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Skylark Assisted Living in Ashland, OR

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900 Skylark Place, Ashland, OR 97520

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 29 reviews

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Overall Review of Skylark Assisted Living

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Staff warmth and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and supportive.

Many reviewers say staff members treated their loved ones with kindness and showed up during difficult moments. Several families describe help with day-to-day needs such as dressing, bathing, transfers, and medication management, along with a sense that staff were watching for concerns. A few reviewers also highlight particular people or roles—like a nurse who responds quickly to health issues—and describe communication with family as reassuring.

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Care execution is inconsistent

Some reviewers report serious lapses in care and responsiveness.

A recurring criticism is that care can fall short, including delayed responses to calls for help and situations where residents were left in poor conditions. Several reviewers specifically raise medication-related issues, such as med techs failing to deliver medication or leaving medication errors unaddressed. Others describe staff turnover, poor communication, and concerns that problems raised to management were not handled well.

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Memory care and nursing support

Reviews reflect both strong memory care support and medical oversight.

Multiple families describe memory care as a place where residents received helpful supervision and attention over time. Positive reviews mention nursing involvement when health issues came up and describe caregivers helping with daily activities. At the same time, the most urgent negative reviews also center on nursing and medication handling, suggesting execution varies by situation and staffing.

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Dining gets mixed reactions

Dining is a mix of positive meals and frequent complaints.

Some reviewers say meals were enjoyable, including desserts, and describe food that felt more appetizing than what their loved ones had elsewhere. Others report the food as institutional or unpleasant, including statements about meals being unsatisfactory or not provided as expected. A few reviews also mention family dining occasions and special dining experiences.

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Activities and outings vary

Residents get activities and outings, though review coverage is uneven.

Several reviewers describe their loved ones participating in scheduled daily activities, community events, and outings, including memory care activities like games and arts and crafts. Others mention an activities director and regular opportunities to get out of the building. A smaller set of reviews says activities can be limited, with residents spending much of the day in the day room.

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Features

Housing

87 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Rogue Valley International (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Cropper Medical (0.7 miles)
Artisan Eyeworks (1 miles)
Hersey Health Care (1.1 miles)
Crum, Theodore Asante Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
Elizabeth Institute (1.1 miles)
Siskiyou Eye Center (1.1 miles)
Ashland Center For Womens Health (1.2 miles)

Cafes

Pony Espresso (1.1 miles)
Rogue Valley Roasting Co. (1.1 miles)
Cafe 116 (1.1 miles)
Case Coffee Roasters (1.1 miles)
Morning Glory (1.6 miles)
Case Coffee Roasters (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.8 miles)

Parks

Garfield Park (1.1 miles)
Japanese Garden, Lithia Park (1.6 miles)
Hunter Park (1.7 miles)
Blue Heron Park (7.1 miles)
Colver Park Phoenix Oregon (7.1 miles)

Restaurants

Hiro Ramen (1.1 miles)
Brothers' Restaurant (1.2 miles)
Mix Sweet Shop (1.2 miles)
Pie + Vine (1.2 miles)
The Breadboard Restaurant (1.2 miles)
Belle Fiore Estate (1.2 miles)
Subway (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

Asante Ashland Community Hospital (1.3 miles)
Ashland Community Healthcare Services (1.3 miles)
Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (9.9 miles)
Asante Health System (10.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
Grateful Meds (4.3 miles)
Asante Medford Pharmacy (9.9 miles)
Black Oak Pharmacy (10 miles)

Places of Worship

Catholic Church-Our Lady of the Mountain (2.4 miles)

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