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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
1515 Photos available
9.7
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25 reviews
9.7
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I have enjoyed seeing the creative and fun activities that are offered at Heron Pointe. From the wonderful programs at holidays and special occasions to full range of weekly activities, I enjoy seeing how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heron Pointe is known for offering exceptional assisted and independent living options for seniors in Monmouth, Oregon. We offer quiet country living for those wishing for a relaxing retirement with first class amenities. We are less than one mile from Western Oregon University, and our residents...
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Photo of The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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41 reviews
5 star
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Great atmosphere. room sizes and amenities offered are good, better than the other options we looked at. I do recommend The Iris to others looking, it is a good choice for memory care.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement and Assisted Living Community Life is good here in our...
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Photo of Jefferson Lodge
1919 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Jefferson Lodge and overall the experience was great for her while she was there. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Jefferson Manor Memory Care by Revera, has cared for Alzheimer’s/Dementia seniors in the downtown Dallas, Oregon community since 1972. With 41 apartments, our small size contributes to a warm, home-like atmosphere. The staff members at Jefferson Manor are committed to providing the best care for...
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Photo of Meadowlark Senior Living
99 Photos available
9.9
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25 reviews
9.9
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25 reviews
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I love living here. I moved here a year ago from my daughter's house a year and a half ago. There have been lots of changes, sometimes that happens but in our case it is for the better. I go with the flow....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lebanon offers premier independent and assisted living accommodations for seniors in the Linn County, Oregon area. We offer the advantage of small-town living, combined with the convenience of nearby large metropolitan areas for shopping, entertainment and advanced medical services. Our community...
Photo of Canfield Place
1010 Photos available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
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I agree to all of the above. Just wish the cost was less. Based on the experience we have had so far with Canfield Place, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live at Canfield Place Retirement Community and live the balanced life. We are located in the peaceful neighborhood of Highland Hills, close to beautiful Sexton Mountain and Cooper Mountain Nature Park. However, we are a short bus ride to Beaverton, where you can catch The Max or indulge your...
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Photo of Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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35 reviews
9.7
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35 reviews
5 star
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1 yr HERE - THE CARE STAFF ARE SUPERB AND Prompt - the community is CLEAN - APARTMENT is spacious AND LIGHT WITH Beautiful Views - ENJOYS THE AINING
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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Photo of Cedar Crest Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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16 reviews
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I can not say enough good about the facility/staff in regards for their heart towards your loved one! my title of review is "OVER AND ABOVE CARE' with the highest recommendation! the whole staff was easy to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our Sinceri Senior Living-exclusive Meaningful Moments programming offers customized care plans, purposeful activities and events, and a caring staff that supports each resident’s holistic wellbeing each and every day. As a community dedicated to residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms...
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Photo of Willamette Manor
1616 Photos available
9.5
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9 reviews
9.5
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9 reviews
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The cost for the room was good. We picked this community, because of the price, and location. The staff were so wonderful. They bent over backwards to make us feel comfortable and help with his medical...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Willamette Manor is a Stand-Alone 42 Unit Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon, Oregon, that has been serving area residents for almost 90 years.Our mission is to provide quality services with traditional values to seniors and disabled persons in our community.We're a community where...
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Photo of MorningStar of Beaverton
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
9.5
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24 reviews
5 star
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My dad entered memory care at Morning Star in 2023. Either my mom or I was with him daily. So we spent many hours there. Morning Star is a beautiful facility. It looks clean and smells clean. However, it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Ackerly at Sherwood
1111 Photos available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
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I moved my mom into the Ackerly and the experience was very positive. [name removed] was the salesperson who we worked with and he was professional, personable, knowledgeable and caring. He provided valuable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
SENIOR LIVING IN SHERWOOD, OREGONThe Ackerly at Sherwood is a senior living community in the heart of Sherwood, Oregon, offering a continuum of care services that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
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Photo of Brookdale Forest Grove
88 Photos available
9.4
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54 reviews
9.4
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54 reviews
5 star
56%
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I like living here Really well, "What do I not "like" The meals are. Good I like playing Bingo and enjoy playing pokeno. The other Residents are.smt The staff are just Marvelous. All around a great place to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
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Photo of Brookdale River Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
9.3
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32 reviews
9.3
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32 reviews
5 star
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I cannot say enough good about Brookdale and the positive setting they offer! They were super friendly and welcoming. Answered questions I didn't even know I had! The intake process was so much easier than...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rethinking Senior Living. Redefining Independence.Senior living doesn’t have to look like a nursing home. At our exclusive senior living community, residents receive personal care in a setting that feels just like home sweet home in the Marion County, Oregon region. We are located in Keizer,...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Albany
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
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The residents are fabulous and my mom and dad feel good there. So the only really major complaint is the food. It needs a lot of improvement. It would also be nice if their menu, besides what the daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Brookdale Wilsonville
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.2
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62 reviews
9.2
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62 reviews
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My mother in law loves everything about Brookdale...the food, staff,events, & facility are all the best. We couldn't get her to move if we wanted to. Absolutely would recommend it friends & others. We are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Leave behind the chores of housekeeping, laundry and yard maintenance and use that newfound time to pursue a long-held passion when you come home to Brookdale Wilsonville, a retirement community offering independent and personal care options. Re-ignite that busy social life you once enjoyed or...
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Photo of Jurgens Park Senior Living
1313 Photos available
9.0
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59 reviews
9.0
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59 reviews
5 star
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Friendly and helpful staff. Special outings included with residents are activities. Other friendly and easy to get along with.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is designed to provide a comfortable home in small buildings where relationships between residents and staff are personal. Our ratio of caregivers to residents is higher than industry standards and allows for quality care 24 hours a day. Each home includes individually controlled...
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Photo of The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
44 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
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Beautiful community with staff that really seems to care about the residents. The dining and common areas are welcoming as is the small enclosed courtyard. The individual rooms are quite spacious with large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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Photo of Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care - West
11 Photo available
8.9
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5 reviews
8.9
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5 reviews
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Sweet Bye N Bye has been a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring an seems genuinely happy to be there. I appreciate the activities offered to keep the residents engaged and they try to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Village at Keizer Ridge
1919 Photos available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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29 reviews
5 star
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As with probably all facilities family must be frequent visitors to check on the care of their family member - we've had to address issues with management that we saw because we are there frequently. With...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village at Keizer Ridge is an assisted living community located in Keizer, Oregon in Marion county. For many seniors at the Village at Keizer Ridge, when they feel the need for some outdoor recreation, they simply walk a few blocks to the nearby McNary Golf Club and enjoy the professional 18...
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Photo of Battle Creek Memory Care
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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13 reviews
8.8
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13 reviews
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62%
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My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Cedar Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
1212 Photos available
8.8
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30 reviews
8.8
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30 reviews
5 star
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Eat there before you commit. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Recommend that for ALL facilities people are looking at. Staff are very caring. Impressive response when fire alarm went off. All staff seemed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Cedar Village Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. This community is located in the heart of Salem, close to parks, shopping and Salem Hospital. Our goal at Cedar Village is to exceed each resident's individual needs while...
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Photo of Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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16 reviews
5 star
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They have a hard time keeping a cook. Many kid type meals mini corn dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, sandwiches. Soggy over cook veggies. Other times meals good. PA system POOR, can't hear it and due to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the heart of Oregon's historic Willamette Valley, Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With views of the surrounding Coburg Hills and in proximity to fragrant peppermint farms, this relaxed country-style community is an...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Davenport Place
88 Photos available
8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
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I would recommend Davenport Place. The staff was very helpful. The move in went very smoothly. The communication with the family is great. I get notified by staff regarding falls, medications, and any...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Davenport Place is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Silverton, Oregon. Silverton is located at the foot of the majestic Cascade Mountains, on the east side of the Willamette Valley. Silverton is famous for the exquisite Oregon Gardens as well as the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright home,...
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Photo of Meadow Creek Village
2020 Photos available
8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
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The staff is very caring and even came to Grandma's service when she passed. The activities director is full of energy and so sweet. They have tons of activities and have monthly calendars for residents...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Meadow Creek we promise to assist you with the care you need so you can live the life you want. We promise to treat you with respect, honor your privacy, encourage your independent and provide you with the support you need.Meadow Creek has cared for seniors in the Salem community since 1992. ...
Photo of Brookdale McMinnville Town Center
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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8.6
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35 reviews
8.6
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35 reviews
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So far so good, my sister who lives close by and I concur that to date we are generally pleased with our experience at Brookdale.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live your best life every day.With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment for your next home. Whether you’re looking for independent living or personal care, our senior living community...
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Photo of Holi Senior Living
99 Photos available
8.6
Review score
11 reviews
8.6
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11 reviews
5 star
27%
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2 star
9%
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The facility was fine. Clean and well maintained. The issues we had were due to it being too modern for a person Mom's age, 96. No landline phone or cable tv. Cell phones and streaming to get the channels...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,570 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Polk County, OR vs. nearby counties

Polk County, OR
$4,714/mo
$4,802/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Polk County, OR vs. the state and national average

Polk County, OR
$4,714/mo
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Polk County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,714/mo
$5,242/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Polk County, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,860/mo
Private
$4,835/mo
Studio
$5,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,376/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,170/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,217/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Polk County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk County, OR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

Blue Haven RCF - Dallas

4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.

Anice Place Adult Foster Home, LLC in Albany, OR

4.1
I am very happy with the community. They could improve on the quality of the food. Overall, I would recommend to ther families.

McMinnville Memory Care

5.0
The people working at Pacifica are the best. They are all caring, loving and patient. I would never want to leave. The food is delicious (according to my mom) and nutritious and I've noticed that the menu is varied and has nice things like fresh fruit.

Polk County review score based on 472 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 472 reviews of 202 Polk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

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Polk County, OR202 facilities
8.6
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Review subcategories for Polk County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 472 reviews of 202 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Polk County, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Polk County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.9%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Polk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polk County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Polk County protect seniors.

Learn about Oregon Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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