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If your loved one needs memory care in Polk County, A Place for Mom can help. With 145 memory care facilities in Polk County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Polk County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Polk County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Polk County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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Facility is very clean smells good. Food is good, staff is alright they have had a big turnover since Norm has been there. They are very friendly and helpful. The head gentleman has a office right where the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Many staff overworked because there aren't enough. When they quit, get sick, get hours reduced for pay reasons, etc, it's very hard on the ones left. Too much going to top level executives, not much...
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.
All the Comforts of HomeFrom the moment you arrive and see the spacious and elegant common rooms and the storybook outdoor courtyard with mature trees and fragrant flowers, you will get the impression this is a place that goes above and beyond your average personal care and memory care...
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Staff in office isn't great. In fact clueless most days. They've started charging for things that they didn't before with not much notice. My sister likes the facility. Likes the company and generally likes ...
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.
Cascade Park Retirement community offers retirement living in uncommon luxury and comfort in a beautiful, independent setting. Centrally located between Portland and Salem in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Cascade Park is surrounded by open fields, fresh country air and the...
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32 reviews
Washington Gardens Memory Care has been a wonderful place for our loved ones. The staff are genuinely caring, attentive, and go above and beyond to make sure the residents feel at home. The leadership team...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Washington Gardens Memory Care Community is a assisted living facility located in Tigard, Oregon. They offer specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Washington Gardens Memory Care Community families with aging loved ones a sense...
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7.5
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18 reviews
Staff was very accommodating to family and friends. One concern was large chunks of meat; residents unable to cut with fork and with gravy messy to pick up with hands - it's a Choking concern.
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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7.4
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15 reviews
The staff worked very hard to get my mom & dad placed together. One in memory care the other in assisted living. Keeping them together was always the goal. The size of my moms studio is perfect.
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.
Never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, come see our community with both personal care and memory care in McMinnville, Oregon, is the right fit for you. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your...
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7.3
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47 reviews
In the interview they seemed friendly and able to. Handle my care needs. I would recommend, only if they are promently independent and not needing assisted living or more over sight.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Oswego Place Assisted Living. Life is good here in our community, and we like...
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7.2
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5 reviews
Staff very welcoming upon moving in and are friendly. The facility always looks and smells clean. There are a lot of fun things going on. Yatzee, Bingo, nail care, crafts, live music about once a week,...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers (AR) Tillamook, OR Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers offers assisted living as well as independent living apartments in beautiful Tillamook, OR. Tillamook is known for its dairy farms, proximity to the northern Oregon Coast and of course the famous Tillamook...
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30 reviews
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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My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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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Sweet Bye N Bye has been a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring an seems genuinely happy to be there. I appreciate the activities offered to keep the residents engaged and they try to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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This is a community I would recommend to others for their loved ones. We have been very happy with the care that our loved one has received. The staff communication with the family has been great in...
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.
Coral Springs is an assisted living community located in the capital city of Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Our scenic community is located nearby the Willamette River. Salem is situated in the center of the Willamette Valley and is a lovely place to call home. It is also an enticing place to...
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All the staff were wonderful. The [name removed]'s were hand on owners! They were a support from the beginning until the end.IF I needed assisted living Sweet Bye and Bye would be my first choice!
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.
Sweet Bye N Bye is located in Salem, OR, which is a part of Polk and Marian Counties. This residential care home provides the assistance that you are looking for in an are that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Salem appreciate all that it offers including the chance to check out...
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I am so very happy my family and I chose this community for my mom we all felt an at ease feeling you know that gut feeling, and the know that she would be safe here and well taken care of and they live up...
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.
Tucked away in the shade of majestic trees, you'll find The Woods at Willowcreek, a senior living community with plenty of relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer assisted living and memory care, each with personalized levels of support. As your needs change, you can continue to...
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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.
Conveniently located in Corvallis, Conifer House Residential Care & Memory Care is easily accessible from Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Monmouth and Junction City, as well as the Oregon Coast. Corvallis also proudly hosts Oregon State University and offers quick freeway access to Hwy 99w, as...
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My mom is 92 years old with Alzheimer’s dementia. She has been living at Pacifica senior living in McMinnville Oregon since [date removed] Overall it has been a great experience. The staff is wonderful from...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville is proud to offer compassionate and expert care that meets the health and care needs of seniors with dementia. Our caring staff is at the heart of our community and offers many services to ensure our residents well-being, including:Assistance with daily...
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8 reviews
The activities are good, the ability for our family member to walk outside, the overall environment. Laundry is a problem. 1 washer and dryer for the entire facility and it just cannot be done in a timely...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Going through the journey of Alzheimer's disease is complicated. This knowledge was the inspiration for the design and completion of The Cherrywood. From the moment you arrive you will notice the difference that sets The Cherrywood apart from all other communities. As you walk in the parking lot...
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The facility is spotless. The staff where my loved one was was awesome, I did notice lots of staff members out with their masks down under their noses. And maintenance could use improvement.
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.
With more than a dozen floor plans to choose from, you’ll find just the right fit for the home you want. Check out these features:•Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments•Two- and three-bedroom cottages with garages and patios•Lots of natural window light•Plenty of storage with spacious...
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Everything has gone well for the most part. It seems like they're doing well at taking care of our loved one and letting us know what else she needs. She had an issue with a roommate, and they did get her...
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.
Assisted Care At FirCrest you will find apartments that are warm, spacious and inviting. Our studio and one bedroom apartments are specially designed to encourage the feeling of home. FirCrest is designed for those seniors who want to enjoy the comforts of home while getting the support they...
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Our father loves Waverly Place, he said he is glad he moved her over the competition in the area; staff and management are professional and always friendly and accommodating. Best community in Albany.
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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It's a pleasant and smaller facility with some nice outdoor features. My mom didn't love sharing a bathroom, but eventually it became a non-issue. COVID colors a lot of my thinking but despite the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Timberwood Court, our goal is to provide the highest quality of life for each of our residents while providing peace of mind for the family. Our Life Engagement activities are designed to meet the needs of each resident. Activities flow throughout each day to promote cognitive, sensory,...
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I would tell others that it is a nice and a good place for your loved ones. The staff are very nice, and helpful. Sometimes I wonder fi they have enough staff, but I don't know since I'm not allowed to go...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 love living at Hillside Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lincoln City for a number of reasons: with 33 rooms, it has all the amenities without me getting lost in a large crowd; wonderful, helpful,...
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.
Hillside Place is an assisted living community located just one mile east of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon. Our coastal location provides the opportunity for wonderful community outings to the beach, local casinos, tourist attractions and the very popular semi-annual Lincoln City Kite...
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I am happy with moving my mom to Silver Creek. The facility is under new management, so far no changes, the staff has stayed the same. The food is great and the community events are fun and well planned. I...
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.
At Silver Creek Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Woodburn area. We are located in the Willamette...
Cost of memory care in Polk County, OR
The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $5,221 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,906 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk County, OR vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk County, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Polk County, OR by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Polk County over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Polk County
Recent reviews for memory care in Polk County
Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers in Tillamook, OR
5.0
My mom received exceptional care. I highly recommend the facility. We picked this community because it was the only one in the area.
Blue Haven RCF - Dallas
4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.
Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR
4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living.
Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people.
Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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Polk County review score based on 412 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 412 reviews of 133 Polk County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Polk County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Polk County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Polk County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 412 reviews of 133 Polk County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Polk County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Polk County, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Polk County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County memory care 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 care services in Polk County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
79.7%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.5%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
73.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Polk County memory care
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 Polk County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County memory care
Memory care 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
15%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County memory care
Our memory care 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
31.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care 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
66.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.2%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
65.4%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.4%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeview Senior Living, Canfield Place and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated memory care facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 145 memory care facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Polk County, Oregon are Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Brookdale Forest Grove. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 145 memory care facilities near you in Polk County, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Polk County, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Polk County, Oregon ranges from $1225 to $15088. The average Memory Care cost in Polk County, Oregon is $5,221. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Polk County, Oregon typically starts at $1225. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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