Washington Gardens Memory Care is a senior living community located in Tigard, Oregon, specializing in memory care and assisted living services. The facility is designed specifically to serve individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, providing a secure, memory care-only environment that supports residents’ safety and comfort. The campus includes features intended to accommodate memory loss, such as controlled access, clear layouts, and visual cues to promote orientation and independence. Residents receive 24-hour supervision and care from trained staff, with individualized care plans developed to address both physical and cognitive needs.
The care services at Washington Gardens Memory Care encompass a broad range of medical and daily living supports. Staff are trained in memory care best practices and are equipped to manage incontinence care, ambulatory support, diabetes care, and medication management. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric issues and designs activities and engagement to be accessible for all levels of mobility and cognitive function. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with support provided as needed up to full assistance for each task. The community also provides English and Spanish language support, as well as access to podiatry services. Fitness and wellness are encouraged through regular exercise and movement programs, including yoga and chair yoga, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and access to a barber/beauty salon for personal care.
Recreational and social engagement is supported through clubs, community activities, and small group programs designed to foster social connections, cognitive stimulation, and a sense of routine. Life enrichment activities are tailored to residents’ abilities and interests and include creative arts, music, social gatherings, and fitness classes. The design of the community, with both indoor and outdoor walking paths, encourages safe exploration and physical activity within a secured setting.
Washington Gardens offers complimentary transportation services to residents. These services accommodate both medical appointments and non-medical outings, supporting residents’ access to healthcare, shopping, errands, and recreational activities outside the community. The goal is to help maintain connections with the broader community while ensuring residents’ safety and comfort during transit.
Family and resident reviews describe a mix of experiences at Washington Gardens Memory Care. Positive feedback highlights the cleanliness of the facility, spacious private living quarters, and a dedicated team of caregiving staff who are friendly, compassionate, and attentive to individual needs. Families have noted the genuine relationships between residents and direct care providers, frequent staff efforts to create a home-like environment, engaging daily activities, and supportive end-of-life care. However, reviews also reflect concerns about staffing consistency, administrative responsiveness, communication around health status or incidents, and medication management. Reports of slow call response and occasional lapses in supervision or hygiene suggest areas for ongoing attention. Periods of administrative turnover have impacted the consistency of leadership and staff morale at times. Many families report satisfaction when staffing levels are stable and communication is robust, while challenges have been observed during times of transition.
As of 2024, Washington Gardens Memory Care has maintained its focus on providing specialized care for memory-related conditions, with no significant recent service changes reported. Ensuring consistent staffing and strong administrative practices remain key areas for continuous improvement.
Costs at this community start at $1,760 and range up to $7,265. The average price in the community is $4,512, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,879. 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.
