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The cost of independent living in Polk County is about $3,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 154 options.

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8.9
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71 reviews
8.9
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71 reviews
5 star
52%
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27%
3 star
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Staff are super friendly, call every one by their name. Food choices are decent with acceptable alternatives at every meal. Coffee is good and available in the lobby al day. Grounds are well maintained I am...
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.
Here at Grove Pointe Senior Living just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something new like painting, you have choices for how you want to live your life....
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1313 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.7
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40 reviews
8.7
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40 reviews
5 star
37%
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2 star
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Staff is super friendly and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from. Food is good but tends to be bland. Apartment size is comfortable. Love that all three components are together and available....
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.
Bonaventure of Salem, OR is a luxury senior living community offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel at home,...
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1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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78 reviews
8.7
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78 reviews
5 star
48%
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3 star
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I don't take lightly the ratings I gave you for the 8 categories. I love Faye Wright's Memory Care, but, more importantly my mom, [Name removed] loves being at Faye Wright's. She been there the first part of...
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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8.7
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27 reviews
8.7
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27 reviews
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70%
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She was treated very fair, the administrator was kind and helpful. It turned out to not be a good fit for my mother, so we moved her to a duplex, she is very able-bodied. She really just wanted to be around...
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.
Live Your Best LifeWhen you decide to make your home at our independent living community in Albany, Oregon, you should prepare to savor a rich and full retirement that provides you with all the comforts of home and the quality care you deserve. Nestled in a beautiful location that lets you enjoy...
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8.7
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55 reviews
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
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Great meals and activities. Better communication at times would be great for the residents and more dining room help. I would recommend. Very clean facility too.
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.
With a picturesque setting, Solista Newberg by Cogir is a multi-story community offering independent living services in Newburg, Oregon. This community is located in the heart of wine country, and the campus features several lush gardens, all of which overflow with 40 varieties of brilliant...
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3030 Photos available
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8.6
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8.6
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Cogir is a beautiful place, new, clean and promised updated communication, various activities for memory care residents and healthy food. Most important was a still active group of residents that would...
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.
At Cogir of Tigard, we believe in an active and fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Our dedicated team handles your daily responsibilities, allowing you to enjoy your day with peace of mind. Our personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services cater to each individual’s needs, making it easy to...
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1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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32 reviews
8.5
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32 reviews
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They were amazing! We loved the entire experience from start to finish. Staff is so caring, loving and kind. Facility was gorgeous. Food was delicious. Made family feel welcome. Truly cared about my mom.
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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8.5
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33 reviews
8.5
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33 reviews
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All the staff treat you like family, they always speak but most of all they care about the residents there! It's always clean! They have a lot of activities for the residents and some we get to enjoy with...
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.
Nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area, Emerald Gardens is one of Woodburn's premiere senior living communities located at the heart of the Willamette Valley. Your Home. We are a community where you have a sense of place and belonging. Our residents have...
Photo of Avamere at Hillsboro
1212 Photos available
8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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11 reviews
5 star
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Photo of Holi Senior Living
99 Photos available
8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
5 star
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Staff= most of them very friendly, very attentive but corporate has come in recently and set up shop and those people don't smile, they seem very unapproachable but the day to day staff are wonderful and...
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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Photo of The Stafford
44 Photos available
8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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11 reviews
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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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1414 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
5 star
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My mother has recently moved into the memory care side of the Merrill Gardens building. The staff who take care of the people there are doing everything that they can to make her feel at home-they do a great...
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.
Merrill Gardens SherwoodWe offer quality senior living in the heart of one of Sherwood's most popular neighborhoods, Edy Ridge. Explore our quality independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle options from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of Solista Salem by Cogir
2525 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.3
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66 reviews
8.3
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66 reviews
5 star
50%
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The people are very sweet and try to be very helpful. The problem is they say yes to everything but follow through doesn't seem to happen, example there's a lockbox on the Support handle outside my door that...
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.
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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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.3
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21 reviews
8.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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My mom is happy and very content there and that's what I care about. She likes the food but I think they could have a better variety that's why I gave it 4. I believe most of the people are older ( my mom's...
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.
Photo of Boone Ridge Retirement
1313 Photos available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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Overall great experience. A couple of areas that could use improvement. 1) Their mail service!!! A FEW times, deliveries have been delivered to the Boone Ridge next door and no one says anything from Boone...
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.
Explore What Makes BooneRidge Retirement DifferentImagine being apart of a vibrantretirement community that is bothelegant and comfortable. Pictureyourself living independently in alovely residence, yet surrounded byneighbors who share your interestsand zest for life. Boone RidgeRetirement offers...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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Small community atmosphere. Very welcoming. Many activities. No stairs and no elevators. Nice walking paths around the property. Very close to the main hospital, clinics, and the bulk of the Drs offices....
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.
Welcome home to Regency Park Place at Corvallis. Our community offers Retirement and Assisted Living services in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community has 46 apartments all on one level. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with patios. Regency Park Place provides ...
Photo of Fircrest Senior Living
22 Photos available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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The staff are very caring and kind, which we truly appreciate. There have been a few times where communication could have been a bit better, and we've occasionally needed to follow up on housekeeping to make...
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.
Assisted Care At FirCrest you will find apartments that are warm, spacious and inviting. Our studio and one bedroom apartments are specially designed to encourage the feeling of home. FirCrest is designed for those seniors who want to enjoy the comforts of home while getting the support they...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living West Hills
1414 Photos available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
5 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Prestige Senior Living West Hills and things have been very good so far at this facility! My loved one's apartment is very nice. The facility is nice and very clean,...
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 West Hills (A) Corvallis, OR Prestige Senior Living West Hills is an assisted living community located in Corvallis Oregon. Corvallis provides all of the advantages to living near a university yet retains in small town charm. We are located just a few miles from the Oregon...
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3333 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
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This is reasonably priced and the staff I deal with are accommodating. They have our apts cleaned weekly and keep the common areas clean. We have out of town guest preform some sort of music in the central...
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.
Country Meadows Village Retirement Community is located in the vibrant and beautiful community of Woodburn, Oregon. Our picturesque retirement village is located on beautifully lush and sprawling grounds filled with garden paths and well-maintained and groomed topiaries. Only a short ride away...
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Photo of Silver Creek Senior Living
1818 Photos available
8.0
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23 reviews
8.0
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23 reviews
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The entire staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. They have been successful and helping dad work through his transition into memory care with kindness and gentleness, getting him to participate in...
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.
At Silver Creek Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Woodburn area. We are located in the Willamette...
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8.0
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40 reviews
8.0
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40 reviews
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My mother in law moved into the independent residence part of the Oaks at Lebanon a few years ago. After about six months she transferred to the Assisted Living side. The staff and administrators are great....
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.
The Oaks at Lebanon is an independent and assisted living community in Lebanon, Oregon. Lebanon is a charming city, located outside of Salem and highly regarded for its high quality of life. Home to the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Lebanon is a fun and vibrant city with nearly...
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8.0
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10 reviews
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Willamette Manor was a good experience. Friendly staff. They all truly appear to enjoy their work and the residents are treated like family.
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.
Willamette Manor is a Stand-Alone 42 Unit Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon, Oregon, that has been serving area residents for almost 90 years.Our mission is to provide quality services with traditional values to seniors and disabled persons in our community.We're a community where...
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8.0
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35 reviews
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I moved to Rosewood Park one year ago. I am so happy here and with my apartment. The staff is awesome, everyone so friendly and helpful,I cannot say enough wonderful things about everyone. The food has...
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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
Photo of Bonaventure of Albany
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
7.7
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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I'd rate them at a 4 only because they don't provide toilet paper for the residents and they don't do laundry, at least not their personal laundry, they'll do towels , but that's it other than that, they've...
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.
Photo of Regency Woodland
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7.5
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18 reviews
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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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Cost of independent living in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $3,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Siletz, OR with an average of $3,013 per month.

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, OR
$3,051/mo

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

Polk County, OR
$3,051/mo
$3,426/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, vs. other senior living options

$7,412/mo
Independent Living
$3,051/mo

Independent living costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,721/mo
Studio
$2,758/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,174/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County 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: Polk County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,051/mo$3,426/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,161/mo$6,838/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,412/mo$8,364/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$3,051/mo
Oregon:$3,426/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$6,161/mo
Oregon:$6,838/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$7,412/mo
Oregon:$8,364/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Polk County

Recent reviews for independent living in Polk County

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.

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.

Polk County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, 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 Polk County 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.3%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
51%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.7%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.8%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heron Pointe Senior Living, Lakeview Senior Living and Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 154 independent living facilities near Polk County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Polk County, Oregon is Grove Pointe Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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