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The cost of independent living in Buena Vista is about $4,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 171 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Redwood Heights by Cogir
88 Photos available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
27%
3 star
2%
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0%
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Everyone was responsive and sweet to our Mom. We were always greeted with a smile and welcomed by the front office staff. The med techs were knowledgeable and worked with Mom's hospice team to ensure she was...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Redwood Heights Retirement and Assisted Living Residence, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. Redwood Heights is located in the heart of Salem, only a short distance away from shopping, restaurants, parks and Salem Hospital, yet it's secluded location...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills
1515 Photos available
8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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32 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
16%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
19%
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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
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.
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
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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74 reviews
8.6
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74 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
35%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
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11%
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[name removed] and [name removed] and all the employees with memory care house #[removed] have been helpful, friendly, accommodating, and encouraging to my mom, [name removed].
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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Photo of Regency Woodland
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8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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17 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
35%
3 star
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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
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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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
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7.7
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30 reviews
7.7
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30 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
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3 star
7%
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I know is mom has no complaints about Heron Point! They did just change hands, and the food has been much better! So all in all, we are very happy with Heron Point! At first I wasn't sure! But now that she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heron Pointe is known for offering exceptional assisted and independent living options for seniors in Monmouth, Oregon. We offer quiet country living for those wishing for a relaxing retirement with first class amenities. We are less than one mile from Western Oregon University, and our residents...
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5 star
79%
4 star
7%
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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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8.0
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3 reviews
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4 star
33%
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The front desk always helpful when someone is there. Weekends you're pretty much on your own. And so are residents . We like the size and most of the residents are nice.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Buena Vista, OR

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, OR with an average of $4,296 per month.

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, OR, vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, OR
$4,368/mo
$4,324/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, OR, vs. state and national averages

Buena Vista, OR
$4,368/mo
$4,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,303/mo
Independent Living
$4,368/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, OR, by floor plan type

Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,095/mo

Senior living costs in Buena Vista 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: Buena Vista, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuena Vista, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,368/mo$4,465/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,833/mo$4,844/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,303/mo$5,268/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Buena Vista, OR:$4,368/mo
Oregon:$4,465/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Buena Vista, OR:$4,833/mo
Oregon:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Buena Vista, OR:$5,303/mo
Oregon:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Buena Vista

Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR

5.0
My 89 year old mother passed in the care of Brookdale. They were compassionate and caring. They treated her with respect and dignity and helped her feel safe. She had Alzheimer's, was near blind, and near deaf. I visited often at all different times of day. I observed excellent service on all ...
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Prestige Senior Living West Hills in Corvallis, OR

4.5
Staff is always happy to listen to me. I can be a bit of a handful and get cantankerous. Staff is patient. And willing to joke around! After being here awhile you build strong connections. Those bonds you make are everything. Can't imagine living anywhere else.

Sapphire at Applewood in Salem, OR

4.9
The meals and dining service is great here, I am eating healthier then every before - they are very good about serving us healthy well balanced nutritious meals. I would definitely recommend this community to other families who are looking for a community for themselves or their loved ones

Buena Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Buena Vista 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 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
50%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista 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 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%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista 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 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%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Redwood Heights by Cogir, Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills and Faye Wright Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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