I placed my loved one here and I'm very glad I did - the staff are consistently friendly, attentive and caring, and they helped with an easy move-in. The facility is bright, clean and secure with beautiful common areas, a garden and well-organized activities (memory-care programs, outings, snacks and interactive events). Overall she seems happy, well cared for, and I feel she's in good hands.
Loved one of resident
Sep 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 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
3.56·(27)
Overall rating
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4
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Care
3.6
Staff
3.7
Meals
3.5
Amenities
3.5
Value
2.4
Pros
Attractive, modern building and common areas
Bright, well‑lit interior with large windows
Caring, polite, and attentive caregiving staff
Organized resident rooms and clean common spaces
Engaging memory‑care activities and outings
Regular social events and day trips
Appetizing dining options and available snacks
Grooming and personal‑care services on site
Supportive move‑in and transition assistance
Secure outdoor areas and pleasant gardens
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels affecting continuity of care
Gaps in medication‑administration controls
Item‑loss and laundry management deficiencies
Cleanliness and sanitation inconsistencies in some rooms
Billing and financial administrative delays and errors
Visitor access and phone/communication failures
Limited private‑room size and occasional crowding
Facilities maintenance lapses impacting climate control
Weaknesses in supervision and safety oversight for memory care
Management and staff‑training gaps
Summary of reviews
Cherrywood Memory Care presents as a modern, well‑appointed memory‑care community with many visible strengths. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility’s attractive architecture, bright common areas, and well‑maintained outdoor gardens. Dining and social programming receive favorable comments: food and snack options are described as appealing, and a range of memory‑care activities, outings and day trips are offered and appear to engage residents. Families also note routine services such as haircuts and nail care and appreciate organized resident rooms and a generally pleasant communal atmosphere.
Care and staffing impressions are mixed. Many families praise individual caregivers as kind, polite and attentive; staff interactions with residents are frequently described as supportive and respectful. At the same time, there is a consistent pattern of operational concerns tied to staffing levels and training. Reviewers describe intermittent delays in assistance, variability in caregiving performance, and instances that suggest gaps in supervision and safety oversight for memory‑care residents. These patterns point to inconsistent continuity of care rather than uniformly poor bedside manner.
Clinical and administrative controls show areas needing improvement. Concerns about medication management and incorrect medication distribution were raised, indicating a need for stronger medication‑administration protocols and oversight. Administrative processes such as billing and phone communication have generated repeated issues: slow or incorrect billing, unanswered calls, and even an incorrect public phone number that could impede emergency or family contact. Laundry and personal‑belongings management also appear inconsistent, with reports of missing items and limited laundry capacity contributing to family frustration.
The physical plant and logistics are also mixed. Many reviewers compliment cleanliness and organization of common areas, but others describe sanitation and odor concerns in specific rooms or bathrooms, and noise or comfort issues when climate‑control systems are inoperative. Room sizes vary; some units are described as small or cramped, which could require families to supplement furnishings. Accessibility within the building (for example, long walks to dining areas) has been noted as a practical challenge for some residents.
Taken together, Cherrywood offers several clear strengths — an attractive environment, active programming, and many compassionate staff members — alongside operational weaknesses that affect reliability of care and family confidence. Prospective residents and families should consider touring multiple unit types to assess room size and layout, ask about staffing ratios and medication‑management policies, confirm visitor/phone procedures, and review billing practices before placement. Addressing staffing consistency, medication controls, laundry and belongings procedures, and some maintenance issues would substantially improve the overall family experience.
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Location
Cherrywood Memory Care is located at 2750 NE Doran Dr, McMinnville, OR, 97128.
About Cherrywood Memory Care
Cherrywood Memory Care is a specialized community dedicated to supporting adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. This home is designed to provide not just residential care, but also respite and end-of-life care, ensuring continuity and familiarity for residents as their needs change. Cherrywood’s focus is on promoting both quality of life and safety, featuring operational protocols developed specifically to enhance the comfort and well-being of each individual.
From the moment you enter Cherrywood Memory Care, the inviting atmosphere is apparent. Warm colors, vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of natural light fill the interior, creating a setting that feels both uplifting and home-like. Throughout the community, beautiful décor and multiple seating areas are offered to residents and their families, inviting them to spend time together or simply relax in the calming environment, which is further enhanced by surround sound music that fosters relaxation and tranquility.
A highlight of Cherrywood Memory Care is its expansive courtyard, a secure outdoor space where residents have the freedom and independence to enjoy fresh air and nature whenever they wish. This emphasis on outdoor living ensures that residents retain as much autonomy as possible, while remaining safe and protected within the community’s boundaries.
Central to the Cherrywood experience is the Honoring Choice Program, which provides a wide range of life-affirming and engaging activities tailored to each resident’s individual abilities and cognitive strengths. The program is designed to encourage participation while respecting the preferences and needs of every person, enriching their daily experience and supporting emotional and physical well-being.
What truly sets Cherrywood Memory Care apart is a philosophy that life is not simply something that happens, but something that is actively made meaningful. Staff at Cherrywood are trained to foster joy, happiness, and activity among residents, helping everyone pursue an active and fulfilling life. This commitment to compassionate, specialized care defines Cherrywood’s approach, making it a community focused on respect, dignity, and the individual needs of each resident.
People often ask...
Cherrywood Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,395 per month.
Cherrywood Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 29 photos of Cherrywood Memory Care on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 2750 NE Doran Dr, McMinnville, OR 97128.
No, Cherrywood Memory Care 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 neglect and abuse due to failure to plan care for a known wanderer, placing residents at risk. A $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
27 Jul 2025Abuse: Neglect
27 Jul 2025Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a failure to provide a safe environment when a resident was found unsupervised in the courtyard, resulting in a fall and skin tear. A fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
29 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
Found a violation for failing to follow the care plan, constituting neglect and abuse, and assessed a $375 fine.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
29 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
29 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a care plan violation and found staff failed to monitor a resident per the plan, leading to an altercation; a $375 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
16 Jun 2025Kitchen
16 Jun 2025Kitchen
Found deficiencies in kitchen sanitation practices and administration compliance related to memory care rules.
Identified a violation for failure to properly care plan for a resident left in a recliner with feet elevated, constituting neglect and abuse; a $1000 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
02 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
02 Jun 2025Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found neglect due to failure to follow the care plan, leaving a resident at risk of harm; a $1,000 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
28 May 2025Abuse: Neglect
28 May 2025Abuse: Neglect
Concluded that the failure to properly plan care and update a care plan created safety risks and constituted abuse and neglect.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
28 May 2025Abuse: Neglect
28 May 2025Abuse: Neglect
Found a failure to properly plan care that contributed to 21 falls, eight injuries including one hospital visit, and assessed a $500 fine.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
10 Apr 2025Inspection
10 Apr 2025Inspection
Determined that intermittent direct nursing services were not provided as required. The allegation concerned failure to provide appropriate skin care.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate skin care
10 Apr 2025Inspection
10 Apr 2025Inspection
Found a deficiency in determining and documenting what action is needed when a resident experiences a short-term change of condition.
Licensing—Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition
23 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
23 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
Found violations for unsafe medication administration resulting in neglect and abuse.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
15 Dec 2024Inspection
15 Dec 2024Inspection
Identified a failure to follow the care plan to ensure a resident used a walker, resulting in the resident being found without the walker.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
19 Nov 2024Abuse: Neglect
19 Nov 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that one-to-one supervision outside the room was not provided and the care plan was not followed, placing a resident at risk of harm; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
19 Nov 2024Abuse: Neglect
19 Nov 2024Abuse: Neglect
Determined that failure to follow the care plan resulted in neglect and abuse, placing a resident at risk. A fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
06 Oct 2024Abuse: Neglect
06 Oct 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that supervision was not provided, leading to an altercation and harm between residents. It was identified as abuse and neglect.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
09 Sept 2024Abuse: Neglect
09 Sept 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that a resident wandered into another resident's room, was struck, and staff did not follow the care plan to redirect wandering. A fine was assessed for the violations.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
19 May 2024Abuse: Neglect
19 May 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that care planning and safety interventions were not sufficient to protect residents from a known violent resident, resulting in harm. Investigated findings indicate neglect and abuse.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
08 May 2024Inspection
08 May 2024Inspection
Found that a staff member forcibly transferred a resident and was rough, risking harm, and failed to protect the resident from physical abuse.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from physical abuse
22 Apr 2024Abuse: Neglect
22 Apr 2024Abuse: Neglect
Investigated the allegation of abuse and neglect; found the resident was not given timely medical attention after an injury, risking serious harm.
Abuse—Failed to assure timely medical treatment
28 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
28 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an incident in which a resident was injured after another resident pulled them to the ground; found failures in care planning and safety interventions.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
22 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
22 Mar 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that staff failed to follow the care plan by keeping a resident within arm's reach in the common area, placing another resident at risk of harm.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
19 Mar 2024Licensure
19 Mar 2024Licensure
Identified deficiencies in kitchen sanitation and food storage; a follow-up review showed substantial compliance with meal service and sanitation rules.
Found a failure to protect a resident from another resident, resulting in abuse and neglect.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
19 Feb 2024Abuse: Neglect
19 Feb 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found that staff failed to follow the care plan and did not redirect residents, resulting in an inter-resident altercation and injury; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
02 Nov 2023Abuse: Neglect
02 Nov 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found that care planning failed to reduce resident-to-resident altercations, resulting in injuries and a fine.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
25 Oct 2023Inspection
25 Oct 2023Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found that a staff member restricted a resident's movement by nudging him back into his room and closing the door, resulting in involuntary seclusion and a rights violation.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident rights
25 Oct 2023Inspection
25 Oct 2023Inspection
Found that a staff member violated resident rights and safety, causing physical harm, and failed to protect residents from abuse.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from physical abuse
14 Oct 2023Abuse: Neglect
14 Oct 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found that failure to properly plan care to reduce risk of resident-to-resident altercations led to harm; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
25 Sept 2023License Condition
25 Sept 2023License Condition
Determined noncompliance with safety requirements and cited multiple rule violations during a re-licensure survey.
Regulatory Action—Failed to provide safe environment
21 Sept 2023Abuse: Neglect
21 Sept 2023Abuse: Neglect
Investigated allegations found neglect and abuse due to failure to follow the care plan, placing a known fall risk resident at risk of serious harm.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
11 Sept 2023Validation
11 Sept 2023Validation
Found extensive deficiencies across administration, resident care planning, nutrition, infection control, and safety practices, with some issues posing immediate risk to residents.
Deficiency—Comment
Deficiency—Facility Administration: Operation
Deficiency—Reasonable Precautions
Deficiency—Resident Rights and Protection - General
Deficiency—Resident Move-In and Eval: Res Evaluation
Deficiency—Service Plan: General
Deficiency—Service Plan: Service Planning Team
Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring
Deficiency—Resident Health Services
Deficiency—Res Hlth Srvc: On- and Off-Site Health Srvc
Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control
Deficiency—Systems: Treatment Orders
Deficiency—Systems: Resident Right to Refuse
Deficiency—Systems: Medication Administration
Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool
Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents
Deficiency—Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors
Deficiency—Administration Compliance
Deficiency—Compliance With Rules Health Care
Deficiency—Nutrition and Hydration
Deficiency—Activities
Deficiency—Behavior
11 Sept 2023Inspection
11 Sept 2023Inspection
Investigated an allegation of neglect regarding toileting assistance; found that a fall-risk resident was not checked after 3:00 am, left on the floor with a soaked brief, and suffered discomfort.
Licensing—Failed to assist with toileting
11 Sept 2023Abuse: Neglect
11 Sept 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect and abuse due to failure to plan care, with multiple non-injury falls placing a resident at risk; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
28 Jun 2023Abuse: Neglect
28 Jun 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found that staff forced medications on the resident by restraining him/her, constituting abuse and neglect. It violated resident rights.
Abuse—Failed to use restraint properly
02 Mar 2023Licensure
02 Mar 2023Licensure
Observed significant kitchen cleanliness issues and administrative compliance concerns during the initial visit; a follow-up determined substantial compliance with meal service and sanitation rules.
Found failure to fully implement and update an Acuity Based Staffing Tool as required by state rule.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
16 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
16 Dec 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint and found that staff failed to implement interventions and monitor a resident's known behavior, resulting in an altercation with injury requiring hospital treatment, constituting abuse and neglect.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
06 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
06 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
Determined that a safe environment was not provided, leading to an altercation and an injury requiring hospital treatment.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
27 May 2022Abuse: Neglect
27 May 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint and found failures to implement interventions and appropriately care plan for a resident's fall history, resulting in multiple injury falls and discomfort. Violations cited.
Abuse—Failed to intervene when resident's condition changed
07 Oct 2021Inspection
07 Oct 2021Inspection
Investigated the allegation that abuse incidents were not immediately reported to local authorities. Found a deficiency in reporting.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Jul 2021Inspection
29 Jul 2021Inspection
Found neglect of care that left a resident unattended on a bus, resulting in a fall with bruising and pain, and an unsafe environment.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Nov 2020Abuse: Neglect
29 Nov 2020Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect of care and abuse after a resident was left unattended in a wheelchair, resulting in a head injury and multiple falls; assessed a $500 fine.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
20 Nov 2020Inspection
20 Nov 2020Inspection
Investigated and found insufficient awake direct care staffing to meet 24-hour needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
23 Sept 2020Abuse: Neglect
23 Sept 2020Abuse: Neglect
Found safety failures that left a resident unsupervised, resulting in unwitnessed falls and injuries.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
17 Jun 2020Abuse: Neglect
17 Jun 2020Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation of abuse/neglect and found a failure to provide a safe environment that led to an altercation and injury, with no documented interventions for an aggressive individual between June 10 and June 17, 2020.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
14 May 2020Abuse: Neglect
14 May 2020Abuse: Neglect
Found a violation for failing to provide a safe environment, resulting in a resident fall and head injury; assessed a $500 fine.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
03 May 2020Abuse: Neglect
03 May 2020Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found neglect and abuse due to failure to provide basic care and supervision, causing an unwitnessed fall and injury.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
06 Apr 2020Inspection
06 Apr 2020Inspection
Investigated and confirmed that ordered medication was not administered as prescribed.
Licensing—Failed to administer ordered medication
16 Mar 2020Inspection
16 Mar 2020Inspection
Investigated and found neglect constituting abuse, caused by disposing of a resident's pureed meal without offering it, leaving the resident hungry.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
16 Mar 2020Inspection
16 Mar 2020Inspection
Found neglect of care and abuse after an allegation that a staff member disposed of a resident's pureed meal without offering it.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
16 Mar 2020Inspection
16 Mar 2020Inspection
Found neglect of care that caused hunger and discomfort, constituting abuse and a safety-rule violation. The incident involved disposing of a resident's pureed meal without offering it.
Licensing—Failed to provide service
17 Jul 2019Inspection
17 Jul 2019Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found neglect due to failure to provide a safe environment, including diluting medication and risking harm to a resident.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Jun 2019Inspection
29 Jun 2019Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found failure to report suspected abuse. A $750 fine was assessed.
Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
29 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
29 Jun 2019Abuse: Neglect
Determined that neglect occurred due to lack of supervision, placing a resident at risk of serious harm.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
01 May 2019Abuse: Physical Abuse
01 May 2019Abuse: Physical Abuse
Investigated abuse and neglect and found that staff failed to provide basic care and supervision, resulting in verbal abuse toward a resident.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
01 May 2019Abuse: Verbal/Mental abuse
01 May 2019Abuse: Verbal/Mental abuse
Concluded that the abuse and neglect allegation was sustained; failure to provide basic care and supervision led to a resident being grabbed by the wrists and pulled to the floor, resulting in bruising.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
05 Jul 2018Inspection
05 Jul 2018Inspection
Investigated the pest control allegation and identified a deficiency.
Licensing—Failed to control pests
08 May 2018Inspection
08 May 2018Inspection
Identified a failure to report suspected abuse and assessed a $750 fine.
Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
08 May 2018Abuse: Neglect
08 May 2018Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a neglect allegation and found that a resident's care needs were not met. This resulted in multiple injury and noninjury falls, and a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
30 Jan 2018Abuse: Neglect
30 Jan 2018Abuse: Neglect
Investigated allegations of neglect and found a failure to assess and intervene, resulting in a resident sustaining a fracture after a resident-to-resident altercation.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
22 Nov 2017Inspection
22 Nov 2017Inspection
Concluded that inadequate staff training to follow the care plan contributed to an incident where one resident punched another.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
18 Nov 2017Inspection
18 Nov 2017Inspection
Investigated and found a safety deficiency where one resident struck another with a coffee cup due to failure to provide a safe environment.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
01 Nov 2017Inspection
01 Nov 2017Inspection
Investigated and found a failure to keep a resident safe in a secure building, resulting in the resident leaving the secure building.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
31 Aug 2017Inspection
31 Aug 2017Inspection
Found that the care plan was not followed and safety measures were not implemented to prevent harm to residents, resulting in one resident repeatedly slapping another.
Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
18 Aug 2017Abuse: Neglect
18 Aug 2017Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an allegation of an unsafe environment and found that residents were not protected from a resident-to-resident altercation, resulting in bruising.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
31 Jul 2017Abuse: Neglect
31 Jul 2017Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an abuse allegation that staff failed to address a resident's behavior; found a safety deficiency where one resident was physically aggressive toward another.
Abuse—Failed to address resident's behavior
19 Jun 2017Inspection
19 Jun 2017Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to maintain a safe physical environment and found a deficiency.
Licensing—Failed to maintain a safe physical environment
14 Jun 2017Inspection
14 Jun 2017Inspection
Identified inadequate care planning that left a resident without a shower for several months.
Licensing—Failed to properly plan care
03 Apr 2017Abuse: Neglect
03 Apr 2017Abuse: Neglect
Investigated an abuse/neglect allegation and found a safe environment was not provided, resulting in a resident sustaining a skin tear after being bumped into a dining table.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
29 Jul 2016Inspection
29 Jul 2016Inspection
Investigated a failure to administer medication as ordered; found that medication and treatment orders were not carried out as prescribed.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
20 Sept 2015Inspection
20 Sept 2015Inspection
Investigated and found deficiencies in the medication management system.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
28 May 2015Inspection
28 May 2015Inspection
Found deficiencies in a medication management system that could prevent theft or misuse.
Licensing—Failure to provide a system that prevents theft or misuse of medication
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