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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Marion, OR

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The cost of independent living in Marion is about $4,301 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 71 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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Last Updated: 11/19/25
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Photo of Cascades of Stayton
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9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
5 star
38%
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42%
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12%
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From my father-in-law, he says the food could be served faster and could have more variety and maybe cooked better. Care has been good and he had a few incidents where he needed to be sent to the emergency...
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 to Cascades of Stayton, a senior living community in Stayton, Oregon. We offer independent living and assisted living that helps older adults live well – now and in the future. Through every step of the aging journey, we are here to encourage residents’ independence through a personally...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Salem
1313 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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38 reviews
8.9
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38 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
29%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
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13%
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Staff is super friendly and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from. Food is good but tends to be bland. Apartment size is comfortable. Love that all three components are together and available....
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.
Bonaventure of Salem, OR is a luxury senior living community offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel at home,...
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Photo of Boone Ridge Retirement
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8.6
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5 reviews
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
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.
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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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.
1933-2008: 75 Years of Ministry and Care Providing a Caring Community for Christians in RetirementTurner Retirement Homes (TRH) is located in Turner, Oregon—a small rural community of less than 1,600 people.  TRH is a unique Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres of...
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.
Brookdale Stayton provides senior living options for seniors in the Marion County Oregon area. We enjoy small-town comfort with Salem nearby for shopping, dining and medical services. Portland is only an hour away and provides a favorite day trip for residents during Rose Festival and other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Marion, OR

The average cost of senior living in Marion is $4,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill City, OR with an average of $3,678 per month.

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

Marion, OR
$4,301/mo
$4,323/mo
$4,374/mo

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

Marion, OR
$4,301/mo
$4,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$5,181/mo
Independent Living
$4,301/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$5,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,310/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,090/mo

Senior living costs in Marion 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: Marion, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,301/mo$4,373/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,758/mo$4,774/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,181/mo$5,158/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Marion, OR:$4,301/mo
Oregon:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Marion, OR:$4,758/mo
Oregon:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Marion, OR:$5,181/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Marion, OR, over time

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

Marion, OROR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Marion, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marion 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
Marion, OR$4,591/mo$4,332/mo+6.0%
Oregon$2,661/mo$2,542/mo+4.7%
National$2,867/mo$2,807/mo+2.2%
Marion, OR
2024 average cost:$4,591/mo
2023 average cost:$4,332/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,542/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,807/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Marion

Recent reviews for independent living in Marion

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

Marion independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion, 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 Marion 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 Marion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion 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 Marion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion, ORNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion 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 Marion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marion, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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Cascades of Stayton, Bonaventure of Salem and Boone Ridge Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marion, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Marion, Oregon. See the full list.

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