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The cost of independent living in Florence is about $3,966 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 279 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 have lived at Shorewood for 14 months and never once have I felt any regret at selecting Shorewood. I especially appreciate the effort everyone on the staff makes to know our names and to be friendly. I...
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.
Born from the dedication of being a service to the community and especially our Shorewood residents, an active and independent lifestyle emerged. We promote the concept that our residents have the freedom to do just what they want to do, when they want to do it. '...no more cutting lawns...' or...
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After deciding to leave Tampa, Florida and move to the West Coast to be closer to my family, I went to A Place for Mom for help in finding a new place to live. I talked with a gentleman named [name removed]...
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.
What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...
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The dinner and lunch quality could be improved! However, based on the experience we have had we would recommend Ocean Ridge Assisted Living to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Welcome to Ocean Ridge Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Coos Bay, Oregon. Ocean Ridge is located in a quiet and secluded evergreen forest but yet close to services, parks, shopping and the Bay Area Hospital. Also nearby are restaurants and...
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They have a hard time keeping a cook. Many kid type meals mini corn dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, sandwiches. Soggy over cook veggies. Other times meals good. PA system POOR, can't hear it and due to...
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.
Located in the heart of Oregon's historic Willamette Valley, Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With views of the surrounding Coburg Hills and in proximity to fragrant peppermint farms, this relaxed country-style community is an...
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I would definitely recommend the facility. The staff is very friendly. The housekeeping takes place once a week and besides cleaning, they change the sheets and make the bed/washing the sheets and towels....
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.
A community that offers a broad range of senior living services and amenities, Waterford Grand is the ideal retirement destination for individuals seeking independent living, assisted living or even memory care. Our beautiful location right off the Willamette River and a short drive from area...
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I enjoy the beauty of the entrance~ Meals are wonderful! I especially enjoyed Thanksgiving! Staff are great! They seem to keep activities posted and available to the residents. Residents seem appreciative...
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.
Welcome to Bayside Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care, a premier senior living community in Coos Bay, Oregon. Bayside Terrace is located on the beautiful and temperate southern Oregon coast, only a short distance away from shopping, restaurants, parks, downtown attractions, and regional...
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The staff is caring and compassionate. We chose Lone Oak because it was close to where my mom had lived for over 45 years. Our mom enjoys her interactions with the residents and staff. She is in better...
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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.
At Lone Oak Assisted Living in the Santa Clara District of Eugene, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities in the community that will fulfill their needs, interests, and...
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So far we are very happy with Evergreen and the staff. If we have concerns they respond quickly and are very happy to help address any situation we have had.
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.
Evergreen Senior Living is an assisted living community serving seniors in the Willamette Valley area of Western Oregon. We are located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to shops and medical services. The University of Oregon is only six miles from us and our residents enjoy all of the...
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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.
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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The initial tour impressed me because it was very warm and friendly. Good answered our questions. At move in there were issues about ran delivery for furniture etc. and the facility was very accommodating....
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.
Baycrest Village provides a family of services to meet the needs of seniors at every stage of life. Our continuum of care assures that there will be exactly the support you need to enjoy the best quality of life possible. Our spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes at Evergreen...
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Photo of Inland Point Retirement Community
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I would recommend this community. They do care and my mother is doing very well living in this community. They have activities like work outs, arts and craft and more for the residents to do. They also have...
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.
Please change Inland Point Senior Estates to: INLAND POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Offering both Senior Assisted Living and a unique Senior Independent Living neighborhood.We are proud to have achieved a Deficiency Free State Survey!Set within the historic town of North Bend, founded in the mid...
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They're wonderful. They are extremely helpful, and they are very patient. They communicate well, they keep a good eye on their people. If they see anything out of line, at all, they give a call. They check...
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.
Oceanview Senior Living is located in Newport, Oregon on the beautiful Central Oregon Coast just blocks away from the scenic Yaquina Head lighthouse.Many of Oceanview's apartments truly have have ocean views. Our services include three delicious meals a day in our elegant dining room, an exciting...
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We really do like our loved ones apartment it is very nice. It is expensive but at the end of the day it is worth it and make things easier for us. We do wish they would put more effort in getting people...
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: 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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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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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.
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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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...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Florence, OR

The average cost of senior living in Florence is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeside, OR with an average of $3,430 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Florence, OR vs. nearby cities

Florence, OR
$4,020/mo
$3,594/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Florence, OR vs. the state and national average

Florence, OR
$4,020/mo
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Florence vs. other types of senior living

$4,715/mo
Independent Living
$4,020/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Florence, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,065/mo
Studio
$4,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,249/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Florence over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Florence

Recent reviews for independent living in Florence

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.

Inland Point Retirement Community in North Bend, OR

5.0
I know they kept my father’s room regularly and it was always spotless. It was a very positive experience for my father. They were able to accommodate even during a difficult process. The manager and the whole staff were just wonderful.

Willamette Oaks in Eugene, OR

4.9
It was very easy to move in to the community and they make it easy to transition into the community. They make sure you are invited to dinners and activities. The community has a formal dining room with white linens and servers. There are bingo, games, meditation and more for activities for ...
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Florence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Florence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Florence, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Florence 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 Florence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Florence, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Florence 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 Florence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Florence, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
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Evergreen Court, Shorewood Senior Living and Bayside Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Florence, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Florence, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Florence, Oregon is Evergreen Court. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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