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Desert Sage Retirement draws mixed feedback: many families praise the friendly staff, clean common areas, and active social calendar, while a substantial number of reviewers raise serious concerns about food quality, staff turnover, and safety incidents, especially after a change in ownership. Overall the community shows a wide range of experiences, from glowing recommendations to warnings to avoid the facility.
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Desert Sage Retirement is a senior living community in Bend, Oregon offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 28 reviews.
Desert Sage Retirement is a independent living and skilled nursing / long term care community in Bend, Oregon.
Families rate Desert Sage Retirement 3.7 out of 5 based on 28 Google reviews.
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Help Me Choose3.7overall · 28 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (28)
Jessica Pollock
Jul 2026
This place is horrible. My mama was sexually assaulted by a male nurse, the med techs have messed up her meds multiple times, the food is garbage. They NEVER call me back. I’m contacting lawyers. I have my mama on waitlist for other places. I have a fully autistic son otherwise she would live with me. I’m reporting them constantly.
Kaye Dobson
Apr 2026
My mom always complains about the food, and her room is not always clean. But every one is very friendly and helpful.
Heather Osborn
Apr 2026
New ownership...high staff turnover and poor training. Food is not good...few choices..lots of pork and gravy. Not much fresh fruits and vegetables. New paint job, carpet and art....but that doesn't matter if other things are bad. Please don't put your parents there.<br><br>This was dinner 9/10/2025. So disappointed that things havent changed.<br><br>As of March 2026 not much has changed. Food could be better, continued staff turnover and poor response time from management.
james secara
Mar 2026
We just recently moved my father-in-law to Desert Sage Retirement and I have to say everything went very smoothly. The staff are extremely professional, courteous and kind.<br>We totally recommend Desert Sage Retirement. They facilities are top notch and so are the staff.
Kitty Warner
Mar 2026
I have been working with Paasche Brown, Director of Sales and Outreach for Desert Sage Retirement and i must say that she has been a delight.<br>My father was a resident of the Memory Care facility of Desert Sage and his cognitive state was upgraded.<br>Paasche facilitated everything for his move to the Retirement facility. Also, I have had multiple questions and favors to ask of her and she is amazing.<br>I am unable to do much, as I do not live close to my father so I am very reliant on the staff.<br>So far, I am very pleased with Desert Sage Retirement. My father has his own room, and seems very happy being there.<br>Thank you to all the staff and especially Paasche.
Desert Sage Retirement offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Desert Sage Retirement is located at 1010 NE Purcell Blvd in Bend, Oregon.
Desert Sage Retirement draws mixed feedback: many families praise the friendly staff, clean common areas, and active social calendar, while a substantial number of reviewers raise serious concerns about food quality, staff turnover, and safety incidents, especially after a change in ownership. Overall the community shows a wide range of experiences, from glowing recommendations to warnings to avoid the facility.
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