The Springs at Mill Creek in The Dalles, Oregon, offers three levels of care designed to match differing needs: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Independent Living residents handle their own daily routines but benefit from maintenance-free housing and access to staff if circumstances change. Assisted Living provides help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and other activities of daily living while allowing residents to retain as much independence as possible. The dedicated Memory Care neighborhood supports individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia through structured programming, specialized staffing, and an environment intended to reduce confusion and promote safety.

Clinical resources back up each care level. The campus is a secured community, and licensed nurses are on site to oversee medication management, diabetic monitoring, incontinence care, and ambulatory assistance. Visiting physicians provide additional oversight, and the team can arrange hospice services when a resident’s condition warrants end-of-life support. Families who need short-term help can arrange respite stays, allowing a loved one to receive full services for a limited period while caregivers take a break. Staff are trained in memory support protocols, ensuring consistent supervision and timely responses to any changes in condition.

Apartments vary in size and layout, with some offering kitchenettes, balconies, patios, or decks, while others include fireplaces, air conditioning, cable or satellite television, and high-speed internet access. A limited number of first-floor residences open directly to outdoor areas, and pet-friendly policies accommodate many household animals. A central fireplace, piano, and additional seating rooms provide shared indoor gathering spots, and on-site parking is available. Not all apartments include every listed feature, so confirming specifics during a tour is recommended.

The culinary program follows an all-day dining model, letting residents choose mealtimes that suit their schedules. Three daily menus are available and can be modified to accommodate medical directives, including carbohydrate-controlled options for diabetes management. Staff members provide mealtime assistance or cueing for anyone who needs extra help, and guest meals encourage family and friends to dine on campus when they visit.

Residents can stay active through an on-site activity center, a library and computer lounge, and a swimming pool. Clubs and interest-based communities meet regularly, raised garden beds support seasonal planting, and the calendar includes happy hours, dances, live music, and group outings into the surrounding Columbia River Gorge region.