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The cost of independent living in Dawson is about $4,427 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 1728 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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My loved one has not been here very long yet, but so far, our experience with Churchill Estates has been generally positive. The staff is very good, and the place is clean. It isn't modern or fancy like some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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.
Photo of Ya-Po-Ah Terrace
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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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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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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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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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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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 was there and that is top of the line assisted living. It's just awesome - better than staying at a hotel. It is expensive, they have a buy in but it really is top of the line. There was...
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.
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Photo of Churchill Retirement Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Sea Aire Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Wiley Creek Community
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
1933-2008: 75 Years of Ministry and Care Providing a Caring Community for Christians in RetirementTurner Retirement Homes (TRH) is located in Turner, Oregon—a small rural community of less than 1,600 people.  TRH is a unique Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres of...
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Madrona Hills is very comfortable with many daily activities for entertainment. We also have bus transportation for errands doctor appointment weekly outings etc.. Meals are chef prepared in a 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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living
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.
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.
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.
Brookdale Stayton provides senior living options for seniors in the Marion County Oregon area. We enjoy small-town comfort with Salem nearby for shopping, dining and medical services. Portland is only an hour away and provides a favorite day trip for residents during Rose Festival and other...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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My parents selected this community because it felt the most like a home environment, they felt welcomed , well received, there names were used frequently in communications, and they were most responsive 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.
Lancaster Village & Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lush and beautiful township of Salem, Oregon. It is housed on an extensive grounds complete with a fishing pond and numerous paths and gardens to walk through and admire. The beautiful grounds are easily...

Cost of independent living in Dawson, OR

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $4,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waldport, OR with an average of $4,025 per month.

Independent living costs in Dawson, OR, vs. nearby cities

Dawson, OR
$4,427/mo
$4,625/mo
$4,597/mo

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

Dawson, OR
$4,427/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,184/mo
Independent Living
$4,427/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,602/mo
Studio
$4,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,667/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson 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: Dawson, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,427/mo$4,377/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,879/mo$4,777/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,184/mo$5,162/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dawson, OR:$4,427/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson, OR:$4,879/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dawson, OR:$5,184/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Dawson, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawson 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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Independent living cost trends in Dawson, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dawson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dawson, OR$3,332/mo$3,091/mo+7.8%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dawson, OR
2024 average cost:$3,332/mo
2023 average cost:$3,091/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson

Woodside Senior Living in Springfield, OR

5.0
I walked into woodside for valentine's Day the tables were set with cloth heart shaped napkins and roses were placed at every place setting. The meal was amazing steak, shrimp with grits and for dessert we had strawberries dipped in chocolate with cheesecake. There was a gentlemen playing the ...
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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.

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 The Archer of Eugene, Shorewood Senior Living, and Garden Way Retirement Community. Family members express appreciation for the long-term friendships that residents have developed wi ...
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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 The Archer 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, The Archer 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
7.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.1%
37%
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
55.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Archer of Eugene, Trustwell Living at River Run Place and Garden Way Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Dawson, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dawson, Oregon is The Archer of Eugene. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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