Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in La Pine, Oregon, and provides assisted living as its primary care service, with additional options for those requiring memory care. The facility serves older adults who need support with daily activities and offers specialized care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents can choose from private or semi-private accommodations. The community includes dining facilities, a barber and beauty salon, and a range of recreational activities. Prairie House aims to accommodate a variety of care requirements, including management of chronic health conditions and support for residents with memory loss.
Care services at Prairie House include diabetes care, with attention to monitoring blood sugar levels and assistance with medication administration as prescribed by healthcare providers. Incontinence care is also provided, supporting residents with personal hygiene and ensuring regular changes as needed. Ambulatory care addresses residents with mobility challenges, offering assistance with transfers, walking, and access to community amenities. Memory care services are offered in a secured environment specifically designed to accommodate individuals experiencing memory loss, with features such as monitored entrances and memory-friendly layouts to promote safety and minimize confusion. The facility is structured to help reduce risks for this population and provide support tailored to their cognitive needs.
To support residents’ health, Prairie House provides medication support and medication management, including organizing prescriptions, reminders, and coordination with medical professionals. Vision, hearing, and dental care can be accessed as part of the resident support package, with staff facilitating appointments and hygiene maintenance as appropriate. For residents needing help managing finances, money management assistance is available for routine financial matters. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided to ensure clothing and linens are maintained.
Transportation is available to residents from Prairie House at cost, with options for both medical and non-medical appointments. This service is designed to help residents attend healthcare appointments, run errands, or participate in community activities outside the facility, supporting the goal of maintaining independence and connection with the broader community.
Resident and family feedback at Prairie House is notably mixed. Several reviewers have raised concerns regarding the quality of care, citing issues such as lapses in resident hygiene, cleanliness of living spaces, timely provision of medical assistance, and professionalism of staff and management. Instances of delayed or hindered discharges from hospitals for non-medical reasons have also been reported. Conversely, other families describe a positive experience, highlighting clean facilities, thoughtful staff, and attentive care—particularly citing supportive experiences in the Memory Care unit. These opposing reports reflect a highly polarized perception of the community, with some families feeling confident in the care provided, while others express significant concern regarding inconsistencies in staff behavior and service delivery. As of June 2024, there have been no major recent public changes or developments at Prairie House.
Costs at this community start at $2,365 and range up to $6,364. The average price in the community is $6,364, which is the same as the average price in the area of $6,364. 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.