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Memory care in Polk County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Polk County is about $5,483 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 148 communities, read 2505 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Faye Wright Senior Living
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55 Floor plans available
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We had a very positive experience. Everyone involved with our sister's care treated her with compassion and respect. She felt loved by all. The only negative I would say, was there were times when they were...
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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The first day [name removed] had some issues with the shower, but after that his stay went smoothly. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Yes, we would recommend Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills to...
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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Thankful to have moved my dad to Regency Woodland in Salem. They seem to have more caring and consistent staff and definitely help to keep my dad's apartment clean and keep a close eye on him.
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.
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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Easy transition for my husband. Getting financial aid to cover his expenses has been a real challenge. The facility has been very patient and flexible as I navigate the bureaucracy.
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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This facility feels like a large family. All the caregivers are happy involved with the patients calling him honey helping him with everything. It's been a very enjoyable place and the head lady [name...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care is located in the beautiful capital area of Salem, Oregon, which is in Marion County. Our charming community is located near the Willamette River in the middle of the Willamette Valley. Salem is a great place to live and a wonderful place for family and friends to...
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All the staff treat you like family, they always speak but most of all they care about the residents there! It's always clean! They have a lot of activities for the residents and some we get to enjoy with...
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.
Nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area, Emerald Gardens is one of Woodburn's premiere senior living communities located at the heart of the Willamette Valley. Your Home. We are a community where you have a sense of place and belonging. Our residents have...
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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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We have been really happy with the experience overall. The staff have primarily been wonderful. There is some lack of communication between the regular staff and the weekend staff, and there are times we've...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Regent Court is a senior living community located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon in the county of Benton. Seniors living at Regent Court always feel secure knowing that the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is just one block away from their community. This ensures that seniors always have...
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11 Floor plan available
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Facility is very clean and the activities that I observed were good and the caregiving was excellent. Only my concern is on weekends with fewer staff. We highly recommend the facility after comparing it with...
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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Staff is nice, food is good, call button times are pretty quick but the staff turnover is incredibly high. Staff often complaining openly about their jobs. Staff are very nice to residents, though. Meals are...
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 Maple Valley Memory Care
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What I can say is out of all the rest homes I have been to with my husband as a patient Maple Valley is by far the best because the person in charge is there interacting with the patients and the people that...
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.
Photo of Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
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The facility was adequate; staff excellent (they were very responsive). Food was ok (my dad was a very picky eater). Room size was adequate. He did not partake in any activities as he made up his mind to...
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.
Located in the heart of Oregon's historic Willamette Valley, Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With views of the surrounding Coburg Hills and in proximity to fragrant peppermint farms, this relaxed country-style community is an...
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Overall, a very positive experience. They worked so hard to move quickly to facilitate a fast move-in for my parents. When a medical shift made the move infeasible, they worked just as hard and quickly to...
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.
At Cogir of Tigard, we believe in an active and fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Our dedicated team handles your daily responsibilities, allowing you to enjoy your day with peace of mind. Our personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services cater to each individual’s needs, making it easy to...
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Photo of Washington Gardens Memory Care Community
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My wife moved into Washington Gardens on our 43rd wedding anniversary. I didn't plan the move in date but a covid outbreak delayed us out of an abundance of caution! My wife loved everyone that she came in...
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.
Washington Gardens Memory Care Community is a assisted living facility located in Tigard, Oregon. They offer specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Washington Gardens Memory Care Community families with aging loved ones a sense...
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I would rate each item a"5". The only problem we had was sometimes getting hold of someone on the weekends. Once your family member makes a personal connection with a staff member things seem to settle into...
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.
Life Like You’d ImaginedWhen we were younger, we all probably imagined spending our retired years enjoying life to the fullest. Now, you can. We’ll do the cooking. We’ll do the cleaning. We’ll take care of the lawn. You just do the senior living. You’ll find us located in the lush hillsides...
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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 ...
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The staff are very caring and kind, which we truly appreciate. There have been a few times where communication could have been a bit better, and we've occasionally needed to follow up on housekeeping to make...
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.
Assisted Care At FirCrest you will find apartments that are warm, spacious and inviting. Our studio and one bedroom apartments are specially designed to encourage the feeling of home. FirCrest is designed for those seniors who want to enjoy the comforts of home while getting the support they...
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It's a very difficult transition for anyone and at any stage in their life.When searching for my husbands care he would not have been so at home as he was with Ivy Court. It's SO important to shop and...
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.
Assisted living is all one story, 50 Apt. Studios and one bedroom units. Pets welcome, bathing services twice a week are included in base rent. Weekly housekeeping also included in rent. 24 hour beverage and snack bar, Private dining room available for guest and resident use. Full calendar of...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Prestige Senior Living West Hills and things have been very good so far at this facility! My loved one's apartment is very nice. The facility is nice and very clean,...
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 West Hills (A) Corvallis, OR Prestige Senior Living West Hills is an assisted living community located in Corvallis Oregon. Corvallis provides all of the advantages to living near a university yet retains in small town charm. We are located just a few miles from the Oregon...
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This is reasonably priced and the staff I deal with are accommodating. They have our apts cleaned weekly and keep the common areas clean. We have out of town guest preform some sort of music in the central...
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.
Country Meadows Village Retirement Community is located in the vibrant and beautiful community of Woodburn, Oregon. Our picturesque retirement village is located on beautifully lush and sprawling grounds filled with garden paths and well-maintained and groomed topiaries. Only a short ride away...
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The entire staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. They have been successful and helping dad work through his transition into memory care with kindness and gentleness, getting him to participate in...
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.
At Silver Creek Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Woodburn area. We are located in the Willamette...
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Everything is going good. My aunt is doing good there. She's thriving much more than she was at home so thank you. I would recommend the facility. They've been very good to me and my aunt.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Bridgecreek Memory Care is a Sapphire Health Services community, specializing in Alzheimer's and dementias. We are a cozy 58 bed community with a large, secured, outdoor area for our residents to walk and participate in outdoor gardening, birdwatching or socializing.Bridgecreek utilizes our...
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My mother in law moved into the independent residence part of the Oaks at Lebanon a few years ago. After about six months she transferred to the Assisted Living side. The staff and administrators are great....
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.
The Oaks at Lebanon is an independent and assisted living community in Lebanon, Oregon. Lebanon is a charming city, located outside of Salem and highly regarded for its high quality of life. Home to the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Lebanon is a fun and vibrant city with nearly...
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Willamette Manor was a good experience. Friendly staff. They all truly appear to enjoy their work and the residents are treated like family.
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.
Willamette Manor is a Stand-Alone 42 Unit Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon, Oregon, that has been serving area residents for almost 90 years.Our mission is to provide quality services with traditional values to seniors and disabled persons in our community.We're a community where...
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What we like the most about Arbor Oaks are the private room cleanliness of facility staff friendliness. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Arbor Oaks Terrace Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Newberg, Oregon. Newberg is a quaint and charming city located in the thriving metropolitan area of Portland. Newberg is known as the first stop of Oregon wine country, with friendly people, a vibrant downtown area with a...
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Cost of memory care in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $5,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $5,181 per month.

Memory care costs in Polk County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, OR
$5,483/mo
$5,591/mo

Memory care costs in Polk County, OR, vs. state and national averages

Polk County, OR
$5,483/mo
$5,301/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,483/mo

Memory care costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,660/mo
Studio
$7,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,275/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,298/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,900/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.
Memory Care$5,483/mo$5,301/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$4,931/mo$4,869/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$4,634/mo$4,506/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$5,483/mo
Oregon:$5,301/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$4,931/mo
Oregon:$4,869/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$4,634/mo
Oregon:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Polk County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Polk County, OR

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Polk County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Polk County, OR$7,710/mo$7,182/mo+7.3%
Oregon$8,382/mo$7,843/mo+6.9%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Polk County, OR
2024 average cost:$7,710/mo
2023 average cost:$7,182/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$8,382/mo
2023 average cost:$7,843/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Polk County

Recent reviews for memory care in Polk County

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.

Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR

4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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McMinnville Memory Care

5.0
The people working at Pacifica are the best. They are all caring, loving and patient. I would never want to leave. The food is delicious (according to my mom) and nutritious and I've noticed that the menu is varied and has nice things like fresh fruit.

Polk County review score based on 421 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 421 reviews of 143 Polk County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk County 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Polk County, OR143 facilities
7.9
Falls City, OR118 facilities
8.2
Dallas, OR6 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk County 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 421 reviews of 143 Polk County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Polk County 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.
Polk County, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.7
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Polk County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County memory care 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 care services in Polk County 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.5%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.1%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.4%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.1%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.5%
69.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk County 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 Polk County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.8%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
26%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County 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 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
19.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
21.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Polk County 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.2%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.7%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.8%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.5%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
47.6%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.1%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Polk County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oregon memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Windsong Memory Care at Eola Hills, Jefferson Lodge and The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages are the top-rated memory care facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 148 memory care facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Polk County, Oregon is Grove Pointe Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 148 memory care facilities near you in Polk County, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Polk County, 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 Polk County, 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 Polk County, Oregon ranges from $1120 to $15088. The average Memory Care cost in Polk County, Oregon is $5,483. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Polk County, Oregon typically starts at $1120. 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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