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Photo of Country Meadows Village
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1111 Floor plans available
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This is reasonably priced and the staff I deal with are accommodating. They have our apts cleaned weekly and keep the common areas clean. We have out of town guest preform some sort of music in the central...
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.
Country Meadows Village Retirement Community is located in the vibrant and beautiful community of Woodburn, Oregon. Our picturesque retirement village is located on beautifully lush and sprawling grounds filled with garden paths and well-maintained and groomed topiaries. Only a short ride away...
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Living at Avamere Sherwood Oregon is a very friendly and home to me and many other. It's a wonderful place to live. Have been living here for about a year and its a wonderful place always friendly and 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.
Avamere at Sherwood is conveniently located off Highway99 and directly across from shops and restaurants.Our beautiful community offers spacious assisted living apartments.Avamere at Sherwood offers three gourmet meals served daily, restaurant-style from a varied menu selection in our elegant...
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This facility has been great to work with from the moment I walked in till present. My Mother loves it! The staff has been great to work with from the nursing staff, caregivers and dining room staff...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills (A) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills offers assisted living services on the outskirts of Salem, the state capital of Oregon. Salem is home to Willamette University as well as popular dining and shopping venues. For residents who want to...
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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.
The Ridge At Oregon City is nestled in a lovely neighborhood. Close to shopping, banking, cultural activities, and more.We offer studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as brand-new 2-bedroom 2 bath 1 car garage Cottages.
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Mom was in Memory Care, therefore I can only address this area. 1. 5 2. 3-4 depending on staff 3. 5 of course I was friendly with them, instead of adversarial. The staff genuinely cared for and liked mom....
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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They were very accommodating, easy to to talk to and responsive to my questions and concerns, I would recommend Vineyard Heights Assisted living to anyone. Hospice was involved at the end and they were...
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.
Vineyard Heights is an independent and assisted living community in McMinnville, Oregon. McMinnville is centrally located in the heart of Willamette Valley's wine country and is within easy driving distance of the Pacific ocean, Portland and the state capital of Salem. Our historic city has...
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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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I am so impressed with staff and management at Farmington Square Beaverton, particularly during the last few days while my mother was being transferred into transitional memory care. Mom has lived there for...
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.
Farmington Square Senior Care Community is located within the heart of Beaverton. 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...
Photo of Brookdale McMinnville City Center
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22 Floor plans available
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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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Photo of Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care
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With the help of caring and attentive management and staff especially [name removed], my brother is now enjoying every minute of his stay at Edgewood Point. He feels truly valued and cared for and we are...
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.
Edgewood Point Assisted Living in Beaverton, Oregon, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Edgewood Point is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our community amenities include maintenance and...
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Photo of Oswego Place Assisted Living Community
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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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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I see my mom at least five days out of the week. I always go a different times because I've always got my eye out on what they're doing and what they're not. I think any facility your loved ones are in there...
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 Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights
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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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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
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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.
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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They have been very helpful in so many ways. They are there to help find doctors any time there is specific care that is needed. They are very genuinely warm and caring people at Emerald Pointe Senior...
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.
Emerald Pointe is renowned for several key things that are important to those considering senior housing. First, we have an unwavering commitment to customer service. Residents who have moved to Emerald Pointe tell us our level of service and commitment to our residents is far higher than the...
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The staff gave off a great first impression they have been so warm and caring to our loved one and family. The dining experience from what we can see looks great and our loved one says the food is good. For...
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.
Applewood is an active independent retirement 'lifestyle,' which offers private apartment living. We are conveniently located off I-5, only minutes from Lancaster Mall and many medical facilities. Our homelike atmosphere and three meals daily are sure to tempt anyone. Each apartment has a...
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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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This is a great place to meet people. Friendly! Good food! Lots of activities. You won't be lonely here. It very easy to make friends. The move in process, overall was easy. Close to a lot of shopping.
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.
Our friendly staff welcomes you to The Springs at Sunnyview where you'll find the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. Casual, independent senior living allows you to leave the chores to us while you enjoy laughter with friends over a game of billiards, explore our...
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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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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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My loved one is currently a resident at Prestige Senior Living West Hills and things have been very good so far at this facility! My loved one's apartment is very nice. The facility is nice and very clean,...
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.
Prestige Senior Living West Hills (A) Corvallis, OR Prestige Senior Living West Hills is an assisted living community located in Corvallis Oregon. Corvallis provides all of the advantages to living near a university yet retains in small town charm. We are located just a few miles from the Oregon...
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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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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 Willamina, OR with an average of $3,923 per month.

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

Polk County, OR
$4,356/mo
$4,130/mo

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

Polk County, OR
$4,356/mo
$4,166/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

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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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.

Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR

5.0
My 89 year old mother passed in the care of Brookdale. They were compassionate and caring. They treated her with respect and dignity and helped her feel safe. She had Alzheimer's, was near blind, and near deaf. I visited often at all different times of day. I observed excellent service on all ...
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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.
Polk County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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%
36.1%
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

Lakeview Senior Living, Canfield Place and SpringRidge at Charbonneau 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.

The best independent living facilities near you in Polk County, Oregon are Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Brookdale Forest Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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