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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ella, OR
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9.9
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55 reviews
Friendly staff and people that lived there, seemed to be the most reasonable price. I have met friendly people during the time that I have spent there at least 95% of the time! My client is [age removed] and...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in a beautiful, park-like setting within the scenic community of Kennewick, you'll be charmed by our views of the Columbia River. Residents love the convenience of being close to...
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50 reviews
I love the people there! They really care. The only struggle my mom has has was the difficulty in adjusting. All the activities were helpful in bringing her out of her shell. She especially enjoys all the...
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.
Parkview Estates is an assisted living community located in the city of Kennewick, Washington in the county of Benton. Seniors at Parkview Estates enjoy an interesting variety of local activities that they can participate in. If they enjoy fishing or boating, the Columbia River is less than two...
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9.3
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34 reviews
A lot of turnover in nursing staff. One nurse that was less friendly and helpful left facility but then returned. General staff turnover was high. New director not as friendly and helpful as previous.
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.
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 Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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8.9
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46 reviews
From our very first contact with This place was a lady I'm struggling to remember her name right now, but we knew this was the right place, friendly, very clean, worked very hard to find a room to suit my...
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.
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8.9
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33 reviews
He likes it and his attitude shows it. Food is good. Happy hour again. Room clean. Cost is right for services and we would recommend Brookdale Canyon Lakes to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn to leave behind home maintenance, paying bills and doing laundry. You deserve the lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community in beautiful Kennewick, Wash., where...
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8.7
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6 reviews
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plan available
8.5
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38 reviews
I love living here, I feel valued and appreciated for what I have done to make this place a home. "Comforts of Home." Flowers, etc. friendliness.
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 our assisted living community, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You’ll connect with other seniors who share similar interests and life experiences to enjoy a vibrant, active, friend-filled life. Our community, located...
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8.5
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9 reviews
I would give all a 5, [name removed] is very happy where he is , getting great care good meals that he enjoys! The cost is great 1/2 of what we were paying for on Washington and much better care! The staff...
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.
Sun Terrace Hermiston's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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8.0
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4 reviews
The Avamere of Hermiston facility is very nice. Staff is friendly. I thought they'd would take him out for a weekly ride around the area as [name removed] likes to get out but so far he says he's never been...
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.
Avamere of Hermiston offers kind and compassionate assisted living services to seniors in Hermiston, Oregon. Our residents love to be involved in our local community, and look forward to events such as the Farm City Pro Rodeo, and races at the Columbia Motor Speedway Park. With its convenient...
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This seems to be a nice place so far. The staff is courteous and professional. They are always willing to help when we need them. The communication is good with us too. The facility is always clean and seems...
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 - Sage and ManzanitaAshley Manor- Sage and Manzantia is a senior living community located in the city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon. The cozy community is located a few miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallua, and the Mcnary Dam. These close attractions make Hermiston...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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9 reviews
My main objection is that the only view overlooks a busy and noisy road. Mom has good hearing, so she chose a quiet room but the only view is the tiny courtyard and other apartments. I think she'd be...
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.
Sun Terrace Prosser's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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6.0
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4 reviews
Staff is very wonderful. My Father was with them a very short period of time before passing. Assistant Director [name removed] kept in touch with us everyday, even visited our father in the hospital. She is...
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.
Sun Terrace Retirement and Assisted Living Community's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
6.5
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2 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family has been good, and they reach out anytime there is a change with my loved one. The staff take great...
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.
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My father is adjusting well since his move to Homestead Place. They keep the residents busy with a large variety of activities. The facility is clean and appears to be maintained well. It has been a good...
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, 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...
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Our family is really liking our experience so far, the community is very nice and our loved one there is doing really well. The people running it are very nice and friendly. They have a great schedule to...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Southridge we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,234, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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.
Haven House was built in 1988 from a committee of community members wanting to keep their elders in their home town. They formed a private non-profit with a seven member board to established a comfortable environment easing the transition from their house to ours. Our mission statement: To...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Sun Ridge Retirement Community is a lovely place to call home. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Pendleton, Oregon. We offer independent retirement living in a comfortable family setting. We offer:Loving and friendly staff and residentsThree nutritious meals served daily Vegetarian entrees...
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.
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am absolutely loving it here. They offer a lot of activities and amenities. I do water aerobics several times a week and it’s free. I also make use of the exercise room near the business center; I play...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
~Maintenance free living~Brand new building~Access controlled entry~Downtown shopping and restaurants 5 minutes away~On bus line~Opportunity to meet new friends~New appliances- microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Ella, OR
The average cost of senior living in Ella is $11,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lonerock, OR with an average of $2,127 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ella, OR vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ella
Recent reviews for independent living in Ella
Avamere of Hermiston
3.8
Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility allows for clients to have a much independence as they want. Very positive environment.
With food -They could cook what they have on the menu. They make fancy names but the food is not even close. They need more of a variety of vegetables offered. ...
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Parkview Estates in Kennewick, WA
5.0
We went with Parkview Estates because some of the studio apartments are located at the end of the wings of the hallway and they are a little bigger but the same price. She also liked the setting, it is set back in a residential community so it is not on a main street. The value for the money ...
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Vintage at Richland
5.0
Everything is going absolutely well. We are glad we found the place and so far it is incredible.
Ella independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella, 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 Ella 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 Ella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella 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 Ella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella 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 Ella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ella, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick, Parkview Estates and Bonaventure Tri Cities are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ella, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 24 independent living facilities near Ella, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ella, Oregon is Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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