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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Athena, OR
If your loved one needs memory care in Athena, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Athena, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Athena incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Athena memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Athena, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Walla Walla, Pendleton and Riverside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Walla Walla, Pendleton and Riverside.
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[name removed] is the best helper with residents and works with chares and activities. She always has a smile and remember names of residents!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Approaching the southern end of of Pendleton is this attractive facility off highway 395 with beautiful landscaping. The residents and staff are very friendly and caring, for anyone interested living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Very happy we could put mom in this facility. They are always checking on her and the food is good . Very friendly and caring staff. The other residents are very supportive. Very convient to stop in any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are located in Northeastern Oregon at the base of the Blue Mountains. We are nestled ten miles south of Walla Walla Washington and thirty miles north of Pendleton Oregon. We have banks, a grocery store, parks and coffee shop close by. Our big open front porch faces the Walla Walla River with a...
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It's been a terrific experience. The people have been nice and the staff have been helpful. Honestly, because the atmosphere was warm and positive. And the people seemed genuine and caring.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Why worry about home maintenance, grocery shopping and paying bills when you could instead spend your time re-igniting a passion or immersing yourself in a new hobby? Our assisted living community in College Place, Wash., provides a safe, carefree setting for you to live your redefined...
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My loved one is not invloved in activites. It's kind of expensive. We picked this community because they had a vacancy.The staff was really great and seemed very caring.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Washington state's magnificent Walla Walla County, Eagle Springs Memory Care Community offers a specialized program of care designed to meet each resident's unique needs. We know how important it is to provide a stable, therapeutic environment for those experiencing dementia. Our...
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It is a beautiful spot and worth looking into. The community is finding it hard to find staff, and some of the newer staff isn't as trained as they could be. There were choices for meals for the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A grand, tree-lined driveway greets you as you make your way to our stately assisted living center in Walla Walla, Wash. With elegant finishes and scenic surroundings, our community is a luxurious getaway perfect for a rewarding retirement.We’re in a captivating, very natural setting, adjacent to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Wheatland Village, we focus on the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. Your senior family member will enjoy a peaceful life here with comfort, security and convenience. Wheatland Village is located near downtown Walla Walla in scenic Eastern Washington. There are plenty of outdoor...
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I love my private room and private bathroom. Some of the residents are very nice and a few i do not like. The staff are great!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I love my private room and private bathroom. Some of the residents are very nice and a few i do not like. The staff are great!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Walla Walla Valley, we provide specialized care for people with complex medical conditions with the goal of helping them return to the community. Whether short-term patients or long-term residents, we provide the highest quality healthcare services with a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My loved one is being well taken care of here. All of the residents are dementia or Alzheimer's patients. Everything appears to be very clean, and the staff is all very nice. They are quick to give care when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ashley Manor Care Centers are committed to providing clean, modern, homelike living environments with loving caring staff. We provide specialized state of the art therapies and care programs that enhance the health, personal dignity and safety for our residents and peace of mind for our families....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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I highly recommend Suttle Care! My grandmother had lived in a few other facilities and Suttle Care was by far the best care! I cannot express enough how very caring and professional both [name removed] &...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Athena, OR
The average cost of senior living in Athena is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bade, OR with an average of $3,942 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Athena, OR vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Athena
Recent reviews for memory care in Athena
Brookdale Walla Walla
4.0
The staff at this community have been very attentive to my loved ones needs while she has been in there care at this facility. I have seen a lot of progress in her since she made the move, she has been eating much better and is now enjoying some of the activities with the other residents. So far ...
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Cascade Valley Memory Care in Milton Freewater, OR
5.0
This is a small community but very kind and sweet community. The people here are friendly, helpful, kind, family people who help each other. Good school, great churches, okay shopping, great park & pool lots of good food, restaurant to eat for lunch a small town. Come and visit us someday.
Brookdale College Place
5.0
The only complaint I have is that it was difficult for my husband in a wheelchair to get in and out of the outside doors. They need a coded keypad with disabled access doors. We both liked the lightness and airiness of the place.
Athena memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athena, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Athena memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Athena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athena memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Athena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athena memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Athena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athena memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Athena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athena memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Athena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athena, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trustwell Living at Whitman Place, McKay Creek Estates and Cascade Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Athena, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Athena, Oregon. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Athena, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Athena, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Athena, Oregon, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Athena, Oregon ranges from $1841 to $8895. The average Memory Care cost in Athena, Oregon is $4,235. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Athena, Oregon typically starts at $1841. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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