Murray Highland Memory Care sits over in Beaverton, Oregon, in a new, two-story building that's got big windows, high ceilings, and lots of natural light, which helps people feel comfortable and lets everyone see what's going on outside. The facility's designed to provide care for folks with Alzheimer's and various dementia issues, focusing on making life easier and safer for those who live there. With a little over 20 years in senior care, this family-owned community sticks to their goal of giving residents a place that feels like home, where people know them and take care of their special needs without rushing or talking down to anybody. Everything there, from the way meals get served family style in a big dining room with meals cooked in a full chef's kitchen, to having private and shared studio apartments that come with their own bathrooms and climate control, is meant to make life smooth for folks who might get confused or need a bit more help.
Residents get help around the clock, whether it's for bathing, getting dressed, moving around, or remembering to take medicines, and the staff is used to helping with challenges that come along with memory loss and confusion. There's always someone on duty for safety or to help with medical issues, including managing medication, monitoring blood pressure, or arranging doctor appointments, and there's even outside physical therapy if needed. They support health with three balanced meals every day, plus snacks, and can adjust what's served based on health, taste, or cultural needs. Folks can eat together in the dining room or with help if that's what they prefer, and the menus are made to look nice and taste good, which sometimes helps stimulate the appetite in people with dementia.
The staff's known for being kind and treating people with patience, offering lots of help with daily things like laundry, cleaning, or small stuff like shoe shining and mending clothes. There's also a little hair salon on-site for grooming, plus weekly housekeeping and fresh linens, which keeps things feeling clean and comfortable. Residents can also keep their pets with them, which can help them relax and feel at home. Rooms come with WiFi, and there's cable TV in both the common areas and in the apartments, so people can stay busy or connected if they want.
Murray Highland Memory Care offers daily activities, both fun and useful, like group events, games, fitness, and social programs that run every day to help people stay active and connected. Staff always help residents get to meals or activities and talk things through when someone's agitated or struggling to communicate. They're trained to spot changes in behavior and step in early, keeping folks as safe and happy as possible. The building is small, with just 24 beds, so care stays pretty personal and there's a focus on knowing what each person likes and needs.
The facility helps manage personal business, assists with errands like health supply orders, and respects every resident's background, honoring religious and cultural preferences in both care and food. The environment at Murray Highland Memory Care feels simple, friendly, and like a real home, where staff and residents all get to know each other, and families often mention how much lighter they feel once their loved one is settled in. The place's designed with memory care in mind, offering a safe, supportive environment for seniors facing challenges with memory, and staff handle needs with dignity and respect, making all the difference when days get confusing or routines change.
