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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson, OR

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Jefferson Independent Living Facilities | 155 Reviews

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Photo of Meadowlark Senior Living
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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 Bonaventure of Albany
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9.0
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9.0
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5 star
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Proximity to my granddaughter, newer than only other facility available in the area, brighter with large windows, seemed more cheerful.
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 Grand Prairie
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9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
5 star
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The staff are great. They take great care to see that everything is going well, and go the extra mile. The food is ok, my mom has struggled a bit with it, but I think part of it is the stress associated with...
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.
Live Your Best LifeWhen you decide to make your home at our independent living community in Albany, Oregon, you should prepare to savor a rich and full retirement that provides you with all the comforts of home and the quality care you deserve. Nestled in a beautiful location that lets you enjoy...
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Photo of Brookdale Heritage Plaza
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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25 reviews
9.1
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25 reviews
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What I like the most about the community has just been the overall experience, the cleanliness and the staff. Yes I would recommend Brookdale Heritage Plaza to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Geary Street
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7.4
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59 reviews
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Many staff overworked because there aren't enough. When they quit, get sick, get hours reduced for pay reasons, etc, it's very hard on the ones left. Too much going to top level executives, not much...
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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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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Photo of Avamere at Albany
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8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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We've been very happy with their care of my sister. Her ALS gives them extra challenges, but they've been very responsive when there needs to be changes or issues arise.
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.
Located in a quiet park-like setting in Albany, Oregon, Avamere at Albany is close to banking, shopping and library services. Our community provides the services you need, delicious meals, and a host of amenities in a gracious setting that has been designed with your comfort and security in mind....
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This is a 55+ community. I used to live here and it was good but I got real sick and ended up in the hospital. That’s the only reason I moved out. It was nice. The staff was nice. I liked that everything was...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
We offer once a week bus trips to town and 2 times per month scheduled Doctors visits. We have extensive activities and several bus trips planned each month. We have a very informed, friendly and caring staff. We are located close to town and doctors offices. We have a mall just 5 minutes away....
Photo of Quail Run Assisted Living at Mennonite Village
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.
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Photo of Quail Run Assisted Living at Mennonite Village
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.
Photo of Turner Retirement Homes
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.
1933-2008: 75 Years of Ministry and Care Providing a Caring Community for Christians in RetirementTurner Retirement Homes (TRH) is located in Turner, Oregon—a small rural community of less than 1,600 people.  TRH is a unique Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres of...

Cost of independent living in Jefferson, OR

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $4,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill City, OR with an average of $3,594 per month.

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

Jefferson, OR
$4,169/mo
$4,156/mo

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

Jefferson, OR
$4,169/mo
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,038/mo
Independent Living
$4,169/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,245/mo
Studio
$5,080/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,689/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,994/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,165/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,169/mo$4,168/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,616/mo$4,478/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,038/mo$4,976/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, OR:$4,169/mo
Oregon:$4,168/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, OR:$4,616/mo
Oregon:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, OR:$5,038/mo
Oregon:$4,976/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson

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 ...
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Prestige Senior Living West Hills in Corvallis, OR

4.5
Staff is always happy to listen to me. I can be a bit of a handful and get cantankerous. Staff is patient. And willing to joke around! After being here awhile you build strong connections. Those bonds you make are everything. Can't imagine living anywhere else.

Jefferson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
40%
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Meadowlark Senior Living, Bonaventure of Albany and Brookdale Grand Prairie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Jefferson, Oregon. See the full list.

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