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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lancaster, OR

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Lancaster, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
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There is no perfect place. Requirements need to be prioritized such that you find a place that meets 75% or more of your needs. My selection of JC was based on my father's needs. Had I been looking for a...
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.
Located in the heart of Oregon's historic Willamette Valley, Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With views of the surrounding Coburg Hills and in proximity to fragrant peppermint farms, this relaxed country-style community is an...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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59 reviews
9.8
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59 reviews
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I enjoyed my time spent there. The staff was very friendly and always answered my questions and/or helped me whenever needed. I enjoyed the residents also. The only reason I moved to other housing is because...
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.
Crescent Park Senior Living is designed for seniors who value their independence, yet want to be able to live in maintenance-free comfort. Crescent Park is a friendly retirement living community serving active seniors with a variety of physical, cultural and social amenities.To keep our residents...
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88 Photos available
9.6
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54 reviews
9.6
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54 reviews
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I like that the staff are so concerned about their clients and are willing to give wherever they're needed. Their response time is short and they are timely in coming to help. They are concerned and willing...
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.
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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12 reviews
9.2
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12 reviews
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The facility is well laid out, nice walking path to walk outside on. Staff are very friendly and informative. All of this information is based on the room my brother is in, i do not know ehat the other...
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 Lone Oak Assisted Living in the Santa Clara District of Eugene, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities in the community that will fulfill their needs, interests, and...
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Facility is beautiful. If in assisted living, you get very little interaction or help unless you track them down. In memory care we have had a beautiful experience with staff. They are always around and...
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.
A community that offers a broad range of senior living services and amenities, Waterford Grand is the ideal retirement destination for individuals seeking independent living, assisted living or even memory care. Our beautiful location right off the Willamette River and a short drive from area...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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109 reviews
9.1
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I am impressed with the staff. They are both friendly and anxious to help. The activities are diverse and seem to be fun for all. My daughter has made a number of new friends. My overall impression is a very...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park is a beautiful place to live within the prestigious Ferry Street Bridge-area of Eugene, and it is also near Springfield. Our neighborhood offers a small-town feel with all the conveniences of big city living—world class shopping and dining, a commitment to the...
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55 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
8.9
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54 reviews
8.9
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54 reviews
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The staff and residents were friendly and helpful. The food was good, and they did a great job cleaning rooms for those who couldn't. It is also I a fantastic location.
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.
Sheldon Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the heart of the 'Emerald City,' Sheldon Oaks sits in a lovely, affluent neighborhood within easy walking distance of shopping, medical offices, golfing and restaurants. Eugene is a haven for those...
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7.9
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13 reviews
7.9
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13 reviews
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My now 88 year-old mom with mild late onset Alzheimer's dementia moved to Evergreen Assisted Living in [date removed]. I toured many different assisted living facilities and this was my first choice. 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.
Evergreen Senior Living is an assisted living community serving seniors in the Willamette Valley area of Western Oregon. We are located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to shops and medical services. The University of Oregon is only six miles from us and our residents enjoy all of the...
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7.7
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Food options are very good, and she really likes the staff. She seems to be getting plenty of attention and care. There are lots of options for activities, but I'm still trying to get her to take advantage...
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.
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My mom is living in a beautiful mountain lodge type of place I can't say enough good things about it. It has an indoor heated pool. The quality of employees are better than any place I've seen. They care...
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.
Personalized Levels of Care The Springs Living is about making life a little easier. Our living solutions include Independent Living, Assisted Living and FootSteps Memory Care, each with personalized levels of assistance. One of our top priorities is to listen. We come to a deep understanding of...
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Photo of Willamette Oaks
66 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
5 star
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We really do like our loved ones apartment it is very nice. It is expensive but at the end of the day it is worth it and make things easier for us. We do wish they would put more effort in getting people...
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.
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Photo of Ascot Park Senior Living
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.7
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33 reviews
6.7
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33 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The overall experience was fine. There were some exceptional staff people including the intake person and caregivers. They were very sincere. The environment was very pleasant and the architecture was...
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 unique community offers three (3) separate houses, each catering to a different level of care. Each Home has between 18-23 residents and has a FULL staff to include a Manager, Activity Director, Caregivers, a Housekeeper, and a Cook. We also have an RN that is available to everyone. Each...
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The thing that sticks out most about Spring Valley would be the people there. The staff really treats you like family, they are great. The food is fine , but it could be better. the facility is very nice and...
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.
Spring ValleyLocated in Springfield, Oregon, Spring Valley Assisted Living provides residents with a high quality of life in an area that’s renowned for its natural beauty. Springfield is green year-round and features cultural activities such as live theater in the completely restored McKenzie...
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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.
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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.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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My mother-in-law has been a resident of Solvang for 1 1/2 years and is very happy there. As a regular visitor there myself, I can testify to the friendliness of the staff and other residents. She has made...
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.
Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It’s a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...
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.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lancaster, OR

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $4,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Drain, OR with an average of $4,080 per month.

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

Lancaster, OR
$4,242/mo

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

Lancaster, OR
$4,242/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,907/mo
Independent Living
$4,242/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,767/mo
Studio
$4,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,823/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lancaster, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,242/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,670/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,907/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, OR:$4,242/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, OR:$4,670/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, OR:$4,907/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lancaster, OR, over time

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

Lancaster, OROR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lancaster, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lancaster 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
Lancaster, OR$3,093/mo$2,954/mo+4.7%
Oregon$3,233/mo$3,069/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Lancaster, OR
2024 average cost:$3,093/mo
2023 average cost:$2,954/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,233/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lancaster

Recent reviews for independent living in Lancaster

Woodside Senior Living in Springfield, OR

5.0
I walked into woodside for valentine's Day the tables were set with cloth heart shaped napkins and roses were placed at every place setting. The meal was amazing steak, shrimp with grits and for dessert we had strawberries dipped in chocolate with cheesecake. There was a gentlemen playing the ...
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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.

Spring Valley in Springfield, OR

4.6
I would recommend Spring Valley. what stands out to me the most is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to help. we visit frequently during the week, so we run into people there who communicate with us about my mom and her care.

Lancaster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
47%
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There are 34 independent living facilities near Lancaster, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lancaster, Oregon is Crescent Park Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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