I toured this locally owned community for my in-laws and was impressed: the staff are genuinely friendly and caring, know residents by name, and the activity director runs varied programs (exercise classes, church services, big activity room); memory care is attached. Apartments (studio-two-bed) are clean, meals are fresh and visitors can dine, the grounds and enclosed patio are pleasant, and overall it's a welcoming, well-run place I would recommend.
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Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.32·(25)
Overall rating
5
4
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2
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Care
3.7
Staff
4.1
Meals
2.7
Amenities
4.0
Value
1.0
Pros
Compassionate, friendly staff
Knowledgeable, helpful care partners
Engaging, varied activities program
Inclusive programming for multiple ability levels
Fresh, made-from-scratch meals
Open dining area with coffee stations
Visitor dining options available
Large activity room and common spaces
Clean apartments and well-maintained grounds
Pet-friendly policy
Variety of apartment floor plans (studio–two-bedroom)
On-site memory-care unit
Cons
Inconsistent leadership and management communication
Gaps in emergency-family notification and incident response
Memory-care oversight and clinical supervision
Inconsistent meal-service quality and temperature control
Opaque billing and ancillary-fee practices
Limited homelike décor in some common corridors and rooms
Waitlist and limited immediate availability
Summary of reviews
Magnolia Gardens presents as a small, community-oriented senior living option with many day-to-day strengths and some notable operational weaknesses. Positive themes include repeatedly cited compassionate, attentive staff and knowledgeable care partners who are described as going above and beyond for residents. The community offers a range of apartment sizes, well-maintained landscaping and common spaces, a large activity room, an enclosed patio, and pet-friendly policies. Many families and visitors found the facility clean and the environment pleasant and welcoming.
Activities and social programming are a clear strength: reviewers described an active calendar with exercise classes, church services, holiday events, and inclusive programming designed to engage residents across ability levels. The activity director and care partners were frequently mentioned for creating a social, supportive atmosphere. Dining is also a positive facet for many families — meals described as fresh rather than prepackaged, an open dining area with coffee stations, and visitor dining options — although the quality and service consistency of meals varies between accounts.
Several recurring operational concerns were raised and should be considered by prospective residents and their families. Leadership and management communication appear inconsistent, with reports of leadership changes and poor follow-up on family inquiries. Relatedly, there are gaps in emergency notification and incident-response practices that some reviewers found troubling. The attached memory-care unit is convenient, but some feedback indicates concerns about oversight and clinical supervision in that setting. Additional operational issues include inconsistent meal-service temperature/quality, questions about ancillary billing and extra charges, and a desire among some residents for more homelike, colorful decor in corridors and rooms.
Overall, Magnolia Gardens shows strong performance in interpersonal care, activities, and basic facility upkeep, making it a candidate for residents who value an active, small-community environment. However, prospective families should directly evaluate leadership stability, incident-communication protocols, memory-care clinical oversight, and billing transparency during a visit. Suggested questions for a tour: ask to meet current leadership and the activity director, review recent incident-communication policies and examples, inspect meal service at mealtime, request billing examples for typical extra charges, and review state inspection and complaint histories for a fuller operational picture.
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Location
Magnolia Gardens Senior Living is located at 1425 Daugherty Ave, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424.
About Magnolia Gardens Senior Living
Magnolia Gardens Senior Living and Memory Care offers a vibrant and welcoming environment thoughtfully designed to support an active, fulfilling lifestyle for older adults. From the moment visitors walk into the community, there is an unmistakable sense of connection—residents are found sharing conversations, dining together, and engaging in a variety of activities that promote socialization and well-being. Magnolia Gardens stands out in Cottage Grove, Oregon, for its blend of comfortable residential living and robust programming, drawing on local amenities and a scenic location near art galleries, museums, shops, and the picturesque Centennial Covered Bridge. The grounds themselves are beautifully landscaped with colorful flowers and lush greenery, providing pleasant walking paths and spaces for enjoying the fresh air.
Assisted living at Magnolia Gardens is tailored for those who value their independence but occasionally require some extra support. With 24-hour on-site care, residents receive just the assistance they need, allowing them to maintain confidence and autonomy. The community promotes an engaging lifestyle through planned activities and amenities that help residents nourish existing interests and explore new ones, thereby fostering a sense of purpose. The commitment to enhancing residents’ lives goes beyond care alone—it encompasses delicious dining experiences and stimulating spaces such as cozy living rooms adorned with art, well-appointed dining areas, and comfortable bedrooms with thoughtful décor.
Magnolia Gardens is equally dedicated to providing exceptional memory care in a homelike setting. Its person-centered approach supports those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia through multifaceted, individualized care. The community’s life engagement programs are designed around each resident’s unique interests, helping them maintain cognitive, sensory, creative, and motor skills through daily participation in thoughtfully planned activities. This focus on the whole person ensures that social, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being remain at the forefront of everyday life. Residents in memory care enjoy private, well-designed suites, inviting common spaces, and secure environments that foster both safety and independence.
The foundational philosophy at Magnolia Gardens is rooted in six core values known as F.A.I.T.H.E. These principles guide every aspect of life within the community: fostering a positive mindset, defining character as the determinant of outcomes, embracing synergy through collaboration, practicing honesty and transparency to build trust, and encouraging wholehearted engagement in all endeavors. Staff and leadership actively embrace these values, creating a culture of warmth, trust, and continuous improvement.
Residency at Magnolia Gardens is flexible and resident-focused. There are no buy-in fees or long-term contracts, and monthly fees cover a comprehensive range of services including housekeeping, dining, Wi-Fi, cable, utilities, local transportation, planned events, entertainment, and maintenance, offering residents and their families peace of mind and adaptability should needs change. Floor plans are thoughtfully laid out, featuring cozy studios and one-bedroom apartments in both assisted living and memory care areas. Each space is furnished with warmth and practicality in mind—bedrooms adorned with inviting bedding and decorative touches, living areas furnished in cheerful colors and artwork, and bathrooms equipped with safety features and contemporary amenities.
Residents can easily take advantage of Magnolia Gardens’ location, just steps from the walkable downtown area of Cottage Grove, or simply relax at home enjoying the range of amenities available. Whether gathering for meals, partaking in daily activities, or savoring the beauty of Oregon’s wine country and Cascade foothills nearby, life at Magnolia Gardens is enriched by connection, engagement, and a commitment to extraordinary living.
People often ask...
Magnolia Gardens Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,164 per month.
Magnolia Gardens Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community.
There are 6 photos of Magnolia Gardens Senior Living on Mirador.
Yes, Magnolia Gardens Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1425 Daugherty Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424.
No, Magnolia Gardens Senior Living does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services' Aging & People with Disabilities program licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, conducting inspections, complaint investigations, and renewals.
Found that ongoing wound monitoring and nursing oversight were not performed as required, resulting in wound deterioration and pain.
Abuse—Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition
27 Jul 2024Abuse: Neglect
27 Jul 2024Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a medication management failure that led to missed doses and related symptoms. A $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to administer medication as ordered
22 Mar 2024Licensure
22 Mar 2024Licensure
Determined that the operation was in substantial compliance with meal service requirements and sanitation rules.
Deficiency—Comment
02 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
02 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found neglect of care and abuse due to failure to timely reorder prescribed breathing medication, resulting in an ER visit; a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to administer medication as ordered
24 May 2023Licensure
24 May 2023Licensure
Determined that the facility was in substantial compliance with meal services and sanitation requirements. No deficiencies were cited.
Deficiency—Comment
10 Apr 2023Inspection
10 Apr 2023Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found that staff did not follow the care plan, leading to a resident being found on the floor with a wet brief and soiled bedding, and in pain; the care plan was not followed.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
08 Mar 2023Abuse: Neglect
08 Mar 2023Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation that care was not followed. Found violations that amounted to neglect and abuse; a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
19 Jan 2023Inspection
19 Jan 2023Inspection
Found that a transfer was attempted without using a gait belt as required by the care plan, resulting in a fall and violations of multiple regulations.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
10 Jan 2023Complaint
10 Jan 2023Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies related to licensing. Identified deficiencies in infection prevention and control.
Deficiency—Licensing Complaint Investigation
Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control
30 Dec 2022Inspection
30 Dec 2022Inspection
Found masking and infection control failures that could expose residents to harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide infection control
05 Dec 2022Inspection
05 Dec 2022Inspection
Found a health and safety deficiency after investigating the infection-control allegation.
Licensing—Failed to provide infection control
05 Dec 2022Complaint
05 Dec 2022Complaint
Investigated and found deficiencies in infection control, administration, and staffing practices, including staff working while symptomatic or COVID-positive, incomplete infection protocols, and incomplete acuity-based staffing data.
Deficiency—Licensing Complaint Investigation
Deficiency—Facility Administration: Operation
Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control
Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool
05 Dec 2022Inspection
05 Dec 2022Inspection
Identified a deficiency for not fully implementing and updating the Acuity Based Staffing Tool. The issue was classified as a Level 2 licensing violation.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
28 Nov 2022Inspection
28 Nov 2022Inspection
Investigated an infection control allegation and found a deficiency that could threaten residents' health, safety, or welfare.
Licensing—Failed to provide infection control
28 Nov 2022Inspection
28 Nov 2022Inspection
Investigated and found deficiencies in infection prevention and control and masking requirements.
Licensing—Failed to provide infection control
19 Nov 2022Inspection
19 Nov 2022Inspection
Investigated and found ABST was not fully implemented or updated.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
05 Nov 2022Abuse: Neglect
05 Nov 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a report of abuse and neglect; found the care plan was not followed, contributing to a resident's fall and hip fracture.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
02 Nov 2022Complaint
02 Nov 2022Complaint
Found deficiencies related to staffing requirements and the acuity-based staffing tool. Violations cited.
Deficiency—Licensing Complaint Investigation
Deficiency—Resident Services: Laundry
Deficiency—Service Plan: General
Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing
Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool
Deficiency—Annual and Biennial Inservice For All Staff
Found insufficient direct care staff to meet residents' scheduled and unscheduled needs.
Licensing—Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents
13 Oct 2022Inspection
13 Oct 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies in the Acuity-Based Staffing Tool, with mismatches between roster, care plans, and ABST data, violating Oregon Administrative Rules.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
11 Oct 2022Abuse: Neglect
11 Oct 2022Abuse: Neglect
Determined that the care plan was not followed, resulting in neglect and abuse, and a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
15 Sept 2022Abuse: Neglect
15 Sept 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse due to failure to follow the care plan, with a $500 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
08 Jun 2022Inspection
08 Jun 2022Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found that some residents did not receive medications as prescribed in May 2022 due to shortages, awaiting orders, or delivery delays.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
08 Jun 2022Inspection
08 Jun 2022Inspection
Found deficiencies in screening and assessment for a new move-in resident, with the initial service plan not completed on time and alert charting not started promptly.
Licensing—Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment
01 Jun 2022Inspection
01 Jun 2022Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to submit timely weekly vaccination reporting for staff, residents, and vaccinated individuals; found noncompliance for May 2022.
Licensing—Failed to submit timely or adequate staffing documentation
11 May 2022Inspection
11 May 2022Inspection
Found failure to provide sanitary food service conditions. Dishes were dirty and sanitation concerns were noted in/around the kitchen.
Licensing—Failed to provide sanitary food service conditions
03 May 2022Inspection
03 May 2022Inspection
Investigated the complaint and found a sanitary food service violation due to the dishwasher not reaching proper temperature and dirty dishes.
Licensing—Failed to provide sanitary food service conditions
26 Apr 2022Inspection
26 Apr 2022Inspection
Found a sanitation-related deficiency due to dirty dishes and concerns about food service conditions.
Licensing—Failed to provide sanitary food service conditions
25 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
25 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated allegations of neglect and abuse due to inadequate care planning after multiple falls; findings substantiated violations and a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
11 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
11 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in a resident going about 13 days without prescribed medication in April 2022.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
10 Apr 2022Inspection
10 Apr 2022Inspection
Investigated a transfer incident where the care plan was not followed, resulting in a fall with head injury and chest pain. Found violations involving neglect, abuse, and failure to ensure adherence to the care plan.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
10 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
10 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse due to improper care planning that failed to mitigate ongoing falls, resulting in an emergency room visit.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
05 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
05 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found violations of resident rights due to neglect and abuse stemming from failure to provide wound care, mobility assistance, bathing, and nutrition. This resulted in worsening skin injuries, oral thrush, missed showers, a fractured toe, unsupervised meals, and no mechanical soft diet.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
28 Mar 2022Abuse: Neglect
28 Mar 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found that AP2 failed to intervene timely when a resident's condition changed, leading to hospitalization; abuse and neglect identified for both AP2 and the provider, with a $500 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to intervene when resident's condition changed
21 Mar 2022Abuse: Neglect
21 Mar 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found violations of resident rights due to neglect; staff lacked the correct alert device and did not respond promptly to a call light, leaving a resident on the floor for about an hour, with a $250 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to answer call light in a timely manner
01 Mar 2022Inspection
01 Mar 2022Inspection
Found that the respondent failed to submit timely weekly reporting of vaccinated individuals, residents and staff for 27 days in February 2022.
Licensing—Failed to submit timely or adequate staffing documentation
14 Feb 2022Validation
14 Feb 2022Validation
Identified widespread deficiencies across administration, infection control, resident rights, meals, service planning, medication management, staffing, fire safety, and building maintenance, indicating multiple areas of non-compliance.
Investigated the meal provision allegation and found that three daily nutritious meals were not provided, including dinner and lunch, with cold food and a raw cinnamon roll served.
Licensing—Failed to provide proper food/nutrition
28 Jan 2022Inspection
28 Jan 2022Inspection
Investigated and verified the allegation that there were ineffective methods for responding to and resolving resident complaints.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident rights
28 Jan 2022Inspection
28 Jan 2022Inspection
Found that the provider failed to provide three daily nutritious meals, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
Licensing—Failed to provide proper food/nutrition
28 Jan 2022Inspection
28 Jan 2022Inspection
Found a safety deficiency related to failing to provide a safe environment because staff did not wear masks properly.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
28 Jan 2022Inspection
28 Jan 2022Inspection
Found insufficient staffing to meet scheduled and unscheduled resident needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
26 Jan 2022Inspection
26 Jan 2022Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found a violation involving infection control, with PPE and mask-wearing not properly implemented during a COVID outbreak.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
25 Jan 2022Inspection
25 Jan 2022Inspection
Investigated and verified the failure to provide a safe environment by not quarantining covid-positive residents and not enforcing masks outside rooms.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Dec 2021Inspection
29 Dec 2021Inspection
Investigated a licensing allegation and found failure to provide three daily nutritious, palatable meals.
Licensing—Failed to provide proper food/nutrition
04 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
04 Dec 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found that a caregiver failed to perform required night checks per the care plan, resulting in neglect and abuse findings; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
29 Nov 2021Inspection
29 Nov 2021Inspection
Found insufficient staff to meet scheduled and unscheduled resident needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
18 Nov 2021Abuse: Neglect
18 Nov 2021Abuse: Neglect
Investigated found that assistance with bathing was not provided, leaving the resident without showers and causing discomfort and infection treatment. The events were identified as neglect and abuse.
Abuse—Failed to provide or assist with hygiene
25 Sept 2021Abuse: Neglect
25 Sept 2021Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a failure to administer prescribed medication, including eye drops after surgery, for several weeks. Findings identified neglect and abuse, and a $250 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to administer ordered medication
15 Sept 2021Inspection
15 Sept 2021Inspection
Found insufficient staffing to meet scheduled and unscheduled resident needs, causing meals to be served hours late.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
15 Sept 2021Inspection
15 Sept 2021Inspection
Found a deficiency in meal nutrition standards due to meals not meeting the requirement for three daily nutritious, palatable meals. Breakfast and dinner were described as limited to a donut and a sandwich with jello.
Licensing—Failed to provide proper food/nutrition
26 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
26 Jul 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found that a resident did not receive planned showers for about a month, indicating neglect of care.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
15 May 2021Abuse: Neglect
15 May 2021Abuse: Neglect
Found violations of the care plan and resident safety when a high-fall-risk resident was transferred without a gait belt, resulting in an injury.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
08 Nov 2019Inspection
08 Nov 2019Inspection
Investigated the financial exploitation allegation and found a violation for failing to protect a resident's money from theft.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
04 Aug 2018Abuse: Neglect
04 Aug 2018Abuse: Neglect
Determined neglect due to an inadequate care plan for falls. Safety deficiencies were found, and a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to adequately care plan related to falls
15 Mar 2018Inspection
15 Mar 2018Inspection
Investigated and found a failure to administer medication as ordered, indicating a deficient medication system.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
23 Aug 2017Inspection
23 Aug 2017Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to provide service and found a deficiency, resulting in a $200 fine.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
10 Apr 2014Inspection
10 Apr 2014Inspection
Investigated an allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found that timely care was not provided to a resident.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
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