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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buena Vista, OR

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If your loved one needs memory care in Buena Vista, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Buena Vista, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Buena Vista incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Buena Vista memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Buena Vista, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Lancaster, Sunnyslope and South Central.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Corvallis, Salem and Silverton.

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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
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9.7
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I have enjoyed seeing the creative and fun activities that are offered at Heron Pointe. From the wonderful programs at holidays and special occasions to full range of weekly activities, I enjoy seeing how...
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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Photo of Battle Creek Memory Care
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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3 reviews
7.5
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What we like the most about the Brookstone Alzheimer community is that it is clean and the residents are well taken care for. We would recommend this community to other families but it depends on residents...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia's are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills
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7.0
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What sticks out most about Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills would be the staff - they truly care about their residents. I would definitely recommend the facility to other families looking.
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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Photo of Faye Wright Senior Living
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55 Floor plans available
7.0
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I would recommend Faye Wright Senior Living to others looking for Memory Care for their loved one. The staff are very attentive and communicate their concerns with regards to my mother. On the weekends,...
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.
Faye Wright Senior Living offers a community style setting allowing residents the luxury of knowing a trained staff member is always close by, ready and willing to help. At Fay Wright Senior Living it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching...
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6.0
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6.0
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I would say that the staff really seems to care about the residents and work at making them comfortable. My brother feels cared for. Regency Woodland is on my short list of assisted living facilities I...
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.
Regency Woodland's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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11 Floor plan available
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They are very clean, staff is very personable. From what have seen in the activities, they are very geared towards the residents abilities. They seem to have adequate staffing. Definitely do your homework...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAt our premium community, Washington area seniors receive exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We offer specialized care for residents impaired by symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. We do that by providing a...
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We chose Blue Haven because of the location as well as positive feedback from other people. They were good with communication during everything that was going on at the time. The care staff specifically were...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Blue Haven RCF - Independence is a beautiful, recently renovated (finished December, 2015), 16 bed secured facility located in Independence, Oregon. Our secured facility is ideal for seniors with Alzheimer's and other related dementia. Our building has beautiful patios where residents can six and...
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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 memory care in Buena Vista, OR

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $5,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterloo, OR with an average of $4,895 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista, OR vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, OR
$5,070/mo
$5,194/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista, OR vs. the state and national average

Buena Vista, OR
$5,070/mo
$4,990/mo
U.S. national average
$4,811/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,070/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Buena Vista, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,485/mo
Studio
$5,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,895/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for memory care in Buena Vista

Blue Haven RCF - Dallas

4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.

Brookdale Salem

4.5
Here's the thing I am beyond happy of how well they take care of my dad. He was at another memory care and it felt like a lot of the caregivers had very little experience with dementia. At Brookdale they KNOW my dad. They can tell the second something is "off" or wrong and they take care of it ...
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Willamette Springs in Corvallis, OR

4.0
My mom is doing fine at this community. We are having a little trouble with the meals and they are handling it well. The planned activities has been good for my mom to try out. I feel they are providing good care and the staff are communicating very well with me.

Buena Vista review score based on 26 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 9 Buena Vista memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buena Vista review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buena Vista review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Buena Vista, OR9 facilities
7.7
Independence, OR15 facilities
7.8
Monmouth, OR11 facilities

Review subcategories for Buena Vista memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 9 Buena Vista memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buena Vista resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buena Vista, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Buena Vista memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Buena Vista memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buena Vista Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
55.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadowlark Senior Living, Heron Pointe Senior Living and Willamette Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Buena Vista, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buena Vista, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Buena Vista, Oregon, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Buena Vista, Oregon ranges from $1225 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Buena Vista, Oregon is $5,070. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buena Vista, Oregon typically starts at $1225. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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