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The cost of independent living in Sparks is about $4,029 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 9 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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Approaching the southern end of of Pendleton is this attractive facility off highway 395 with beautiful landscaping. The residents and staff are very friendly and caring, for anyone interested living in a...
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.
Located across from CHI St. Anthony Hospital and well known medical clinics, this aids in convivence and optimal care.We have been a great community since 2000 and have well over 50 years of combined experience in taking care of Pendleton community members and surrounding towns that make up this...
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I highly recommend Suttle Care! My grandmother had lived in a few other facilities and Suttle Care was by far the best care! I cannot express enough how very caring and professional both [name removed] &...
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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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.
Sun Ridge Retirement Community is a lovely place to call home. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Pendleton, Oregon. We offer independent retirement living in a comfortable family setting. We offer:Loving and friendly staff and residentsThree nutritious meals served daily Vegetarian entrees...
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My loved one is being well taken care of here. All of the residents are dementia or Alzheimer's patients. Everything appears to be very clean, and the staff is all very nice. They are quick to give care when...
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.
Ashley Manor Care Centers are committed to providing clean, modern, homelike living environments with loving caring staff. We provide specialized state of the art therapies and care programs that enhance the health, personal dignity and safety for our residents and peace of mind for our families....
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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Cost of independent living in Sparks, OR

The average cost of senior living in Sparks is $4,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton-Freewater, OR with an average of $3,319 per month.

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

Sparks, OR
$4,029/mo
$4,029/mo

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

Sparks, OR
$4,029/mo
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,666/mo
Independent Living
$4,029/mo

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

Studio
$3,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,728/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,900/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sparks over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sparks

Recent reviews for independent living in Sparks

McKay Creek Assisted Living in Pendleton, OR

4.9
Living at McKay Creek is good, I like that they give a menu and we have a lot of food choices. Staff are gentle and they bend over backwards to help.

Suttle Care and Retirement in Pendleton, OR

5.0
SuttleCare is the best Senior care provider in the area. The listened and helped with all my parents needs. The staff is knowledgeable, caring and well trained. SuttleCare is the best!

Sparks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sparks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sparks, 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 Sparks 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 Sparks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sparks 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 Sparks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sparks 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 Sparks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

McKay Creek Assisted Living, Suttle Care and Retirement and Sun Ridge Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sparks, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Sparks, Oregon. See the full list.

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