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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
1515 Photos available
8.6
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28 reviews
8.6
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28 reviews
5 star
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32%
3 star
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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...
Photo of Lakeview Senior Living
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9.7
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26 reviews
9.7
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26 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
12%
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I come to Lakeview frequently and I always have a positive experience. My grandma moved in 6 months ago and loved all her new friends and the fun activities!
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.
At Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, residents can choose the size of apartment that best suits their needs, from a 473-square foot studio apartment , or two different plans for one bedroom/one bath apartments, or two sizes of two bedroom two bath apartments, the largest at 1,224 square feet....
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Photo of Canfield Place
1010 Photos available
9.7
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49 reviews
9.7
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49 reviews
5 star
61%
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Frankly, we rate all of these categories at 5. Our experiences with Canfield Place have been great. The staff are friendly, helpful, and caring. They pay attention to the residents, even when they are not...
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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99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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17 reviews
9.6
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17 reviews
5 star
64%
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1.Overall experience: Between [name removed] (A Place for mom), [name removed], and the entire team at Bonaventure... We've had a wonderful experience so far. 2.Cleanliness of the facility: All area are...
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 Oswego Springs Portland
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
33%
3 star
19%
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The staff is great..they are just a little short handed as are most facilities today...the food could be better...and more activities...the setting is nice..backed up to a forest with good outdoor spaces. I...
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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9.6
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24 reviews
9.6
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24 reviews
5 star
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Have enjoyed my time here at Brookdale. Staff is always courteous and helpful. Food may not be five star but is generally tasteful and prepared well. If you don't like what is being served, you can always...
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.
Live Your Best LifeWhen you decide to make your home at our independent living community in Albany, Oregon, you should prepare to savor a rich and full retirement that provides you with all the comforts of home and the quality care you deserve. Nestled in a beautiful location that lets you enjoy...
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88 Photos available
9.5
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55 reviews
9.5
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55 reviews
5 star
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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 Heritage Plaza
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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25 reviews
9.4
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25 reviews
5 star
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We just think Heritage Plaza is the best, the staff are great and so are the residents. We are so glad we decided to move in. My husband and I have never felt so welcomed, by so many people. We would...
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.
The Retirement of Your DreamsWhen you decide to make your home here at our independent living community in Albany, Oregon, you can say farewell to the hedge clippers and hello to a life rich in carefree pleasures. We handle all the household chores, from cooking and cleaning to property...
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Photo of Meadowlark Senior Living
99 Photos available
9.4
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25 reviews
9.4
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25 reviews
5 star
72%
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24%
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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 The Ackerly at Sherwood
1111 Photos available
9.4
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15 reviews
9.4
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15 reviews
5 star
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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 The Elms Retirement Community
22 Photos available
9.4
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23 reviews
9.4
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23 reviews
5 star
79%
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The Elms offers the nicest bunch of people I have ever lived with . My studio is quiet and safe. A lovely park nearby, my church, Senior Center and Safeway.
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.
The best in Independent Living located downtown Forest Grove next to Pacific University and the Senior Center. Spacious units. Facility is only 10 years old. Family owned and has very caring staff and clean community. Very homey atmosphere with central fire place. Close to bus service, shopping...
Photo of Solista Newberg by Cogir
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9.3
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44 reviews
9.3
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44 reviews
5 star
56%
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30%
3 star
9%
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The person I dealt with initially asked me good questions, answered mine, and was extremely knowledgeable about independent and assisted care living. The whole building was clean. Dining room was being...
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.
With a picturesque setting, Solista Newberg by Cogir is a multi-story community offering independent living services in Newburg, Oregon. This community is located in the heart of wine country, and the campus features several lush gardens, all of which overflow with 40 varieties of brilliant...
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Photo of MorningStar of Beaverton
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
5 star
59%
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33%
3 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 Brookdale River Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
5 star
55%
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Staff was great, food was an issue at times. Mom was on a special diet due to her diverticulitis. Some how when we ordered she got what was left over in the kitchen. She was bedridden, and could not go 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.
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 Boone Ridge Retirement
1313 Photos available
9.2
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4 reviews
9.2
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4 reviews
5 star
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As soon as I walk in, I knew I was home. The only drawback for me was my rent. And then my health. For a single person or perhaps a couple, the apartment sizes would be adequate. Parking would be a major...
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...
Photo of Rosewood Park
1717 Photos available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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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: 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.
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...
Photo of Creekside Village
2222 Photos available
9.2
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45 reviews
9.2
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45 reviews
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What I like most about Creekside Village is the walking path. It's so peaceful and large! We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Creekside Village is an Independent Senior Retirement Community for residents 55 years of age and older located close to Portland in central Beaverton, Oregon. Since 1985, our staff has provided residents with wonderful amenities. We have spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, community and...
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Photo of The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
44 Photos available
9.1
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9 reviews
9.1
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
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This is a one year old facility and is very clean( and kept that way) with a Family like atmosphere , always a pleasant attitude with staff and other residents. It feels like home.
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 Cedar Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
9.0
Review score
33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
40%
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[name removed] great. [name removed]still goes there to visit other people and staff. Just sooo expensive but comparable to other care centers.
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 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 Brookdale Wilsonville
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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9.0
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64 reviews
9.0
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64 reviews
5 star
49%
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The executives and all staff that are a part of the Brookdale Senior Living are treating each residents as their own parent. The executives come through each meal and communicate of each table to make each...
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 Redwood Heights Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
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We needed a place for dad. Here we found a fantastic group of humans with love and compassion for our dad and the rest of the residents. The menu is interesting and healthy with yummy comfort food...
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 Regency Park Place at Corvallis
66 Photos available
9.0
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
5 star
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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 ...
Photo of Holiday Edgewood Downs
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44 Floor plans available
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9.0
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71 reviews
9.0
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71 reviews
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Mixed experience but better condition now, could be cleaner but housekeepers are excellent . Friendliness of staff good. New GM very good [name removed] . I don't have a caregiver but the ones who work here...
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.
Edgewood Downs is located in Beaverton, OR and offers independent living, encouraging seniors to live life on their terms. As part of Holiday Retirement, we have 48 years of experience serving Seniors. Guests enjoy the chef-prepared meals and purposeful programs offered daily. The services...
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Photo of Willamette Manor
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8.9
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10 reviews
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Willamette Manor was a good experience. Friendly staff. They all truly appear to enjoy their work and the residents are treated like family.
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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Cost of independent living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln City, OR with an average of $3,999 per month.

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

Polk County, OR
$4,468/mo
$4,183/mo

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

Polk County, OR
$4,468/mo
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$5,305/mo
Independent Living
$4,468/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,733/mo
Studio
$5,031/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,021/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,508/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Polk County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Polk County

Recent reviews for independent living in Polk County

Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living

4.9
The staff is very friendly. The rooms are very clean. Their financially better priced that most everything else that I did look at. They are also super helpful and my dad feels at home. I am pleased with how he has adjusted, I would definitely recommend Junction City Retirement to others.

SpringRidge at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR

4.1
The residents are terrific as well as the staff that work there. Some of the restaurant processes are less than optimal. Could be better coordinated. The community feel is great for my mom. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend SpringRidge at Charbonneau to other ...
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Summerfield Estates Retirement Community in Tigard, OR

4.4
It's been a great experience. Would definitely recommend. It's definitely not fancy like some of the places but it was a great fit for my dad. They have great food! I think the pricing is also very reasonable.

Polk County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Polk County 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 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
14%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeview Senior Living, Canfield Place and Bonaventure of Albany are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 136 independent living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Polk County, Oregon is SpringRidge at Charbonneau. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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