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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dawson, OR
The cost of independent living in Dawson is about $4,221 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 1569 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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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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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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Middlefield Oaks has been great so far. The place is very clean, which is important because I’m kind of a neat freak. The staff is extremely helpful, and is always right there to answer our questions. The...
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.
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has proudly served the elderly of Cottage Grove and surrounding communities since 2006. Our friendly and caring staff is available to assist our residents 24 hours a day. The town of Cottage Grove is at the foothills of the historic Bohemia gold...
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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.
Conveniently located in the growing coastal city of Florence, Spruce Point is a 65-apartment assisted living community-the finest facility of its type on the Oregon coast. Spruce Point supports a resident's right to remain as independent as possible in a home-like setting. This setting is a...
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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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The staff gave off a great first impression they have been so warm and caring to our loved one and family. The dining experience from what we can see looks great and our loved one says the food is good. For...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Applewood is an active independent retirement 'lifestyle,' which offers private apartment living. We are conveniently located off I-5, only minutes from Lancaster Mall and many medical facilities. Our homelike atmosphere and three meals daily are sure to tempt anyone. Each apartment has a...
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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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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
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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.
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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They have been very helpful in so many ways. They are there to help find doctors any time there is specific care that is needed. They are very genuinely warm and caring people at Emerald Pointe Senior...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Emerald Pointe is renowned for several key things that are important to those considering senior housing. First, we have an unwavering commitment to customer service. Residents who have moved to Emerald Pointe tell us our level of service and commitment to our residents is far higher than the...
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My brother is no longer there he had some some anger issues, and he didn't get along with the staff. Not my top choice due to the age of the building, it needs updating. At meal times, it was not restaurant...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Sheldon Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the heart of the 'Emerald City,' Sheldon Oaks sits in a lovely, affluent neighborhood within easy walking distance of shopping, medical offices, golfing and restaurants. Eugene is a haven for those...
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I was looking for a place for my mom with a very tight window to get her moved in. The staff at APFM and Madrona Hills were so kind and helpful. They were knowledgeable, professional and attentive. We worked...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Rustic and charming architecture, brilliant flowers, and lush greenery greet you at Solista Salem by Cogir. This community offers excellent independent living services in a supportive and inclusive environment in Salem, Oregon.Elegant furnishings adorn the naturally lit, atrium lobby, and there...
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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
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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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I was in the building with asst living, everyday i would go over to asst living, peaceful, friendly, just a place I want to be, The team is just that, a team that works together for me, Dallas is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother-in-law has been living at Corvallis Caring Place for 3 years. We have been consistently impressed with the cleanliness, food, activities, and most importantly the kindness of all of the employees....
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.
Corvallis Caring Place, a non-profit assisted living community, is conveniently located in the heart of Corvallis, near Oregon State University, and is close to other area amenities: churches, shopping, a Senior Center, and an “over 50” Health Club. Public transportation is very close by and...
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I have experienced this community during the course of my work day. They’re very good. If one of my loved ones needed services, I’d be comfortable placing them here. It’s clean and the staff is friendly...
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.
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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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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.
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.
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This is a 55+ community. I used to live here and it was good but I got real sick and ended up in the hospital. That’s the only reason I moved out. It was nice. The staff was nice. I liked that everything was...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
We offer once a week bus trips to town and 2 times per month scheduled Doctors visits. We have extensive activities and several bus trips planned each month. We have a very informed, friendly and caring staff. We are located close to town and doctors offices. We have a mall just 5 minutes away....
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother-in-law has been a resident of Solvang for 1 1/2 years and is very happy there. As a regular visitor there myself, I can testify to the friendliness of the staff and other residents. She has made...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It’s a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...
Cost of independent living in Dawson, OR
The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $4,221 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waldport, OR with an average of $3,884 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dawson, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dawson, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dawson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dawson, OR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson
Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson
Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living
4.9
The staff is very friendly. The rooms are very clean. Their financially better priced that most everything else that I did look at. They are also super helpful and my dad feels at home. I am pleased with how he has adjusted, I would definitely recommend Junction City Retirement to others.
Spring Valley in Springfield, OR
4.6
I would recommend Spring Valley. what stands out to me the most is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to help. we visit frequently during the week, so we run into people there who communicate with us about my mom and her care.
Solista Salem by Cogir
5.0
Great facility. Wonderful, caring staff. Welcoming community. It was just the perfect size for my dad. Others might like bigger or fancier, but this was the best match for us.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across multiple communities, including Volante of Eugene, Shorewood Senior Living, and Garden Way Retirement Community. Family members express appreciation for the long-term friendships that residents have developed with ...
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Diverse activities for residents. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities at their communities, such as arts & crafts, exercise classes, movie nights, outings, and game nights. Reviews from The Springs at Sunnyview, Boone Ridge Retirement, and Brookdale Grand Prairie emphasize the importance of staying engaged and activ ...
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Quality and varied food offerings. Meals prove to be a highlight for many residents across different communities, including Brookdale Grand Prairie, Garden Way Retirement Community, and Volante of Eugene, with residents praising the delicious and varied food choices and excellent service.
Personalized care and attention. Families appreciate the individualized care and attention given to their loved ones at communities like Bonaventure of Albany, Brookdale Heritage Plaza, and Holiday Regent, where staff members go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs and ensure their well-being.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep for private rooms and group areas. Residents of Holiday Sheldon Oaks, Volante of Eugene, and Holiday Regent mention the importance of living in a clean and well-maintained environment.
Community engagement and socialization. Several reviews mention the importance of community engagement and socialization, with residents enjoying the opportunities to make new friends and connect with others, as highlighted in Timber Pointe Senior Living, The Springs at Sunnyview, and Holiday Sheldon Oaks.
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Dawson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
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36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Meadowlark Senior Living, Timber Pointe Senior Living and Heron Pointe Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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