Heritage Elder Care sits in Damascus, Oregon, and has provided care in a quiet home-like setting for 15 years, where folks can count on living in a small group since only five people are licensed for beds at any one time, and only one room happens to be vacant right now, so it's always a pretty close-knit household, and pets already live there, so it's got a friendly feel and welcomes new resident pets too, while the place is LGBTQ friendly and open to folks from Providence Elder Place. Care is handled right by the owner who lives in the house, and there's a team of caregivers who speak English and stay on-site around the clock, even though there's no separate awake night staff, meaning you'll always have someone nearby to help with medication, bathing, grooming, feeding, housekeeping, or just getting in and out of bed, with lifts and wheelchair access if that's needed, and there's help for things like diabetes, wound care, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, cancer, disabilities, or even feeding tubes, so folks can often stay until the end of life with hospice or respite care instead of making another move later.
Rooms always come private with private baths, with shared wheelchair-accessible showers, plus TVs, phones, WiFi, and places to keep your things, while you'll find both indoor and outdoor places to gather, including a fenced backyard where the dogs like to roam around, and there's parking for residents or visitors who drive. Common spaces make it easy for people to relax and eat together, and meals are home-cooked with vegetarian options included. Heritage Elder Care lets people drink alcohol if they like, and if a doctor prescribes medical marijuana or CBD, they'll allow those too, but don't allow any regular recreational drugs.
The home is set up for safety with an alarm and bracelet system to help keep people with memory loss from wandering, and the team helps people who have Alzheimer's, dementia, brain injuries, colostomy bags, and high-level care needs, so it's built for stability, familiarity, and a steady routine. Staff can handle hard behaviors and keep an eye on those who tend to be restless or need extra support. They do activities together for mental and social engagement, and the focus is on making people feel safe, calm, and part of the group, which is really important in a small care home like this.
Heritage Elder Care lets people stay as their health changes, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing support, independent living, skilled care, and specialized therapies all under one roof, but it is a private pay home without Medicaid. The owner and caregivers do life alongside the residents, making sure little daily things-like help with showers, clean sheets, or just good company-don't get overlooked, and it's the kind of place where most people know each other by name with a few community reviews around the web. The setting is quiet with parks and health clinics nearby, while the property stays secure for those who need a safe and steady place to age with dignity.
