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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
1515 Photos available
9.7
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25 reviews
9.7
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25 reviews
5 star
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I have enjoyed seeing the creative and fun activities that are offered at Heron Pointe. From the wonderful programs at holidays and special occasions to full range of weekly activities, I enjoy seeing how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heron Pointe is known for offering exceptional assisted and independent living options for seniors in Monmouth, Oregon. We offer quiet country living for those wishing for a relaxing retirement with first class amenities. We are less than one mile from Western Oregon University, and our residents...
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99 Photos available
9.9
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25 reviews
9.9
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25 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
24%
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0%
2 star
4%
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I love living here. I moved here a year ago from my daughter's house a year and a half ago. There have been lots of changes, sometimes that happens but in our case it is for the better. I go with the flow....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lebanon offers premier independent and assisted living accommodations for seniors in the Linn County, Oregon area. We offer the advantage of small-town living, combined with the convenience of nearby large metropolitan areas for shopping, entertainment and advanced medical services. Our community...
Photo of Creekside Village
2222 Photos available
9.8
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43 reviews
9.8
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43 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
28%
3 star
5%
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0%
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Overall experience has been great. We looked at approximately a dozen places, and this definitely was the best choice. Very clean. All apartments are cleaned once a week. This is one of the strongest...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Creekside Village is an Independent Senior Retirement Community for residents 55 years of age and older located close to Portland in central Beaverton, Oregon. Since 1985, our staff has provided residents with wonderful amenities. We have spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, community and...
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1010 Photos available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
61%
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I agree to all of the above. Just wish the cost was less. Based on the experience we have had so far with Canfield Place, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live at Canfield Place Retirement Community and live the balanced life. We are located in the peaceful neighborhood of Highland Hills, close to beautiful Sexton Mountain and Cooper Mountain Nature Park. However, we are a short bus ride to Beaverton, where you can catch The Max or indulge your...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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35 reviews
9.7
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35 reviews
5 star
43%
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1 yr HERE - THE CARE STAFF ARE SUPERB AND Prompt - the community is CLEAN - APARTMENT is spacious AND LIGHT WITH Beautiful Views - ENJOYS THE AINING
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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9.5
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9 reviews
9.5
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9 reviews
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The cost for the room was good. We picked this community, because of the price, and location. The staff were so wonderful. They bent over backwards to make us feel comfortable and help with his medical...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Willamette Manor is a Stand-Alone 42 Unit Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon, Oregon, that has been serving area residents for almost 90 years.Our mission is to provide quality services with traditional values to seniors and disabled persons in our community.We're a community where...
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1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
9.5
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24 reviews
5 star
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My dad entered memory care at Morning Star in 2023. Either my mom or I was with him daily. So we spent many hours there. Morning Star is a beautiful facility. It looks clean and smells clean. However, it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Ackerly at Sherwood
1111 Photos available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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I moved my mom into the Ackerly and the experience was very positive. [name removed] was the salesperson who we worked with and he was professional, personable, knowledgeable and caring. He provided valuable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
SENIOR LIVING IN SHERWOOD, OREGONThe Ackerly at Sherwood is a senior living community in the heart of Sherwood, Oregon, offering a continuum of care services that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
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Photo of The Elms Retirement Community
22 Photos available
9.5
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22 reviews
9.5
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22 reviews
5 star
79%
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13%
3 star
4%
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The Elms offers the nicest bunch of people I have ever lived with . My studio is quiet and safe. A lovely park nearby, my church, Senior Center and Safeway.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The best in Independent Living located downtown Forest Grove next to Pacific University and the Senior Center. Spacious units. Facility is only 10 years old. Family owned and has very caring staff and clean community. Very homey atmosphere with central fire place. Close to bus service, shopping...
Photo of Brookdale Forest Grove
88 Photos available
9.4
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54 reviews
9.4
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54 reviews
5 star
56%
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3 star
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I like living here Really well, "What do I not "like" The meals are. Good I like playing Bingo and enjoy playing pokeno. The other Residents are.smt The staff are just Marvelous. All around a great place to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
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Photo of Brookdale River Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
32 reviews
9.3
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32 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
18%
3 star
18%
2 star
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Staff was great, food was an issue at times. Mom was on a special diet due to her diverticulitis. Some how when we ordered she got what was left over in the kitchen. She was bedridden, and could not go to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rethinking Senior Living. Redefining Independence.Senior living doesn’t have to look like a nursing home. At our exclusive senior living community, residents receive personal care in a setting that feels just like home sweet home in the Marion County, Oregon region. We are located in Keizer,...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Albany
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
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The residents are fabulous and my mom and dad feel good there. So the only really major complaint is the food. It needs a lot of improvement. It would also be nice if their menu, besides what the daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Brookdale Wilsonville
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
Review score
62 reviews
9.2
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62 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
39%
3 star
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My mother in law loves everything about Brookdale...the food, staff,events, & facility are all the best. We couldn't get her to move if we wanted to. Absolutely would recommend it friends & others. We are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Leave behind the chores of housekeeping, laundry and yard maintenance and use that newfound time to pursue a long-held passion when you come home to Brookdale Wilsonville, a retirement community offering independent and personal care options. Re-ignite that busy social life you once enjoyed or...
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1717 Photos available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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5 for all. My mom is in hospice and no longer there but she loved it there and I was impressed with it. Also the residents there all seemed to like the place. I would recommend it if ever asked where to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
Photo of Jurgens Park Senior Living
1313 Photos available
9.0
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59 reviews
9.0
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59 reviews
5 star
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Friendly and helpful staff. Special outings included with residents are activities. Other friendly and easy to get along with.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is designed to provide a comfortable home in small buildings where relationships between residents and staff are personal. Our ratio of caregivers to residents is higher than industry standards and allows for quality care 24 hours a day. Each home includes individually controlled...
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Photo of Holiday Edgewood Downs
1010 Photos available
9.0
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69 reviews
9.0
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69 reviews
5 star
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Everyone and everything has contributed to use having a great experience with this community and based on the experience we would recommend Holiday Edgewood to other families who may need a place for their...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Edgewood Downs is located in Beaverton, OR and offers independent living, encouraging seniors to live life on their terms. As part of Holiday Retirement, we have 48 years of experience serving Seniors. Guests enjoy the chef-prepared meals and purposeful programs offered daily. The services...
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1515 Photos available
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8.9
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43 reviews
8.9
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43 reviews
5 star
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Astor house is my home. I got here when they opened up in 2001. I had left for 2 years and came back because there is nothing like it. Staff is very kind and so are the residents. Activities are my favorite....
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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled among hazelnut orchards, vineyards, strawberry fields and cherry groves, you'll love calling Astor House home. We're close to shopping, parks and activities, and less than 30 minutes from all...
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Photo of The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
44 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
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Beautiful community with staff that really seems to care about the residents. The dining and common areas are welcoming as is the small enclosed courtyard. The individual rooms are quite spacious with large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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Photo of Holiday Madrona Hills
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
52 reviews
8.9
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52 reviews
5 star
52%
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I was looking for a place for my mom with a very tight window to get her moved in. The staff at APFM and Madrona Hills were so kind and helpful. They were knowledgeable, professional and attentive. We worked...
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.
Madrona Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within a beautiful, landscaped park, we're centrally located to take advantage of all that Salem has to offer. You'll be minutes from shopping, healthcare and all the unique sites of the state's...
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Photo of Brookdale Heritage Plaza
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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23 reviews
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We just think Heritage Plaza is the best, the staff are great and so are the residents. We are so glad we decided to move in. My husband and I have never felt so welcomed, by so many people. We would...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Retirement of Your DreamsWhen you decide to make your home here at our independent living community in Albany, Oregon, you can say farewell to the hedge clippers and hello to a life rich in carefree pleasures. We handle all the household chores, from cooking and cleaning to property...
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1919 Photos available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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29 reviews
5 star
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As with probably all facilities family must be frequent visitors to check on the care of their family member - we've had to address issues with management that we saw because we are there frequently. With...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village at Keizer Ridge is an assisted living community located in Keizer, Oregon in Marion county. For many seniors at the Village at Keizer Ridge, when they feel the need for some outdoor recreation, they simply walk a few blocks to the nearby McNary Golf Club and enjoy the professional 18...
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Photo of Holiday Regent
1010 Photos available
8.9
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65 reviews
8.9
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65 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
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3 star
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The building has just been remodeled and the staff are very good with the residents. It is a great place with a great location. It has been a positive experience.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located within the heart of Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, The Regent provides seniors with a carefree, all-inclusive lifestyle in the charming town of Corvallis, often listed as one of the best places in...
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Photo of Cedar Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
1212 Photos available
8.8
Review score
30 reviews
8.8
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30 reviews
5 star
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Eat there before you commit. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Recommend that for ALL facilities people are looking at. Staff are very caring. Impressive response when fire alarm went off. All staff seemed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Cedar Village Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. This community is located in the heart of Salem, close to parks, shopping and Salem Hospital. Our goal at Cedar Village is to exceed each resident's individual needs while...
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Photo of Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
8.7
Review score
16 reviews
8.7
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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They have a hard time keeping a cook. Many kid type meals mini corn dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, sandwiches. Soggy over cook veggies. Other times meals good. PA system POOR, can't hear it and due to...
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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Photo of Trustwell Living at Davenport Place
88 Photos available
8.6
Review score
14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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I would recommend Davenport Place. The staff was very helpful. The move in went very smoothly. The communication with the family is great. I get notified by staff regarding falls, medications, and any...
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.
Davenport Place is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Silverton, Oregon. Silverton is located at the foot of the majestic Cascade Mountains, on the east side of the Willamette Valley. Silverton is famous for the exquisite Oregon Gardens as well as the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright home,...
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Cost of independent living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, OR with an average of $4,069 per month.

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

Polk County, OR
$4,356/mo
$4,340/mo

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

Polk County, OR
$4,356/mo
$4,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$5,221/mo
Independent Living
$4,356/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,661/mo
Studio
$4,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,514/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,317/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Polk County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Polk County

Recent reviews for independent living in Polk County

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.

Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living

4.3
The staff is very friendly. The rooms are very clean. Their financially better priced that most everything else that I did look at. They are also super helpful and my dad feels at home. I am pleased with how he has adjusted, I would definitely recommend Junction City Retirement to others.

SpringRidge at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR

4.1
The residents are terrific as well as the staff that work there. Some of the restaurant processes are less than optimal. Could be better coordinated. The community feel is great for my mom. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend SpringRidge at Charbonneau to other ...
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Polk County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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10.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 155 independent living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.

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