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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
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26 reviews
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I know is mom has no complaints about Heron Point! They did just change hands, and the food has been much better! So all in all, we are very happy with Heron Point! At first I wasn't sure! But now that she...
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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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...
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26 reviews
9.8
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I would rate everything a 5, a few stumbles from the administrative staff, such as conflicting information but they were anxious to resolve miscommunication. The staff is very caring and responsive. And the...
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.
At Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, Colorado, just 15 minutes west of Denver, residents can choose the size of apartment that best suits their needs, from a 473-square foot studio apartment , or two different plans for one bedroom/one bath apartments, or two sizes of two bedroom two bath...
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9.7
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49 reviews
9.7
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49 reviews
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I would say 5 for all the categories, with the exception of #5. But I will note that Mom doesn't take part in many of the activities due to her age and some health restrictions. Also, I don't really have a...
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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99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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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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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
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The staff is great..they are just a little short handed as are most facilities today...the food could be better...and more activities...the setting is nice..backed up to a forest with good outdoor spaces. I...
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.
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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23 reviews
9.5
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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
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.
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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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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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
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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 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...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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25 reviews
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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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15 reviews
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This facility offers all of the activities and benefits I was seeking and is staffed by a caring and empathetic group dedícated to seeing to the wellbeing of everyone here. The facility is well maintained...
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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88 Photos available
9.5
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55 reviews
9.5
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55 reviews
5 star
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Meals & dining need a lot of help. [name removed] in the office isn't real good about following up on concerns brought up, have to stay on him. overall just a quiet home style place no real over priced bells...
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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1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
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They helped me navigate through so many options. The best help was bring in the phone and reviewing the emailed options. I could see the pictures, locations and the reviews. That was most helpful. We needed...
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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9.4
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43 reviews
9.4
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43 reviews
5 star
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The facility is bright, cheery and welcoming. What few questions that I had the staff was caring and prompt with answers. I wish my sister could have stayed there longer.
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
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I like how it is like a small community within the place. Staff is friendly and keep the place in good condition. I would like to see them be more proactive about trying to encourage the residents to join in...
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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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
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I moved here with my husband and dog. It is friendly here, the food is great, and the grounds are lovely. I would recommend this place to anyone. We have an apartment on the ground floor and it's perfect...
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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Overall great experience. A couple of areas that could use improvement. 1) Their mail service!!! A FEW times, deliveries have been delivered to the Boone Ridge next door and no one says anything from Boone...
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.
Explore What Makes BooneRidge Retirement DifferentImagine being apart of a vibrantretirement community that is bothelegant and comfortable. Pictureyourself living independently in alovely residence, yet surrounded byneighbors who share your interestsand zest for life. Boone RidgeRetirement offers...
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Overall great experience. A couple of areas that could use improvement. 1) Their mail service!!! A FEW times, deliveries have been delivered to the Boone Ridge next door and no one says anything from Boone...
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.
Explore What Makes BooneRidge Retirement DifferentImagine being apart of a vibrantretirement community that is bothelegant and comfortable. Pictureyourself living independently in alovely residence, yet surrounded byneighbors who share your interestsand zest for life. Boone RidgeRetirement offers...
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8.5
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34 reviews
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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...
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My mom is in their memory care now and we are not as happy with that. Her hygiene is not as good and laundry service is bringing her clothes that are not hers. Cleanliness of Opal could be better.
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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9.0
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My mom is in their memory care now and we are not as happy with that. Her hygiene is not as good and laundry service is bringing her clothes that are not hers. Cleanliness of Opal could be better.
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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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
5 star
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My experience was fantastic. [name removed] was an amazing person to speak to. Even though my family did not acquire a place to live with A Place For Mom right now, We know that they will be helpful if our...
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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33 reviews
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The staff is amazing!! They all have found their calling. It takes a special kind of person to do their job and I'm so happy we found them.
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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9.3
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[name removed] and [name removed] were incredibly helpful through the moving process and stayed in frequent contact to ensure our questions were answered and we well cared for. I am so grateful that A Place...
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.
Welcome to Redwood Heights Retirement and Assisted Living Residence, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. Redwood Heights is located in the heart of Salem, only a short distance away from shopping, restaurants, parks and Salem Hospital, yet it's secluded location...
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8.7
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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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8.5
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21 reviews
8.5
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21 reviews
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Small community atmosphere. Very welcoming. Many activities. No stairs and no elevators. Nice walking paths around the property. Very close to the main hospital, clinics, and the bulk of the Drs offices....
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.
Welcome home to Regency Park Place at Corvallis. Our community offers Retirement and Assisted Living services in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community has 46 apartments all on one level. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with patios. Regency Park Place provides ...

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.

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. nearby counties

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

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

Polk County, OR
$4,356/mo
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan 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

Senior living costs in Polk County 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: Polk County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,356/mo$4,168/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,701/mo$4,478/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,221/mo$4,976/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$4,356/mo
Oregon:$4,168/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$4,701/mo
Oregon:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$5,221/mo
Oregon:$4,976/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 Polk County

Recent reviews for independent living in Polk County

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.

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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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.

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
10.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
6.5%
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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
31.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
14.4%
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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
54.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadowlark Senior Living, Lakeview Senior Living 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.

The best independent living facilities near you in Polk County, Oregon are SpringRidge at Charbonneau. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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