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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bend, OR
The cost of independent living in Bend is about $4,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 262 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver.
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This place is wonderful. Everyone is happy and welcoming. Clean and spacious. Apartments are just the right size. Everything you need is available. I hear the food is good too! my mother in law is...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Stone Lodge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll love coming home to the majestic Stone Lodge. We're close to all the things that make life great, like shopping, healthcare, restaurants, and numerous outdoor attractions. We're a family at Stone Lodge,...
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Everyone from the main supervisor to the people who make meals and clean, they were very friendly, helpful and all around great people. They make you feel like family. I will refer anyone needing senior...
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.
We focus on high quality, personalized care with a focus on full spectrum nursing care coordination.We have 68 units in total on two floors consisting of studios and one bedrooms. Our community is not too small or large and is just the right size to be able to make friends and get excellent care...
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Cascades protected my mom from my deranged sister to the very end and went above and beyond in every way. I’ve volunteered at multiple memory care facilities, and this one is by far the best I’ve ever...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Cascades of Bend, you can relax and enjoy yourself while we take care of the day-to-day tasks to make it possible. Our lifestyle is perfect for seniors who are ready to give up the worries of home ownership, but not the freedom to come and go as they please. Wonderful opportunities abound for...
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Great sales staff, [name removed] is the sweetest and so accommodating. Front reception is friendly and helpful. Medical staff and it's leadership is ok, could be more compassionate and caring. It all starts...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Fox Hollow'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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The staff members really stood out to us when we first were looking into Awbrey Place. Based on the experience we have had so far we would have to give them a 5 for everything, we and would recommend this...
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.
Awbrey Place is located in scenic Bend Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. We are on the east side of town between Providence and Mountainview Parks. Bend is known for its recreational and cultural opportunities. We encourage our residents to enjoy all the area has to offer, from...
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Mt. Bachelor Assisted Living community is very understaffed, however our family really loves the look if the community as well as the feeling of the place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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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I would like to say what sold us was cleanliness and greeting by staff. Mom has been here 3 years and has been quite happy. For what we have all been through since January of 2020 Regency has done an amazing...
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.
Regency Village at Bend honors the value of the human spirit by empowering residents to maximize their independence and focus on what is most important; life. Our community is very active and filled with residents involved in a wide variety of activities and events. Whether there is a group of...
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6.5
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30 reviews
Problem was the beginning of no house keeping, food was getting lesser and later. Salad bar was going away and not enough in it. Meals delayed, no activity assistance. But they had a lot of activities....
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.
Aspen Ridge features 75 indepenent beautiful and spacious apartments plus 10 cottages in an active senior community, each with an outstanding view. At Aspen Ridge, our residents take advantage of opportunities for an active lifestyle. You can start the day with an exercise class. Or, you can take...
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I would highly recommend The Alexander, definitely look into it! What really stands out to me is their offerings / amenities, the exquisite environment and the friendly exceptional service. They are world...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Reimagine your life at The Alexander – where home meets everything you love about your favorite high-end resort. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, The Alexander redefines active senior living for those 55+. Offering stunning views of the Cascade Range and high desert landscapes, you’ll find...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pilot Butte Village is a 55+ Age Restricted Community Rental Complex. Located in the Hospital District near St Charles Medical Center and Bend Memorial Clinic. The Forum Shops are a few blocks away.
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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.
Imagine living in scenic Central Oregon and enjoying 300 days of sunshine, great golfing, fishing, hiking, and skiing. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village is located on 24-plus acres along the Deschutes River and has easy River Trail access. It’s also less than a mile from the Bend Athletic...
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My mother lived at Whispering Winds and that was a wonderful place! I would have taken her back there but they don’t have any kind of assistance with the medications and things. That place is number one!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Discover a distinctive difference in retirement living…at Whispering Winds. The next great retirement adventure awaits you in Bend, Oregon. Whispering Winds features 112 of Central Oregon's largest and most extraordinary Two-Bedroom, One-Bedroom, and Studio retirement apartment homes. We offer...
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Cost of independent living in Bend, OR
The average cost of senior living in Bend is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunriver, OR with an average of $4,118 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bend, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bend, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bend vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bend, OR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bend
Recent reviews for independent living in Bend
Mt. Bachelor Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bend, OR
5.0
It's been positive. The staff us caring, and busy about their tasks. Facility is well kept. Questions are answered by staff promptly. I have already recommended to others.
Regency Village at Bend
5.0
I really love this facility, everyone is just so great here. They’re so friendly and the staff is taking great care of my mother-in-law. It’s been a really tough transition for her and the community is being very kind. They actually showed her around to meet some of the other residents to ...
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Fox Hollow Independent and Assisted Living in Bend, OR
5.0
Moved my Mom during covid19. Accommodating, helpful, friendly and welcoming. My Mom has been here a month and loves it! Great staff, food and services during this difficult time! Highly recommend.
Bend independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bend, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bend independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bend independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bend independent 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 independent living communities in Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
75%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stone Lodge, Prestige Senior Living High Desert and Regency Village at Redmond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bend, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Bend, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bend, Oregon is Stone Lodge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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