Evergreen Memory Care sits in a quiet residential area northwest of downtown Eugene, Oregon, with a medical center and hospital close by, and it's on the busline, so family and friends can visit easily and residents can get to appointments. The facility's purpose-built for memory care, with a secured property and technology like bracelets that help stop residents from wandering, which matters for folks with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory issues. The community's got 64 beds and people there can age in place because they offer different levels of care, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, so residents don't have to move when their health needs change.
There's always staff awake day and night and a licensed nurse available, with healthcare professionals like dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists visiting on a regular schedule, providing extra support. Staff know how to help residents with tough care needs, including physical and behavioral challenges, assisting with daily tasks, lifts, and even two-person transfers for those who can't walk, and they take care of people with bladder or bowel incontinence, diabetes (including insulin injections), and behavioral issues like physical outbursts. Meals and snacks are served any time of night or day, and there's an atrium with cafe seating, a beauty and barber shop, library, private mailboxes, and both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, like walking paths and a landscaped courtyard.
Activities happen daily, giving people movement, games like bingo, music, exercise, and cognitive programs that help keep their minds sharp, with a dedicated activities director who puts together structured activities for socializing, stimulation, and fun. Therapy rooms try to bring back familiar memories by looking like a woodshop or office. Evergreen Memory Care goes out of its way to help residents stay independent but safe, meeting people where they are with care plans made just for them, checking and adjusting those plans with family input. Friends and family can pop by any time, and there's free laundry, housekeeping every week, and maintenance handled for residents, so folks don't have to worry about chores. Residents can keep a cat and smoke outdoors in designated spots if they'd like.
Church and devotional services happen both onsite and offsite. The memory care side's in its own building and stays secured. The focus is always on dignity and comfort, keeping life full for residents even with memory concerns. If people need to stay for a short time, Evergreen also provides respite care and hospice services. Complimentary and scheduled transportation helps residents get to local appointments or stores, plus there's parking for those who drive. Rates start at $7,495 per month, which includes utilities except for the phone. The community's part of the Evergreen Senior Living Campus, and right across the street, there are independent cottages and assisted living, so folks can stay close to their friends as their needs change.
