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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Buena Vista, OR
The cost of independent living in Buena Vista is about $4,235 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 156 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem, Corvallis and Keizer.
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28 reviews
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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Finding the right place for my wife’s parents was important to me since I have seen a lot of good and bad care facilities as a paramedic. Southern Hills is always clean and doesn’t seem to have that...
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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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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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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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
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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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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.
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 independent living in Buena Vista, OR
The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, OR with an average of $4,133 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buena Vista, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buena Vista, OR vs. the state and national average
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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
42.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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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
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bonaventure of Albany, Brookdale Grand Prairie and Meadowlark Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See the full list.
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