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The cost of independent living in Independence is about $4,250 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 416 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.

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Photo of Holiday Hidden Lakes
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2929 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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130 reviews
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They worked with us to ensure that the timing for our move was convenient. One of the administrators called me to report that he was concerned about my mother's adjustment. I appreciated that care. A driving...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hidden Lakes provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley in Salem, Hidden Lakes is built upon fifteen acres of beautifully landscaped, wooded grounds situated around a five-acre lake. Residents in the mood for adventure are...
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Photo of Redwood Heights by Cogir
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9.5
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9.5
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The staff workers are excellent and we would absolutely recommend Redwood Heights by Cogir to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Redwood Heights Retirement and Assisted Living Residence, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. Redwood Heights is located in the heart of Salem, only a short distance away from shopping, restaurants, parks and Salem Hospital, yet it's secluded location...
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Photo of Faye Wright Senior Living
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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70 reviews
8.7
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I think they were great in every aspect except communication. Value for the money was great. Good caring staff and care for much less than other places.
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.
Faye Wright Senior Living offers a community style setting allowing residents the luxury of knowing a trained staff member is always close by, ready and willing to help. At Fay Wright Senior Living it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching...
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8.6
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8.6
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Overall great experience. A couple of areas that could use improvement. 1) Their mail service!!! A FEW times, deliveries have been delivered to the Boone Ridge next door and no one says anything from Boone...
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.
Explore What Makes BooneRidge Retirement DifferentImagine being apart of a vibrantretirement community that is bothelegant and comfortable. Pictureyourself living independently in alovely residence, yet surrounded byneighbors who share your interestsand zest for life. Boone RidgeRetirement offers...
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8.5
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16 reviews
8.5
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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
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.
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 Solista Salem by Cogir
2525 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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8.4
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58 reviews
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I spoke with a gentleman who helped me find a wonderful place for my dad. I was not aware of my options, until he helped me to understand them. I was guided to an independent living facility that was a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Rustic and charming architecture, brilliant flowers, and lush greenery greet you at Solista Salem by Cogir. This community offers excellent independent living services in a supportive and inclusive environment in Salem, Oregon.Elegant furnishings adorn the naturally lit, atrium lobby, and there...
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8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
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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 Heron Pointe Senior Living
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7.7
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30 reviews
7.7
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30 reviews
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I know is mom has no complaints about Heron Point! They did just change hands, and the food has been much better! So all in all, we are very happy with Heron Point! At first I wasn't sure! But now that she...
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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7.0
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7.0
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We really appreciated their transportation services to doctors appointments. [name removed], who transported residents, was the best and always treated my mom with kindness. Quality of care was rated lower...
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.
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. ...
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2.0
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30 reviews
2.0
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30 reviews
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They have an incredibly caring staff working in the memory care program. These staff members were always attentive to the needs of my mother. They were especially wonderful on the day my mother died, not...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights (AZ) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights is a senior living community in Salem Oregon which provides both assisted living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Salem provides a wealth of...
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The front desk always helpful when someone is there. Weekends you're pretty much on your own. And so are residents . We like the size and most of the residents are nice.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Dallas Retirement Village
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I was in the building with asst living, everyday i would go over to asst living, peaceful, friendly, just a place I want to be, The team is just that, a team that works together for me, Dallas is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Madrona Hills is very comfortable with many daily activities for entertainment. We also have bus transportation for errands doctor appointment weekly outings etc.. Meals are chef prepared in a restaurant...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It’s a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...

Cost of independent living in Independence, OR

The average cost of senior living in Independence is $4,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willamina, OR with an average of $4,097 per month.

Independent living costs in Independence, OR, vs. nearby cities

Independence, OR
$4,250/mo
$4,269/mo
$4,312/mo

Independent living costs in Independence, OR, vs. state and national averages

Independence, OR
$4,250/mo
$4,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Independence, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,323/mo
Independent Living
$4,250/mo

Independent living costs in Independence, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,310/mo
Studio
$4,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,832/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,050/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,275/mo

Senior living costs in Independence 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: Independence, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndependence, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,250/mo$4,373/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,872/mo$4,774/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,323/mo$5,158/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Independence, OR:$4,250/mo
Oregon:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Independence, OR:$4,872/mo
Oregon:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Independence, OR:$5,323/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Independence, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Independence 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.

Independence, OROR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Independence, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Independence 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
Independence, OR$3,034/mo$3,012/mo+0.7%
Oregon$3,188/mo$3,069/mo+3.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Independence, OR
2024 average cost:$3,034/mo
2023 average cost:$3,012/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,188/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Independence

Recent reviews for independent living in Independence

Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR

5.0
My 89 year old mother passed in the care of Brookdale. They were compassionate and caring. They treated her with respect and dignity and helped her feel safe. She had Alzheimer's, was near blind, and near deaf. I visited often at all different times of day. I observed excellent service on all ...
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Prestige Senior Living West Hills in Corvallis, OR

4.5
Staff is always happy to listen to me. I can be a bit of a handful and get cantankerous. Staff is patient. And willing to joke around! After being here awhile you build strong connections. Those bonds you make are everything. Can't imagine living anywhere else.

Sapphire at Applewood in Salem, OR

4.9
The meals and dining service is great here, I am eating healthier then every before - they are very good about serving us healthy well balanced nutritious meals. I would definitely recommend this community to other families who are looking for a community for themselves or their loved ones

Independence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, 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 Independence 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 Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence 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 Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence 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 Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.3%
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