Iuditas Memory Care is a senior living community in Salem, Oregon, focused primarily on providing specialized memory care services for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The facility features a secure environment with 24-hour staff support, aiming to provide structure and safety for individuals with memory-related conditions. Care at Iuditas is guided by personalized care plans and includes a range of therapeutic and structured activities intended to support cognitive function and overall quality of life. The facility is equipped to provide hands-on assistance with all activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, for those residents who require full support.

Medical support at Iuditas Memory Care encompasses several key areas. Diabetes care is available, including monitoring and management as outlined in each resident’s care plan. The facility provides medication management services, handling the administration and tracking of prescriptions to ensure proper dosing and compliance. Ancillary services are available to support a spectrum of medical and care needs, with staff trained to provide non-ambulatory and incontinence care for residents with limited mobility or specific healthcare requirements. Memory care services form the core of the facility’s offerings, involving structured daily routines and therapeutic approaches tailored to those with cognitive impairments. Staffing at the facility includes 24-hour support; however, reviews indicate varying experiences with staffing levels and clinical presence, with some periods reportedly relying on temporary or non-clinical staff.

In addition to medical and personal care, Iuditas Memory Care offers both complimentary transportation and transportation at cost for residents. These services can be used for medical appointments as well as non-medical purposes such as errands and social outings, helping residents maintain connections in the wider community and attend essential appointments. For residents’ physical well-being, the community is equipped with a fitness center, allowing for onsite exercise and mobility activities.

Resident and family feedback about Iuditas Memory Care is highly mixed. Some report positive changes following management turnover, an effective executive director, and caring staff creating a home-like environment. Others, however, cite ongoing challenges such as high management turnover, inconsistent staffing, and lapses in quality of medical care, hygiene, and communication. Praise has been given to specific staff, particularly on the night shift, for their empathy and attentiveness, while other reports mention neglect and missed care needs. The overall range of feedback suggests an uneven experience with both care quality and leadership stability within the facility. As of mid-2024, no major new developments have been reported concerning the community.

Costs at this community start at $5,490 and range up to $5,490. The average price in the community is $5,490, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,870. 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.