Middlefield Oaks Memory Care Community is a residential care facility located in Cottage Grove, Oregon. The community offers both assisted living and memory care services, focusing on individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents receive 24-hour support and assistance tailored to their needs, including help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility. The community is designed to support residents’ safety and well-being, featuring a secured environment with an enclosed courtyard and indoor and outdoor walking paths to encourage movement and reduce the risk of wandering.
Middlefield Oaks provides a range of supportive amenities intended to promote residents’ comfort and quality of life. These include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and on-site clubs and social activities aimed at fostering engagement. Scheduled fitness programs and opportunities for cognitive stimulation are available, particularly for memory care residents. The facility facilitates medical and wellness services such as ambulatory care, incontinence management, diabetes care, and ongoing mental wellness programs. English is the primary language used for communication, and the community emphasizes medication management to help maintain residents’ health. The premises are secured for safety, and the layout supports navigation and accessibility for individuals with varying mobility levels.
Feedback from residents’ families and care professionals notes a mix of positive and negative experiences. Positive comments highlight friendly administration, helpful staff, cleanliness, adequate food, and reports of noticeable improvement in some residents after moving to the facility. In contrast, a number of reviews—especially regarding memory care—raise concerns about chronic understaffing, staff training, communication, and supervision. Families and professionals have reported periods of resident neglect, personal hygiene issues, lack of appropriate activity, loss of personal items, and insufficient handling of medical incidents. Some reviewers have linked perceived declines in oversight and programming to recent administrative changes, advising vigilance for those choosing the facility. While some residents have experienced improved health and mood, concerns remain about consistency in care delivery, particularly in the memory care unit. No recent web information indicates changes or developments in the provided services.
Costs at this community start at $3,250 and range up to $6,334. The average price in the community is $4,860, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,936. 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.