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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $4,931 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 226 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 2629 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Oaks at Lebanon
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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
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.
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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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: 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.
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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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, 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.
Merrill Gardens SherwoodWe offer quality senior living in the heart of one of Sherwood's most popular neighborhoods, Edy Ridge. Explore our quality independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle options from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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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
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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.
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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Photo of Bonaventure of Albany
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I'd rate them at a 4 only because they don't provide toilet paper for the residents and they don't do laundry, at least not their personal laundry, they'll do towels , but that's it other than that, they've...
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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They were easy to contact and meet with. [name removed] showed us a few variations of rooms which my mom appreciated. We also had a to complicate things because of my mom's extreme sensitivity to sun glare...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Vineyard Heights Assisted Living
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They were very accommodating, easy to to talk to and responsive to my questions and concerns, I would recommend Vineyard Heights Assisted living to anyone. Hospice was involved at the end and they were...
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.
Vineyard Heights is an independent and assisted living community in McMinnville, Oregon. McMinnville is centrally located in the heart of Willamette Valley's wine country and is within easy driving distance of the Pacific ocean, Portland and the state capital of Salem. Our historic city has...
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Photo of Brookdale Geary Street
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Many staff overworked because there aren't enough. When they quit, get sick, get hours reduced for pay reasons, etc, it's very hard on the ones left. Too much going to top level executives, not much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
All the Comforts of HomeFrom the moment you arrive and see the spacious and elegant common rooms and the storybook outdoor courtyard with mature trees and fragrant flowers, you will get the impression this is a place that goes above and beyond your average personal care and memory care...
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Photo of Jurgens Park Senior Living
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Caregiving staff are friendly and caring, but admin and nursing staff are disorganized. Lack of follow through. I believe this is a caring facility that lacks, training, communication and effective...
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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Photo of Village at Keizer Ridge
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My Sister is enjoying Keizer Ridge even though it's not home. This is her new home and she has her poodle [name removed] which all the residents absolutely Love. They have a new activity director that's...
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.
The Village at Keizer Ridge is an assisted living community located in Keizer, Oregon in Marion county. For many seniors at the Village at Keizer Ridge, when they feel the need for some outdoor recreation, they simply walk a few blocks to the nearby McNary Golf Club and enjoy the professional 18...
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The food is nice and hot, and delicious. They have a lot of activities in memory care. The value for the money was excellent. We picked this community, because we needed a better place that provided better...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valley View II Manor Care Home is a licensed care home that strives to promote a high quality of life for seniors. Our beautiful custom-built home is situated near many of the area's finest amenities, allowing residents to continue being active members of the community. Each member of our staff...
Photo of Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights
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They have an incredibly caring staff working in the memory care program. These staff members were always attentive to the needs of my mother. They were especially wonderful on the day my mother died, not...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights (AZ) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights is a senior living community in Salem Oregon which provides both assisted living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Salem provides a wealth of...
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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.
Photo of Meadow Creek Village
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We really appreciated their transportation services to doctors appointments. [name removed], who transported residents, was the best and always treated my mom with kindness. Quality of care was rated lower...
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.
At Meadow Creek we promise to assist you with the care you need so you can live the life you want. We promise to treat you with respect, honor your privacy, encourage your independent and provide you with the support you need.Meadow Creek has cared for seniors in the Salem community since 1992. ...
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We didn't see the day shift staff very much but the night shift staff was amazing! [name removed] and [name removed] were so caring and supported us through the whole experience. I work nights and they would...
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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I am very happy with the Vintage Care Home that my uncle is in....they are very very caring. I am so glad that I found A Place for mom to direct me the this home for my uncle. thank you so much
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Caring Homes Plus, we strive to eliminate the stress and anxiety family members experience over the care of their elderly loved ones. We are motivated by desire to provide a real home for the people we serve, taking pride in our ability to listen to and care for our residents.Established in...
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Sweet Bye N Bye has been a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring an seems genuinely happy to be there. I appreciate the activities offered to keep the residents engaged and they try to...
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 Coral Springs and Reflections Memory Care
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This is a community I would recommend to others for their loved ones. We have been very happy with the care that our loved one has received. The staff communication with the family has been great 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.
Coral Springs is an assisted living community located in the capital city of Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Our scenic community is located nearby the Willamette River. Salem is situated in the center of the Willamette Valley and is a lovely place to call home. It is also an enticing place to...
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All the staff were wonderful. The [name removed]'s were hand on owners! They were a support from the beginning until the end.IF I needed assisted living Sweet Bye and Bye would be my first choice!
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.
Sweet Bye N Bye is located in Salem, OR, which is a part of Polk and Marian Counties. This residential care home provides the assistance that you are looking for in an are that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Salem appreciate all that it offers including the chance to check out...
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I am so very happy my family and I chose this community for my mom we all felt an at ease feeling you know that gut feeling, and the know that she would be safe here and well taken care of and they live up...
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.
Tucked away in the shade of majestic trees, you'll find The Woods at Willowcreek, a senior living community with plenty of relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer assisted living and memory care, each with personalized levels of support. As your needs change, you can continue to...
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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.
Conveniently located in Corvallis, Conifer House Residential Care & Memory Care is easily accessible from Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Monmouth and Junction City, as well as the Oregon Coast. Corvallis also proudly hosts Oregon State University and offers quick freeway access to Hwy 99w, as...
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Due to the covid restrictions there are not many activities going on. We do like that it is a well ran and professional establishment for our loved one to be in. The apartments at the community are small but...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Premier Care Homes is located in Salem, OR, which is a part of Polk and Marion Counties. This residential care home offers you the chance to live in a great area. Residents and guests of Salem appreciate all that it offers including Salem's Riverfront Carousel, Bethel Heights Vineyards, The...
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Cost of assisted living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,790 per month.

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

Polk County, OR
$4,931/mo
$5,032/mo

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

Polk County, OR
$4,931/mo
$4,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,784/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,931/mo
$5,483/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,660/mo
Studio
$4,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,650/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.
Assisted Living$4,931/mo$4,869/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$5,483/mo$5,301/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,634/mo$4,506/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$4,931/mo
Oregon:$4,869/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$5,483/mo
Oregon:$5,301/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$4,634/mo
Oregon:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polk County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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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Assisted living cost trends in Polk County, OR

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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$6,247/mo$5,927/mo+5.4%
Oregon$6,132/mo$5,737/mo+6.9%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Polk County, OR
2024 average cost:$6,247/mo
2023 average cost:$5,927/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$6,132/mo
2023 average cost:$5,737/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk County, OR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living 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.

Anice Place Adult Foster Home, LLC in Albany, OR

4.7
I am very happy with the community. They could improve on the quality of the food. Overall, I would recommend to ther families.

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 429 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 429 reviews of 204 Polk County assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

7.8
Polk County, OR204 facilities
7.9
Falls City, OR165 facilities
8.2
Dallas, OR6 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk County assisted living

When assisted living 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 429 reviews of 204 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk County resident and family assisted living 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
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted 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 care services in Polk County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
76%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
52.8%
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 assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.5%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County assisted living

Assisted 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
14.7%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County assisted living

Our assisted 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
27.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County assisted 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 assisted 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
53.9%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
46.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Polk County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon assisted living 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 assisted living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 226 assisted living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Polk County, Oregon is Grove Pointe Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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