them. The facility is so bright and cheerful due to the design of the building. The smaller size makes it so...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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It is very good and we are happy that mom is here. They have a lot of thing to do for the residents. They are doing great job and the staff are great. On our tour I saw huge, emotional, intuition from the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hearthstone of Beaverton is a charming boutique-like community where everyone has a sense of belonging. We specialize in assisted living and are committed to serving our residents, family members and each other with love, respect and integrity for 20 years. Hearthstone is locally owned and...
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We looked at so many different places,and this place fit my mom best. It was comfortable for my mom and they offered a lot of services at a lower price than other communities. The food was very good and my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As an assisted living and Alzheimer Care Community, Raleigh Hills is dedicated to promoting each resident's independence, rights, choices, and individuality. We believe in providing our residents with the highest quality of life; supporting each are of their life with assistance as they request...

Cost of memory care in Merle, OR

The average cost of senior living in Merle is $5,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scappoose, OR with an average of $4,959 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merle, OR vs. nearby cities

Merle, OR
$5,117/mo
$5,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merle, OR vs. the state and national average

Merle, OR
$5,117/mo
$5,008/mo
U.S. national average
$4,839/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merle vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,117/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Merle, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$6,389/mo
Studio
$6,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,751/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,139/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,433/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Merle over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Merle

Recent reviews for memory care in Merle

Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place in Vancouver, WA

4.8
Amazingly kind and friendly staff, great communication and openness to services. Great care given to each resident. I would highly recommend this facility to others.

Merle review score based on 143 family reviews

7.2
Review score44 facilities143 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 143 reviews of 44 Merle memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merle review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Merle review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Merle, OR44 facilities
7.2
Hillsboro, OR41 facilities
7.1
North Plains, OR21 facilities

Review subcategories for Merle memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 143 reviews of 44 Merle memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merle resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Merle, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Merle memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merle memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merle, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Merle memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Merle that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merle, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merle memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merle Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merle, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.8%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merle memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merle, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.8%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Merle memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merle, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.1%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merle memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Merle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merle, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.9%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
59.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canfield Place, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and SpringRidge at Charbonneau are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merle, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 46 memory care facilities near Merle, Oregon. See the full list.

The 46 memory care facilities near you in Merle, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merle, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Merle, Oregon, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Merle, Oregon ranges from $682 to $10900. The average Memory Care cost in Merle, Oregon is $5,116. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Merle, Oregon typically starts at $682. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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