Awbrey Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

Awbrey Place Assisted Living and Memory Care sits in Bend, Oregon, over on Neff Road, and has a quiet, homelike feel with 43 apartments, including 22 for assisted living and 21 for memory care, with studios, shared suites, and 1-bedrooms all mixed together in a figure-eight shaped building, which makes it easy to walk around and find your way. Each apartment has a kitchenette and a private bathroom with a roll-in shower for safety and comfort, and you'll see big, open hallways that lead to shared spaces like the dining room with lots of natural light, a TV room, a fireplace room, and a small library, so there's always a space for everyone to gather or have quiet time. The place really tries to keep seniors both safe and active by offering around-the-clock care from a caring team, including a licensed nurse, with emergency call systems and fire sprinklers throughout, and folks get help with things like meals, showers, medication reminders, mobility, and sometimes even more if there's a special need. There are two safe, locked courtyards with walkways and covered seats, plus gardening spots if someone wants to work in the dirt for a bit, and there are plenty of restrooms in both apartments and common areas, so nobody has to go too far. Staff run regular activities like Bingo, music, visiting performers, and outings down to the Deschutes River waterfront or out to shop at local stores, and there's a full calendar of events to help residents stay busy and make friends, and they'll often change up the schedule based on what people seem to like most. There's a beauty salon on-site for haircuts, meals served three times daily with some vegetarian choices, snacks sitting out so nobody needs to wait, and weekly housekeeping and laundry services so rooms stay tidy. For people living with Alzheimer's or memory loss, staff with Montessori training help each person stay engaged and as independent as possible, and everyone gets an individualized care plan that's kept up to date by the nursing staff. Transportation is available for group trips off-site, and if a short-term stay is needed for respite, that's something they offer as well. The staff at Awbrey Place are known for treating people with respect and care, and attention is put into helping families know their loved ones are safe, with secure doors and electronic safety systems. The community is close to banks, restaurants, medical offices, and parks-making errands never too inconvenient-and cable and phone services can be arranged in each apartment. Medicaid funding may be available for some residents, and the management company, Caring Places Management, runs things here with the hope of making everyone feel comfortable and at home. The place doesn't try to be fancy, but it does focus on quality care, steady routines, and keeping people active, and that's how most people describe life at Awbrey Place.