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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.
Brookdale Stayton provides senior living options for seniors in the Marion County Oregon area. We enjoy small-town comfort with Salem nearby for shopping, dining and medical services. Portland is only an hour away and provides a favorite day trip for residents during Rose Festival and other...
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.
Brookdale Stayton provides senior living options for seniors in the Marion County Oregon area. We enjoy small-town comfort with Salem nearby for shopping, dining and medical services. Portland is only an hour away and provides a favorite day trip for residents during Rose Festival and other...
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While it has only been a short amount of time, it has been great so far and she seems really happy. Everyone staff and residence has been wonderful. Food has been pretty good and compared to many others the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Mount Angel Towers is an active retirment community that allows you to experience the good life in a serence country setting at an affordable price. Nestled in the heart of the willamette valley we offer 10 acres of beautifully landscaped walking paths. We are only minutes from local shopping,...
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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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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I cannot say enough great things about the care and compassion my mother receives at this facility. I highly recommend Avamere at Newberg.
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 Newberg is conveniently located off Highway 99, in close proximity to George Fox University. Nestled in one of Newberg’s finest residential areas, our community has access to main roads leading to larger cities such as Portland, Hillsboro and McMinnville.Avamere at Sandy offers three...
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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.
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: 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.
Portera at The Grove is more than a brand new building designed for those who are 55+ and never better. We are a lifestyle, focused on life’s possibilities. We offer one-to three-bedroom apartment homes ranging in size from 785 to 1,490 square feet in a vibrant community with all the amenities of...
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.
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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I would tell others that I have had a good experience here so far and I would recommend that others look into it. The staff members have been wonderful.
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.
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I would tell others that I have had a good experience here so far and I would recommend that others look into it. The staff members have been wonderful.
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.
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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.
Jennings McCall Center has more than 80 years experience caring for the needs of seniors, offering all levels of care. Located on 15 park-like acres, the Center offers spacious studio, and 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in both the retirement & assisted living centers. All retirement...
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.
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.
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.
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When it came time to move my mother-in-law out of her home and closer to us we didn't think twice on where she would be best taken care of. The care and concern of the staff at Hearthstone of Murrayhill is...
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 Hearthstone at Murrayhill, there is a warm, friendly atmosphere that's hard to miss. One of our resdidents, Sharon Hubler says, "There's a different feeling about this whole place. People talk to each other. Friendship here is important." Whether you join in the...
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They are fine so far. It's clean, and the staff is friendly. There are no complaints about food. There aren't any concerns at all. It's working out well so far. I would rate them highly.
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.
We here at Inspired Senior Living of Hillsboro, in Hillsboro OR, are proud of our multifaceted care facility. The left-wing is designed for residents with dementia or memory problems. Behavioral management and a higher level of specialized care are available in our left-wing. Open access is the...
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.
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.
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
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polk County, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polk County vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Polk County, OR by room type
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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
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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
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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
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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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