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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $4,916 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 226 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 2512 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Bonaventure of Albany
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Bonaventure staff is wonderful. They are very attentive to the changing needs of the residents. In hindsight I wish I had been more focused while reviewing the care plan. It is very important in...
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 The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
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My mom is in their memory care now and we are not as happy with that. Her hygiene is not as good and laundry service is bringing her clothes that are not hers. Cleanliness of Opal could be better.
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 Brookdale River Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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I like how it is like a small community within the place. Staff is friendly and keep the place in good condition. I would like to see them be more proactive about trying to encourage the residents to join in...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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 Jurgens Park Senior Living
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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 Cherrywood Memory Care
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The activities are good, the ability for our family member to walk outside, the overall environment. Laundry is a problem. 1 washer and dryer for the entire facility and it just cannot be done in a timely...
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.
Going through the journey of Alzheimer's disease is complicated. This knowledge was the inspiration for the design and completion of The Cherrywood. From the moment you arrive you will notice the difference that sets The Cherrywood apart from all other communities. As you walk in the parking lot...
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Photo of Country Meadows Village
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This is reasonably priced and the staff I deal with are accommodating. They have our apts cleaned weekly and keep the common areas clean. We have out of town guest preform some sort of music in the central...
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.
Country Meadows Village Retirement Community is located in the vibrant and beautiful community of Woodburn, Oregon. Our picturesque retirement village is located on beautifully lush and sprawling grounds filled with garden paths and well-maintained and groomed topiaries. Only a short ride away...
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Photo of Skyline Manor Care Home
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Kind, dedicated and helpful people. They went above & beyond to make my mom feel comfortable & welcome. They have given individual care and mom is thriving there. I'm grateful for a positive transition and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Skyline Manor Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community situated in the city of Salem, Oregon. Salem, which is located in Marion and Polk counties, is known for its year-round events, including the Oregon State Fair, the Bite of Salem and the Salem Film Festival. Residents also...
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Photo of Regency Woodland
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The staff at Woodland are all exceedingly warm and friendly and take good care of my brother. His physical needs have changed since moving in, and Woodland continues to meet his needs. They involve the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Regency Woodland's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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Photo of Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care
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The facility/staff treat each resident as an individual. They watch to keep them safe and address their emotional needs as well as their physical needs. My mom's room is just right for her bed and chest of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care is located in the beautiful capital area of Salem, Oregon, which is in Marion County. Our charming community is located near the Willamette River in the middle of the Willamette Valley. Salem is a great place to live and a wonderful place for family and friends to...
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Photo of Regency Park Place at Corvallis
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Small community atmosphere. Very welcoming. Many activities. No stairs and no elevators. Nice walking paths around the property. Very close to the main hospital, clinics, and the bulk of the Drs offices....
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.
Welcome home to Regency Park Place at Corvallis. Our community offers Retirement and Assisted Living services in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community has 46 apartments all on one level. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with patios. Regency Park Place provides ...
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Photo of Summer Crest A.C.H.
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I can't speak highly enough of Summercrest. My father is quite a difficult person and they are endlessly patient and committed to a high quality of care. I couldn't ask for better partners in working...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Summercrest Adult Care! At Summercrest Adult Care we offer professional 24-hour care for elderly individuals with multiple chronic conditions. We are trained and experienced caregivers that are dedicated to promoting a peaceful and enjoyable life for our elderly residents. Our goal is...
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Photo of Rosewood Park
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5 for all. My mom is in hospice and no longer there but she loved it there and I was impressed with it. Also the residents there all seemed to like the place. I would recommend it if ever asked where 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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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Photo of Village at Keizer Ridge
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My Sister is enjoying Keizer Ridge even though it's not home. This is her new home and she has her poodle [name removed] which all the residents absolutely Love. They have a new activity director that's...
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 Regent Court
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We have been really happy with the experience overall. The staff have primarily been wonderful. There is some lack of communication between the regular staff and the weekend staff, and there are times we've...
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.
Regent Court is a senior living community located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon in the county of Benton. Seniors living at Regent Court always feel secure knowing that the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is just one block away from their community. This ensures that seniors always have...
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I would rate each item a"5". The only problem we had was sometimes getting hold of someone on the weekends. Once your family member makes a personal connection with a staff member things seem to settle into...
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.
Life Like You’d ImaginedWhen we were younger, we all probably imagined spending our retired years enjoying life to the fullest. Now, you can. We’ll do the cooking. We’ll do the cleaning. We’ll take care of the lawn. You just do the senior living. You’ll find us located in the lush hillsides...
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Photo of Holi Senior Living
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What we like the most about the community is that they were all helpful and the facility was very clean. Yes, we would recommend Holi Senior Living based on the experience we have had with the community.
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 Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
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There is no perfect place. Requirements need to be prioritized such that you find a place that meets 75% or more of your needs. My selection of JC was based on my father's needs. Had I been looking for a...
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 Brookdale Salem
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The staff are excellent, they understand memory issues. They are patient and take time with an individual that may be having a difficult time. The facility has multiple activities everyday to keep the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAt our premium community, Washington area seniors receive exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We offer specialized care for residents impaired by symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. We do that by providing a...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills
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Moving our parents into assisted living was a tough decision. Prestige Southern Hills has done a great job of welcoming them and treating them like family. They are always happy to help when needed, but also...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills (A) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills offers assisted living services on the outskirts of Salem, the state capital of Oregon. Salem is home to Willamette University as well as popular dining and shopping venues. For residents who want to...
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Photo of Arbor Oaks Terrace Memory Care
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What we like the most about Arbor Oaks are the private room cleanliness of facility staff friendliness. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Arbor Oaks Terrace Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Newberg, Oregon. Newberg is a quaint and charming city located in the thriving metropolitan area of Portland. Newberg is known as the first stop of Oregon wine country, with friendly people, a vibrant downtown area with a...
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It's a very difficult transition for anyone and at any stage in their life.When searching for my husbands care he would not have been so at home as he was with Ivy Court. It's SO important to shop and...
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.
Assisted living is all one story, 50 Apt. Studios and one bedroom units. Pets welcome, bathing services twice a week are included in base rent. Weekly housekeeping also included in rent. 24 hour beverage and snack bar, Private dining room available for guest and resident use. Full calendar of...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living West Hills
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My loved one is currently a resident at Prestige Senior Living West Hills and things have been very good so far at this facility! My loved one's apartment is very nice. The facility is nice and very clean,...
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.
Prestige Senior Living West Hills (A) Corvallis, OR Prestige Senior Living West Hills is an assisted living community located in Corvallis Oregon. Corvallis provides all of the advantages to living near a university yet retains in small town charm. We are located just a few miles from the Oregon...
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We've been very happy with their care of my sister. Her ALS gives them extra challenges, but they've been very responsive when there needs to be changes or issues arise.
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.
This looks great, but our name has changed from Avamere at Albany to Albany Senior Living by Cogir.
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Photo of Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The staff at Emerald Gardens,is friendly,caring,vigilant. Residents are provided with many activities and social events to keep up moral and maintain the highest quality of life. You will sleep well knowing...
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.
Nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area, Emerald Gardens is one of Woodburn's premiere senior living communities located at the heart of the Willamette Valley. Your Home. We are a community where you have a sense of place and belonging. Our residents have...

Cost of assisted living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,717 per month.

Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, OR
$4,916/mo
$4,946/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. state and national averages

Polk County, OR
$4,916/mo
$4,777/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,916/mo
$5,413/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,137/mo
Private
$6,131/mo
Studio
$5,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,542/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,471/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Polk County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, OROregonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,916/mo$4,777/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,413/mo$5,161/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,564/mo$4,377/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$4,916/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$5,413/mo
Oregon:$5,161/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$4,564/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Polk County, OROR stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Polk County, OR

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Polk County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Polk County, OR$6,241/mo$5,917/mo+5.5%
Oregon$6,125/mo$5,755/mo+6.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Polk County, OR
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,917/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$6,125/mo
2023 average cost:$5,755/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

4.7
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 440 family reviews

7.8
Review score204 facilities440 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 440 reviews of 204 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

7.8
Polk County, OR204 facilities
8.0
Falls City, OR165 facilities
8.1
Dallas, OR6 facilities

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 440 reviews of 204 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*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
75.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
13.7%
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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
13.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
27%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
53.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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