Quick answers
- Is Gateway Gardens licensed?
- Gateway Gardens appears on the official licence list of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (list dated November 2, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, licence number 50R304, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Gateway Gardens have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 90. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Gateway Gardens?
- 178 Commons Drive, Eugene, OR 97401, Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the phone number of Gateway Gardens?
- (541) 302-1283, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend, Springfield (about 2.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Ascot Park Senior Living0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 66
- Footsteps at Greer Gardens0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 32
- Grace Manor Residential Care Community0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 21
- Marquis Eugene Assisted Living0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 87
- Marquis Eugene Memory Care0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 50
- Merrill Gardens at Eugene0.0 mi · Eugene, OR · capacity 32
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend2.7 mi · Springfield, OR
- McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center3.9 mi · Springfield, OR
- PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center18 mi · Cottage Grove, OR
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 50R304 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 90 |
| Address | 178 Commons Drive, Eugene, OR 97401 |
| County | Lane |
| State | Oregon |
| Phone | (541) 302‑1283 |
| Licensing agency | Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Oregon — Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit, list dated November 2, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances