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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dale, OR

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Dale is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dale, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dale is about $4,553, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 27 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dale, OR

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5 on all accounts. Friendliness of all the people that live here and the knowledge and friendliness of the staff. Yes, I would recommend this community 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.
Located across from CHI St. Anthony Hospital and well known medical clinics, this aids in convivence and optimal care.We have been a great community since 2000 and have well over 50 years of combined experience in taking care of Pendleton community members and surrounding towns that make up this...
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They are owned by new management and have not had WiFi available since just before I moved in here. Staff has WiFi but not us residents. We do, however, get TV service. Got a new chef along with the owners....
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.
Grande Ronde offers independent and assisted living in 114 apartments designed for active senior living. We are located near the Blue Mountains, yet close to medical and professional offices, Grande Ronde Hospital, churches and the Union County Senior Center. We offer a caring atmosphere without...
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11 Floor plan available
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I feel like this community did a very good job. This community is expensive but I feel like you are paying for a lot of services overall and they are competitive with all of the other places. My loved one...
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 between the Wallowa and Blue Mountains in the Grande Ronde Valley, Wildflower Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle to meet your unique needs. With proximity to downtown La Grande's architecturally rich and pedestrian-friendly shopping district,...
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I highly recommend Suttle Care! My grandmother had lived in a few other facilities and Suttle Care was by far the best care! I cannot express enough how very caring and professional both [name removed] &...
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.
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My loved one is being well taken care of here. All of the residents are dementia or Alzheimer's patients. Everything appears to be very clean, and the staff is all very nice. They are quick to give care when...
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.
Ashley Manor Care Centers are committed to providing clean, modern, homelike living environments with loving caring staff. We provide specialized state of the art therapies and care programs that enhance the health, personal dignity and safety for our residents and peace of mind for our families....
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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.
Valley View Assisted Living Community is located in John Day, Oregon the heart of Grant County in Easter Oregon. The community has views of the surrounding mountains, canyons and wildlife at every window. Valley View’s provides the personal care you need to maintain your independence. Our one...
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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.
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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Cost of nursing homes in Dale, OR

The average cost of senior living in Dale is $4,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lonerock, OR with an average of $2,127 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dale, OR, vs. nearby cities

Dale, OR
$4,553/mo
$4,553/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dale, OR, vs. state and national averages

Dale, OR
$4,553/mo
$5,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dale, OR, vs. other senior living options

$4,553/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,553/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dale, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$4,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,563/mo

Senior living costs in Dale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dale, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDale, OROregonU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,553/mo$5,158/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,553/mo$4,774/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,553/mo$5,158/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,412/mo$4,372/mo$4,157/mo
Nursing Homes
Dale, OR:$4,553/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Dale, OR:$4,553/mo
Oregon:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Dale, OR:$4,553/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Dale, OR:$4,412/mo
Oregon:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dale, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dale 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.

Dale, OROR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dale, OR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dale 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
Dale, OR$6,508/mo$5,885/mo+10.6%
Oregon$5,460/mo$5,425/mo+0.7%
National$4,890/mo$4,808/mo+1.7%
Dale, OR
2024 average cost:$6,508/mo
2023 average cost:$5,885/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$5,460/mo
2023 average cost:$5,425/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dale

Wildflower Lodge in La Grande, OR

5.0
My family had to find a place for our father-in-law quickly and Wildflower was so welcoming and just seemed like a good place to go. They seem to be real caring. When we first talked to the sales person for Wildflower, she was very welcoming and able to answer a lot of questions that we had. The ...
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McKay Creek Assisted Living in Pendleton, OR

4.6
Approaching the southern end of of Pendleton is this attractive facility off highway 395 with beautiful landscaping. The residents and staff are very friendly and caring, for anyone interested living in a assisted living community. It would be highly recommend [name removed]

Grande Ronde Retirement Residence in La Grande, OR

5.0
Moving to Grande Ronde Retirement was a wonderful decision.it feels like HOME all ready. They make new people feel so welcome, always making sure we are aware of all the services available for us. I love the Good morning smiles. The printed daily schedules are certainly appreciated.

Dale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dale, 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 Dale nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dale, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dale nursing homes

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 Dale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dale, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dale nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dale, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dale nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dale, ORNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dale nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dale, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

McKay Creek Assisted Living, Grande Ronde Retirement Residence and Wildflower Lodge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dale, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Dale, Oregon. See the full list.

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