Nyssa Gardens

Pricing

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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

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision

Meals and dining

Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions

Room

Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi

Common areas

Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library

Community services

Move-in coordination

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Reviews

2.78·(9)

Overall rating

5
4
3
2
1

Care
1.0
Staff
2.3
Meals
3.0
Amenities
3.0
Value
2.8

Pros

Clean, well-maintained environment
Friendly and helpful staff interactions
Highly praised food and comfortable dining area
Activities that encourage social interaction
Positive impact from a returning staff member

Cons

Uneven staff preparedness, engagement, and responsiveness
Management communication, accountability, and employee-retention concerns
Inconsistent resident access to common areas and activity engagement
Repetitive menu options and dining furniture that may not suit residents
Accessibility limitations for wheelchair and walker users
Limited secured-entry features
Resident-safety oversight concerns

Summary of reviews

Reviews present sharply different impressions of care at Nyssa Gardens. One family member described friendly, helpful staff and a positive experience for a resident, while other reviewers raised concerns about staff preparedness, attentiveness, and responsiveness. One reviewer also described low staff engagement during a brief visit. A separate reviewer alleged that staff physically harmed residents and that administration did not respond transparently. This is a serious individual claim that is not corroborated by the other reviews; families may wish to ask the facility about its resident-safety safeguards and incident-response procedures.

Management and workplace conditions are recurring concerns in the negative feedback. Reviewers described management as unresponsive to both resident and employee needs and linked this to staff turnover and burnout. Another reviewer perceived limited accountability and said concerns were not addressed. These comments contrast with the positive account of a staff member whose return was said to improve the experience for a resident.

Dining feedback is also mixed. One family member praised the food and described the dining area as comfortable and well arranged. Another reviewer characterized the menus as repetitive and said the dining tables were too high for residents. The latter also raised concerns about older rooms and the lack of automatic doors, pointing to potential accessibility limitations for people using wheelchairs or walkers.

Activity and social engagement received contrasting descriptions. One reviewer said activities encouraged interaction and that residents appeared to enjoy them. Another described residents as spending substantial time in their rooms, with limited opportunities to use shared spaces. A reviewer also expressed concern that the building did not have secured doors, an issue families may want to discuss in relation to residents’ individual safety needs.

Overall, the reviews suggest that experiences may vary considerably by staff member and by the observer’s visit. Positive comments highlight cleanliness, food, dining comfort, activities, and helpful staff; critical comments emphasize staff engagement, management responsiveness, social access, accessibility, and safety oversight. An in-person visit, discussion with current families, and questions about staffing, activity schedules, building access, and how concerns are handled could help prospective residents assess whether the facility meets their needs.

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About Nyssa Gardens

Nyssa Gardens sits in Nyssa, Oregon, and offers assisted living in a setting that feels homelike and quiet, with 32 private suites, each with large sunny windows, high ceilings, kitchenettes with a microwave and refrigerator, plus big bathrooms with walk-in showers, which makes things comfortable and safe for the elderly residents who live there, and residents get to enjoy the view of beautiful landscaped outdoor spaces, have access to scenic walking paths and a lovely garden, and can gather in the event house, so there's always something going on, whether it's a movie night, a game, a resident-run gathering, or some other daily activity that brings people together and helps folks make friends. The facility keeps safety first with features like a sprinkler system, smoke detectors, safety cameras on the outside and in the common areas, a wander guard system to protect vulnerable residents, and a 24-hour caregiver call system, so everyone knows help is close by when needed, and nurses are always available any time of day or night, with round-the-clock supervision and personal care, which means help with bathing, dressing, transferring from bed, chores, laundry, and medication is always on hand. Meals come well planned and nutritious, and the kitchen can handle most diet orders, so folks with special food needs are looked after, and the staff help with incontinence care, grooming, and will even arrange transportation to appointments or help coordinate with home health or hospice if it's needed. Memory care is also available, and the community designs rehabilitation services and care plans around each resident so families know their loved ones are being looked after in a way that matches what suits them best, including support for non-ambulatory care. Folks get the balance of independence and support here, since the rooms stay private, staff help when needed, and everyone's encouraged to join in with social, educational, and entertainment activities that foster a sense of active and fun community, from time in the library to outdoor walks. Residents also enjoy complimentary internet and cable TV, so they can stay connected or entertained as they'd like, climate control comes in each suite, and housekeeping takes care of cleaning chores so more time is freed up for hobbies and friends. The facility can house up to 36 people, accepts Medicaid, private pay, and some long-term care insurance, and has served the area as part of the Malheur Memorial Health District and under a non-profit community governance, so the focus stays on providing care rather than anything else, and all these details make Nyssa Gardens a place where seniors can live with support, safety, and dignity, whether they need daily help, have memory concerns, or require respite care which will be available beginning in 2025.

People often ask...

Nyssa Gardens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,654 per month.

Nyssa Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, and board and care.

There are 11 photos of Nyssa Gardens on Mirador.

The full address for this community is 1101 Park Ave, Nyssa, OR 97913.

No, Nyssa Gardens 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.

License number	70M237
Status	Active
Facility type	Assisted Living Facility
Capacity	36 residents
Licensee	Malheur Memorial Hospital District
Effective	May 22nd, 2000

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Inspection Reports

25

Reports

0

Type A Citations

0

Type B Citations

1

Complaints

16

Years

25 Jun 2026Licensure		25 Jun 2026Licensure Identified deficiencies across abuse reporting, move-in evaluations, service planning, change of condition monitoring, infection control, staff training, fire safety, and call systems. Deficiency—Reporting & Investigating Abuse-Other Action Deficiency—Resident Move-in & Evaluation: Res Evaluation Deficiency—Service Plan: General Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring Deficiency—Infection Prevention & Control Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training ? Pre-service Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days of Hire ? Direct Care Staff Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Safety Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents Deficiency—Call System Deficiency—Resident Move-in & Evaluation: Res Evaluation
14 Mar 2024Licensure		14 Mar 2024Licensure Found deficiencies in kitchen sanitation during the initial visit; follow-up determined substantial compliance. Deficiency—Comment Deficiency—Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
11 Jul 2023Inspection		11 Jul 2023Inspection Investigated an allegation of unsafe medication administration; found that a staff member administered another resident's medication, causing discomfort and risk of serious harm, and identified rule violations. Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
16 May 2023Validation		16 May 2023Validation Identified multiple deficiencies across move-in evaluations, service plans, monitoring of condition changes, medication administration, restraints, staff training, and safety. Concluded with substantial compliance after follow-up. Deficiency—Comment Deficiency—Resident Move-In and Eval: Res Evaluation Deficiency—Service Plan: General Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring Deficiency—Systems: Treatment Orders Deficiency—Systems: Medication Administration Deficiency—Systems: Psychotropic Medication Deficiency—Restraints and Supportive Devices Deficiency—Acuity-Based Staffing Tool Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents Deficiency—Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval Deficiency—General Building Exterior
01 Nov 2022Licensure		01 Nov 2022Licensure Found sanitation and repair deficiencies in the kitchen; follow-up determined substantial compliance after corrections. Deficiency—Comment Deficiency—Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
24 May 2022Complaint		24 May 2022Complaint Found that reasonable precautions against health and safety threats were not exercised, including no COVID screening on entry and staff not wearing masks properly. Deficiency—Reasonable Precautions
10 Jan 2022Inspection		10 Jan 2022Inspection Found a substantiated violation for failing to provide a safe environment, with staff not wearing masks, working while showing COVID symptoms, and test results discarded or changed. Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
30 Aug 2021Validation		30 Aug 2021Validation Found deficiencies in move-in evaluations, service plans, monitoring of changes in condition, medication administration, staff training, and safety systems. The final determination was substantial compliance. Deficiency—Comment Deficiency—Resident Move-In and Eval: Res Evaluation Deficiency—Service Plan: General Deficiency—Change of Condition and Monitoring Deficiency—Systems: Treatment Orders Deficiency—Systems: Psychotropic Medication Deficiency—Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-Serv Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff Deficiency—Annual and Biennial Inservice For All Staff Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Safety Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents Deficiency—Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval Deficiency—Plumbing Systems Deficiency—Call System
01 Jul 2021Inspection		01 Jul 2021Inspection Investigated and found that a staff member spoke harshly to a resident during bathing, causing embarrassment and emotional distress. The action constituted verbal/emotional abuse and protections against abuse were not adequately ensured. Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
15 Mar 2021Inspection		15 Mar 2021Inspection Investigated the complaint and identified a deficiency for failing to provide appropriate activities. Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate activities
15 Mar 2021Inspection		15 Mar 2021Inspection Verified inadequate staffing. Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
11 Mar 2021Abuse: Neglect		11 Mar 2021Abuse: Neglect Investigated allegations of neglect and determined there was neglect risking serious harm due to faulty documentation and inadequate bowel care notation. A fine was assessed. Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
22 May 2019Abuse: Neglect		22 May 2019Abuse: Neglect Found neglect due to failure to maintain a safe medication administration system, resulting in a resident receiving a double dose of medications. Abuse—Failed to administer medication as ordered
21 May 2019Inspection		21 May 2019Inspection Concluded that suspected abuse was not reported as required, and a $1,000 fine was assessed. Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
21 May 2019Abuse: Neglect		21 May 2019Abuse: Neglect Identified neglect due to failure to supervise, resulting in multiple falls, and assessed a $250 fine. Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
04 Mar 2019Abuse: Physical Abuse		04 Mar 2019Abuse: Physical Abuse Investigated abuse allegations and found neglect that caused physical harm to a resident. A safety violation was cited. Abuse—Failed to protect resident from rough treatment
14 Aug 2018Abuse: Neglect		14 Aug 2018Abuse: Neglect Found neglect of a resident by leaving them unattended on the toilet for four hours, causing physical harm and loss of personal dignity. A $1500 fine was assessed. Abuse—Failed to follow care plan
14 Aug 2018Inspection		14 Aug 2018Inspection Concluded that the failure to report suspected abuse was substantiated. A $750 fine was assessed. Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
11 Apr 2018Inspection		11 Apr 2018Inspection Found a deficiency indicating a failure to provide a safe environment. Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
06 Mar 2018Inspection		06 Mar 2018Inspection Determined that a safety deficiency existed due to failure to follow the care plan. Licensing—Failed to follow care plan
24 Feb 2018Inspection		24 Feb 2018Inspection Found that a safe medication administration system was not provided. Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
12 Dec 2017Inspection		12 Dec 2017Inspection Investigated and identified a staffing-related deficiency in timely call light responses. Licensing—Failed to answer call light in a timely manner
18 Aug 2015Abuse: Neglect		18 Aug 2015Abuse: Neglect Found deficiencies in RN assessment and documentation for residents who experienced a significant change of condition, resulting in a $300 fine. Abuse—Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment
15 May 2011Inspection		15 May 2011Inspection Investigated the allegation of failure to report potential or suspected abuse and found it sustained. Licensing—Failed to report potential or suspected abuse
28 Jul 2010Abuse: Neglect		28 Jul 2010Abuse: Neglect Investigated a complaint about oversight of a change in condition and found a failure in oversight, resulting in a fine. Abuse—Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition

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