Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park is a senior living community located in Eugene, Oregon. The facility provides a range of care options, with a primary focus on assisted living and specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Independent living is also available, allowing for transitions in care as residents’ needs evolve. The community features a secured environment for memory care, as well as a memory-care-only wing for those requiring enhanced safety and support. Personalized care plans are tailored to each resident, and the facility offers 24-hour staffing to ensure needs are met at all hours.

Sheldon Park’s care and support services are comprehensive. They include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing (some physical assistance), dressing (full assistance), eating (standby supervision), and toileting (some physical assistance). Medication management is provided, as is support for stroke care, ambulatory care, diabetes management, hospice care, and incontinence care. Residents benefit from on-site nursing staff, access to a massage therapist, and care for mental wellness. There are regular fitness programs and a yoga offering, designed to promote mobility and overall well-being. The facility houses a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming and offers laundry and dry cleaning services for convenience. There is also support available in multiple languages, including Chinese and French, to help accommodate diverse backgrounds.

Recreational and social engagement is promoted through clubs, communities, and planned activities that foster a sense of belonging. The community is noted for offering a range of structured programs and memory care enrichment activities that are personalized to resident interests and abilities. Other amenities include communal dining with restaurant-style service, well-maintained apartment-style accommodations, and regularly scheduled cleaning. Residents also have access to secured outdoor spaces suitable for walks or relaxation, supporting those who may wander or need extra supervision.

Transportation services at Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park are provided on a complimentary basis. The transportation is designed to support both medical appointments and non-medical outings, including shopping trips, social excursions, and group events. This service helps residents maintain independence and participate in off-site activities as desired.

Resident and family reviews indicate that the atmosphere at Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park is generally described as warm, welcoming, and supportive. Families often highlight the compassion and quick responsiveness of staff, as well as the dedication to individual resident care. Long-term staff is common, contributing to strong relationships and consistent service. Communication between caregivers, management, and families is frequently noted as reliable and effective. The community is recognized for its clean environment, well-kept living spaces, and programs that stimulate resident engagement. While most feedback is positive, especially regarding memory care and complex health needs, some concerns are occasionally noted related to temporary staffing shortages and isolated cases of insufficient individualized attention. Overall, Sheldon Park is viewed as a reputable community committed to meeting a broad spectrum of senior care needs.

Costs at this community start at $2,950 and range up to $6,334. The average price in the community is $5,368, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,890. The cost of assisted living 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.