I moved my mother here and I'm very pleased - the staff are friendly, helpful and genuinely enthusiastic, and the care feels family-like. The rooms are nice and adequately sized with a fridge and microwave, and the facility is clean, quiet, and even has a lovely on-site coffee shop.
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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
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
3.33·(18)
Overall rating
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Care
3.0
Staff
2.6
Meals
3.3
Amenities
4.0
Value
3.3
Pros
Friendly, helpful caregiving staff
Positive staff morale and enthusiasm
Family-like, personalized attention
Well-sized private rooms with refrigerator and microwave
Clean and quiet resident rooms
On-site coffee shop and pleasant common areas
Overall attractive facility aesthetics
Cons
Gaps in clinical monitoring and documentation
Delayed access to records and limited family documentation sharing
Inconsistent responsiveness to family concerns and care-plan input
Inconsistent staff conduct and professionalism
Punitive or inflexible attendance policies affecting staffing stability
Sanitation concerns in some common areas
Weak management communication and accountability
Gaps in safety oversight and care-plan responsiveness
Summary of reviews
Reviews present a mixed picture: many family members describe warm, engaged direct-care staff and well-appointed resident rooms, while others describe operational issues that affected clinical oversight and family confidence. Strengths include staff who are characterized as friendly and helpful, a generally quiet and attractive facility environment, adequately sized rooms with in-room refrigerators and microwaves, and some on-site amenities such as a coffee shop that contribute to a home-like atmosphere.
Care-quality concerns cluster around clinical monitoring and documentation. Several accounts indicate inconsistent weight checks, incomplete or missing clinical records, and delays in providing documentation to designated family decision-makers. Some families connected these documentation and monitoring gaps with worsening conditions that prompted transfers; in at least one case a transfer was followed by clinical improvement. These patterns suggest an uneven approach to ongoing clinical surveillance and care-plan follow-through.
Staff impressions are similarly mixed. Many comments praise staff morale, enthusiasm, and a family-like approach to resident care. At the same time, there are statements about staff professionalism and conduct that raise concerns about training, interpersonal interactions, and how staff attendance is managed. Descriptions of staff coming to work while ill and reports of strict, punitive attendance policies indicate potential staffing instability and workplace culture issues that could affect continuity and safety of care.
Facility and dining-area observations are also uneven. Residents’ rooms and the overall facility aesthetic are generally described positively, and some reviewers say their family members are very happy there. However, there are specific sanitation concerns in some common areas—notably dining-room and entrance flooring and carpeting—that warrant attention. Activity-related feedback is limited but the presence of inviting common spaces and a coffee shop was noted positively.
Management and communication are recurring themes. Several families described difficulty obtaining timely records, perceived dismissiveness of family input, and slow or unresponsive management follow-up. These communication gaps compound clinical and safety concerns by limiting family involvement in care decisions and delaying resolution of problems.
Overall, experiences appear polarized: some residents and families report good day-to-day care and a comfortable living environment, while others have encountered operational weaknesses in monitoring, documentation, sanitation in common areas, staff-management relations, and family communication. Prospective residents and families may benefit from focused questions during a tour (for example, about clinical monitoring schedules, record-access policies, staffing and attendance policies, staff training, and cleaning protocols) and from speaking with current families to get a clearer sense of consistency in care and management responsiveness.
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Location
Dorian Place Assisted Living is located at 375 N Dorian Dr, Ontario, OR, 97914.
About Dorian Place Assisted Living
Dorian Place Assisted Living sits at 375 N Dorian Dr in Ontario, Oregon, in a quiet residential area and offers assisted living services to seniors who want to keep some independence but need a little help now and then with things like grooming, managing medications, and getting to meals, and the community has private, spacious studio apartments with emergency call systems monitored around the clock so residents can feel safe at any hour, and the facility features a homelike setting with a fireplace where people can read or chat, plus communal dining where residents can enjoy meals together every day. There's a full-service salon for personal care, a fitness center to help everyone stay active, a part-time nurse for basic medical support, and dedicated caregivers who make personal care plans for each resident to match their needs, while staff members are always near to help, and the environment focuses on respect and dignity for all. Folks can enjoy daily activities like arts and crafts, fitness classes, group outings, movie nights, and games, so people hardly ever feel left out or bored, and there are events, clubs, and outings scheduled each month along with housekeeping, laundry, linens, and optional respite care to give people breaks when they need them, and transportation is arranged for appointments. The facility allows pets, so residents don't have to part with their companions if they don't want to, and the property, which has 45 beds, welcomes seniors from diverse backgrounds and provides protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, services, and employment. The facility's team values meaningful relationships and aims to give peace of mind to both residents and their families by fostering a caring, friendly atmosphere where people can feel like themselves. Dorian Place Assisted Living's state license number is 1953101753, and the website, dorianplace.com, has more information, driving directions, and a photo gallery that show what life looks like inside the community, though there aren't details about parking, outdoor spaces, or some of the building's features, and the policy says no pets but the amenities mention a pet-friendly environment, so best to check that directly if bringing a pet is important. Tours are offered to help visitors see the setting and meet staff or residents before deciding, and with the community's supportive services, residents can enjoy social time, outings, and activities as they wish while keeping as much independence as possible, which really seems to matter to folks living there.
People often ask...
Dorian Place Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,859 per month.
Dorian Place Assisted Living offers assisted living.
There are 26 photos of Dorian Place Assisted Living on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 375 N Dorian Dr, Ontario, OR 97914.
No, Dorian Place Assisted 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.
Deficiency—Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval
24 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
24 Jan 2025Abuse: Neglect
Found that a safe medication administration system was not provided because the resident's blood sugar medication was not available for several days.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
10 Dec 2024Inspection
10 Dec 2024Inspection
Found that the Acuity-Based Staffing Tool was not updated to reflect resident care needs, with inconsistencies between the roster, care plans, and ABST data.
Licensing—Failed to use an ABST
10 Dec 2024Inspection
10 Dec 2024Inspection
Determined that insufficient staff prevented meeting residents' scheduled and unscheduled needs. The lack of staff led to unmet needs or delays in meeting them.
Licensing—Failed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents
25 Nov 2024Monitoring
25 Nov 2024Monitoring
Found deficiencies in RN delegation for insulin injections by unlicensed staff and in onboarding/training of direct care staff within 30 days of hire.
Deficiency—RN Delegation and Teaching
Deficiency—Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated and found a deficiency in providing modified special diets.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated an allegation of not providing a safe environment and found the licensee failed to be responsible for the operation of the facility and the quality of services rendered.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Found that the licensee failed to provide documents to the Department upon request.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated and identified a deficiency in staff training lacking methods to determine direct care staff competency.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Found that residents were not provided assistance with eating.
Licensing—Failed to assure resident rights
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Found a deficiency in medication administration controls due to lack of a pharmacist-approved system for tracking controlled substances and disposing of unused, outdated, or discontinued medications. This finding was substantiated.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
21 Nov 2024Inspection
21 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found a licensing violation for failing to evaluate a resident's condition, refer to the nurse, document the change, and update the service plan as needed.
Licensing—Failed to properly plan care
19 Nov 2024Inspection
19 Nov 2024Inspection
Determined that a deficiency occurred from not fully implementing and updating an acuity-based staffing tool.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
19 Nov 2024Inspection
19 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated the allegation and determined that a training program to determine direct care staff competency was lacking.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
19 Nov 2024Inspection
19 Nov 2024Inspection
Concluded there was a licensing violation involving failure to provide RN delegation and teaching, related to a safe environment.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
19 Nov 2024Inspection
19 Nov 2024Inspection
Found qualified awake direct care staff were not provided in sufficient numbers to meet the 24-hour needs of residents.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
12 Nov 2024Inspection
12 Nov 2024Inspection
Concluded that a licensing violation occurred after failing to fully implement and update an acuity-based staffing tool.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
11 Nov 2024Inspection
11 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found that medications were not stored in locked containers in a secured environment.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
11 Nov 2024Inspection
11 Nov 2024Inspection
Investigated the allegation and found a deficiency in keeping medications secure between setup and administration. This constitutes a licensing violation.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
03 Nov 2024Inspection
03 Nov 2024Inspection
Found a transportation-related deficiency for failing to arrange or provide transportation for residents discharged from the hospital.
Licensing—Failed to provide transportation for medical or social purposes
24 Oct 2024Inspection
24 Oct 2024Inspection
Found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system that placed a resident at risk of harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
24 Oct 2024Inspection
24 Oct 2024Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found an acuity-based staffing tool was not fully implemented or updated.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Oct 2024Inspection
24 Oct 2024Inspection
Investigated and concluded a licensing violation occurred due to not fully implementing and updating an acuity-based staffing tool.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
24 Oct 2024Inspection
24 Oct 2024Inspection
Found that a safe medication administration system was not provided, leaving medications unsecured and residents at risk.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
09 Oct 2024Abuse: Neglect
09 Oct 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found a violation of safe medication administration; the resident did not receive prescribed pain medication for about two days, and a $500 fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
08 Oct 2024Inspection
08 Oct 2024Inspection
Investigated and found that qualified awake direct care staff were not sufficient in number to meet 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled resident needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
08 Oct 2024Inspection
08 Oct 2024Inspection
Investigated the allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and determined a licensing violation occurred due to incomplete ABST implementation.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
08 Oct 2024License Condition
08 Oct 2024License Condition
Investigated the allegation of failing to provide a safe environment and found deficiencies in safety compliance.
Regulatory Action—Failed to provide safe environment
08 Oct 2024License Condition
08 Oct 2024License Condition
Investigated an allegation that a safe environment was not provided and identified a safety deficiency.
Regulatory Action—Failed to provide safe environment
20 Sept 2024Licensure
20 Sept 2024Licensure
Found widespread deficiencies in administration, resident assessment and care planning, change-of-condition processes, health services, infection control, and medication management across the facility.
Found deficiencies in staffing, ABST implementation, staff training, resident diets, and overall operations.
Licensing—Failed to provide safe environment
11 Sept 2024Complaint
11 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated a medication administration without a current order and found that medication orders were not followed.
Deficiency—Systems: Medications and Treatments
11 Jun 2024Inspection
11 Jun 2024Inspection
Found unsafe medication administration practices involving giving medications beyond prescribed amounts, resulting in adverse symptoms for a resident. This violated resident rights.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
14 May 2024Abuse: Neglect
14 May 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found a failure to maintain a safe medication administration system, resulting in a resident going without prescribed pain medication for about three days in March 2024.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
05 Apr 2024Inspection
05 Apr 2024Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found a violation for failing to carry out medication and treatment orders as prescribed.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
07 Feb 2024Abuse: Neglect
07 Feb 2024Abuse: Neglect
Found neglect due to failure to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in two days without insulin for a resident and a $500 fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
19 Dec 2023Licensure
19 Dec 2023Licensure
Found extensive cleanliness and repair deficiencies in the kitchen; a follow-up visit showed substantial compliance.
Found that medications were not available, causing a resident to miss doses and experience discomfort; this was identified as abuse/neglect with a fine assessed.
Abuse—Failed to have medication available
05 May 2023Abuse: Neglect
05 May 2023Abuse: Neglect
Found a violation of a safe medication administration system, which led to a resident not receiving psychotropic medication and experiencing discomfort.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
08 Mar 2023Inspection
08 Mar 2023Inspection
Investigated a claim that staff failed to provide a safe medication administration system and delayed a PRN nebulizer treatment, finding neglect and abuse.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
07 Feb 2023Inspection
07 Feb 2023Inspection
Found that a staff member failed to administer scheduled medication and falsified the MAR, and the medication administration system was not safe, constituting abuse.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
25 Jan 2023Inspection
25 Jan 2023Inspection
Found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in a resident missing an evening dose.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
03 Dec 2022Inspection
03 Dec 2022Inspection
Investigated a medication safety allegation and found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system, with related abuse/neglect. A med error occurred when an unprescribed medication was given without checking the MAR.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
24 Oct 2022Licensure
24 Oct 2022Licensure
Identified significant kitchen cleanliness and repair deficiencies during the initial visit; a follow-up found substantial compliance with the applicable rules.
Investigated and found a failure to ensure medications were taken as ordered, constituting neglect and abuse.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
18 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
18 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint about medication administration and found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system. A patient ran out of pain medication and was not given a 12 a.m. dose, resulting in an ER visit.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
11 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
11 Aug 2022Abuse: Neglect
Determined that a safe medication administration system was not provided, resulting in missed doses of scheduled pain medication and patient pain.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
30 Jun 2022Inspection
30 Jun 2022Inspection
Investigated the financial exploitation allegation and found the resident was not protected from exploitation, with money reportedly taken by an unknown person.
Licensing—Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
31 May 2022Abuse: Neglect
31 May 2022Abuse: Neglect
Determined a violation of the safe medication administration system occurred, resulting in pain and distress due to missed pain medications; a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
01 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
01 Apr 2022Abuse: Neglect
Investigated and found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system, resulting in a $250 fine.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
24 Feb 2022Abuse: Neglect
24 Feb 2022Abuse: Neglect
Found a failure to provide a safe medication administration system that resulted in missed pain medication doses for the resident.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
27 Sept 2021Inspection
27 Sept 2021Inspection
Identified a deficiency in the medication administration process that caused a misdose and safety risk.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
27 Jul 2021Validation
27 Jul 2021Validation
Identified deficiencies in medication administration and fire safety documentation during the re-licensure process; follow-up indicated substantial compliance overall.
Deficiency—Comment
Deficiency—Systems: Treatment Orders
Deficiency—Systems: Medication Administration
Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Safety
Deficiency—Fire and Life Safety: Training For Residents
Deficiency—Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval
02 Sept 2020Inspection
02 Sept 2020Inspection
Determined that medication orders were not carried out as prescribed. Identified a violation related to medication administration.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
13 Jul 2020Inspection
13 Jul 2020Inspection
Investigated the allegation that the facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system. Found inadequate professional oversight of the medication administration system.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
25 May 2019Abuse: Neglect
25 May 2019Abuse: Neglect
Investigated allegations of neglect related to medication administration safety and found that a resident did not receive medications as directed, resulting in physical harm.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
16 Apr 2018Inspection
16 Apr 2018Inspection
Found that a safe environment was not provided.
Licensing—Failed to perform adequate screening or assessment
25 Oct 2016Inspection
25 Oct 2016Inspection
Investigated and substantiated the allegation of inadequate housekeeping services, finding unclean conditions.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate housekeeping services
16 Aug 2016Inspection
16 Aug 2016Inspection
Investigated a staffing allegation and found a deficiency in how staffing levels were determined. There was no defined system to determine appropriate numbers of caregivers based on resident acuity and service needs.
Licensing—Failed to provide appropriate staffing
30 Jul 2016Inspection
30 Jul 2016Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found violations related to medication recordkeeping accuracy and providing a safe environment for a resident.
Licensing—Failed to keep medication record current or accurate
16 Jun 2016Abuse: Neglect
16 Jun 2016Abuse: Neglect
Investigated the neglect allegation and identified a failure to provide a safe environment.
Abuse—Failed to provide safe environment
10 Apr 2015Inspection
10 Apr 2015Inspection
Found a failure to administer medication as ordered and to provide necessary care/services to maintain health and safety.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
02 Jun 2014Inspection
02 Jun 2014Inspection
Investigated the allegation of not providing a safe medication administration system. Concluded there was a failure to follow MD med orders.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
21 Nov 2013Abuse: Neglect
21 Nov 2013Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a neglect allegation; substantiated failure to provide service and assessed a $300 fine.
Abuse—Failed to provide service
03 Sept 2013Inspection
03 Sept 2013Inspection
Found a medication administration deficiency due to failing to administer medication as ordered. This included an inadequate medication administration system.
Licensing—Failed to administer medication as ordered
18 Jun 2013Inspection
18 Jun 2013Inspection
Found that a medical order was not obtained and that an adequate medication administration system was not maintained.
Licensing—Failed to obtain medical order
05 Sept 2012Inspection
05 Sept 2012Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found a deficient medication administration system that posed potential harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
25 Jun 2012Inspection
25 Jun 2012Inspection
Found that the medication administration system was not adequately maintained.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
09 Mar 2012Inspection
09 Mar 2012Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found the provider failed to provide a safe medication administration system.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
13 Oct 2011Abuse: Neglect
13 Oct 2011Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a neglect allegation and found failure to respond to call lights promptly and to provide appropriate care to residents.
Abuse—Failed to answer call light in a timely manner
09 Oct 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
09 Oct 2011Abuse: Financial abuse
Found theft of medications and improper administration as part of a financial abuse finding.
Abuse—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
22 Sept 2011Abuse: Neglect
22 Sept 2011Abuse: Neglect
Investigated the change-in-condition oversight allegation and found failures in monitoring, with weight loss and skin breakdown observed.
Abuse—Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition
01 Jan 2011Abuse: Neglect
01 Jan 2011Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a neglect allegation and found failures in oversight and monitoring of changes in condition. Findings were substantiated and a fine was assessed.
Abuse—Failed to provide oversight and monitoring of change of condition
03 Dec 2010Abuse: Neglect
03 Dec 2010Abuse: Neglect
Investigated a complaint alleging neglect of care and improper care planning; found neglect occurred and necessary care was not provided.
Abuse—Failed to properly plan care
28 Sept 2010Inspection
28 Sept 2010Inspection
Found that a safe medication administration system was not provided, creating a risk of harm.
Licensing—Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
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