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Manor Special Care Center in Medford, OR

Manor Special Care Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Medford, OR.

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1200 Mira Mar Avenue., Medford, OR 97504

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4.5 from 56 reviews
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Overall Review of Manor Special Care Center

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Memory care is a draw

Residents highlight on-campus memory and continuing care support when needs change.

Residents considering memory care describe the memory-care unit as strong, with one person specifically praising it as the best in the county. Reviews also point to care that extends beyond independent living, including skilled nursing and rehab services on the same campus. Several comments frame “total lifetime care” as a reason to choose the community early rather than later.

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Dining quality stands out

Dining quality is repeatedly praised, including multiple dining venues.

Multiple residents say the food is excellent, with comments describing it as consistently “so good” and “great.” Reviews also mention enjoying several dining venues, along with a more restaurant-style feel. A resident visiting for care also specifically calls out very good meals, and another highlights healthy meal variety across the dining options.

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Activities keep schedules full

Residents say there are plenty of things to do daily.

Reviews frequently mention the range of on-site activities, including resident-driven groups and lots of calendar options. People describe fitness classes, outdoor time, and specific activities they enjoy, like exercise programs and social games. Several residents also describe using the community’s facilities—like the gym, pool, and common spaces—as part of everyday life.

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Staff is consistently attentive

Residents describe staff as cheerful, caring, and helpful.

Many reviews focus on staff attitudes, saying they are compassionate, attentive, and genuinely enjoy their work. In skilled-nursing experiences, one resident specifically praises nursing staff and CNAs as compassionate, alongside a clean facility. Other comments credit staff across multiple departments with making transitions smoother and daily life more supportive.

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Plenty to do nearby

Residents also mention regional outings beyond campus.

Some residents point out that there is no shortage of things to do in the surrounding area, including local parks, theaters, and cultural options. Reviews also reference access to dining and seasonal experiences around Southern Oregon, alongside walking and hiking opportunities associated with the region. These comments complement what residents say is available on-site.

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Cost feels high for some

At least a couple reviews call out cost as a downside.

A small number of residents describe the community as pricey, with one comment noting it is “bit costly.” Another review questions value by comparing the experience to an expectation for a monthly cost of about $5k.

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Features

Housing

  • 25 resident community capacity 25 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Rogue Valley International (5 miles away) Rogue Valley International (5 miles away)

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Southern Oregon Orthopedics (0.6 miles)
  • Rogue Valley Dermatology (0.6 miles)
  • Jayrus Francis S. Soliman, M.D. - Primary Care Physician (0.6 miles)
  • Oregon Interventional Radiology (0.6 miles)
  • Anesthesia (0.6 miles)
  • Bear Creek Naturopathic Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Cataract & Laser Institute Of Southern Oregon Pc (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Black Oak Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Asante Medford Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Mother Earth Medicines (2.1 miles)
  • Oregon Farmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bonsai Teriyaki & Sushi (0.6 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (0.6 miles)
  • Black Bear Diner Medford (0.8 miles)
  • The Point Pub and Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Jalapenos Taco Shop (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Shari's Cafe and Pies (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • The Human Bean Medford, E. Barnett Rd (0.7 miles)
  • The Human Bean Medford, S. Pacific Hwy (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • The Good Bean Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Noonie's Boba Tea (2 miles)
  • Forage Coffee (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (0.9 miles)
  • Asante Health System (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Holmes Park (1.1 miles)
  • Hawthorne Park (2.1 miles)
  • Donahue Frohnmeyer Park (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (1.3 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown USA (2.2 miles)

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