About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

8 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellendale, OR

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Ellendale area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ellendale. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Ellendale, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Lancaster, Sunnyslope and West Salem.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem, McMinnville and Keizer.

Ellendale Independent Living Facilities | 89 Reviews

Showing 7 communities
Last Updated: 2/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
1515 Photos available
8.4
Review score
26 reviews
8.4
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My 100 year old mother moved into Heron Pointe in early 2024 - it has been a good experience from the beginning. Their staff are so kind & thoughtful. Their assisted living services have made Mom’s daily...
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...
See details
Photo of Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills
1515 Photos available
7.5
Review score
28 reviews
7.5
Review score
28 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
14%
3 star
21%
2 star
0%
1 star
18%
See all reviews
Finding the right place for my wife’s parents was important to me since I have seen a lot of good and bad care facilities as a paramedic. Southern Hills is always clean and doesn’t seem to have that...
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 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...
See details
Photo of Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights
1313 Photos available
3.0
Review score
29 reviews
3.0
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
14%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
21%
See all reviews
They have an incredibly caring staff working in the memory care program. These staff members were always attentive to the needs of my mother. They were especially wonderful on the day my mother died, not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights (AZ) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights is a senior living community in Salem Oregon which provides both assisted living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Salem provides a wealth of...
See details
Photo of Dallas Retirement Village
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I was in the building with asst living, everyday i would go over to asst living, peaceful, friendly, just a place I want to be, The team is just that, a team that works together for me, Dallas is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
34%
See all reviews
The front desk always helpful when someone is there. Weekends you're pretty much on your own. And so are residents . We like the size and most of the residents are nice.
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.
Photo of River Park Senior Living
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Deer Meadow Assisted Living is a small community with a country setting and welcoming atmosphere. Our caring staff and friendly residents will make you feel right at home. Deer Meadow is conveniently located in Sheridan between the Oregon Coast and Salem. At Deer Meadow we respect each...
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Ellendale, OR

The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is $4,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willamina, OR with an average of $3,923 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellendale, OR vs. nearby cities

Ellendale, OR
$4,009/mo
$4,130/mo

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

Ellendale, OR
$4,009/mo
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,195/mo
Independent Living
$4,009/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$4,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,524/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,895/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ellendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellendale

Holiday Madrona Hills in Salem, OR

5.0
Great facility. Wonderful, caring staff. Welcoming community. It was just the perfect size for my dad. Others might like bigger or fancier, but this was the best match for us.

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 ...
Read more

Sapphire at Applewood in Salem, OR

4.9
The meals and dining service is great here, I am eating healthier then every before - they are very good about serving us healthy well balanced nutritious meals. I would definitely recommend this community to other families who are looking for a community for themselves or their loved ones

Ellendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ellendale 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 Ellendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
31%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale 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 Ellendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Heritage Plaza, Brookdale River Road and Boone Ridge Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellendale, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Ellendale, Oregon. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top