Avamere at Newberg, located in Newberg, Oregon, is a residential care facility specializing primarily in memory care, with additional assisted living services available. The facility is designed to support seniors experiencing memory loss, including those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while also providing personal assistance to those who need help with daily living activities. The community offers a secured environment tailored to the needs of residents with cognitive impairment, featuring architecture and amenities aimed at promoting safety and ease of navigation. Residents have access to basic conveniences such as a barber and beauty salon, daily meals, and a variety of scheduled activities. The staff communicate in English, and care plans are individualized to meet the specific needs of each resident.

The care and medical support at Avamere at Newberg are structured to address a range of health requirements common among seniors. For diabetes care, staff provide medication management and monitoring to ensure adherence to prescribed treatment plans and observe residents’ health status. Memory care services focus on structured routines, therapeutic activities, and a supportive environment designed to accommodate and mitigate the effects of memory loss. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are also part of the facility’s offerings, with trained caregivers providing assistance as needed and maintaining personal hygiene standards. Assistance with activities of daily living includes full support with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as partial support with eating for residents who require some physical assistance. The community’s secured setting is designed to reduce the risk of wandering and to provide a safe living space for individuals with memory impairment. Medication management services are available, including oversight of prescriptions and coordination of with physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Transportation services at Avamere at Newberg include complimentary options for both medical and non-medical purposes. These services are intended to facilitate residents’ attendance at healthcare appointments, as well as to support participation in community activities and errands, contributing to residents’ overall well-being and engagement with the broader community.

Resident and family feedback regarding Avamere at Newberg reflects a range of experiences. Several family members report positive interactions with long-term caregivers and mention particular staff who provide reassurance and individualized attention. Recent updates to the building have also been noted. However, there are documented concerns about high staff turnover and inconsistency among caregivers and medication aides. Some families have reported serious incidents, such as inadequate supervision leading to injury, lapses in personal care, and issues with the facility’s responses to complaints. There are also concerns about transparency and administrative accountability, with some satisfactory outcomes reportedly occurring only after external intervention. The variation in reported experiences highlights both the dedication of certain individual staff members and broader challenges related to staffing levels, communication, and safety protocols within the facility. As of early 2024, no major changes or developments to services have been announced.

Costs at this community start at $4,190 and range up to $6,790. The average price in the community is $5,490, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,691. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.