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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Summit, OR

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The cost of independent living in Summit is about $4,400 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 121 options. Read 1965 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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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.
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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.
About UsMt. Angel Orchard House Assisted Living opened in the late 1990s as part of the Benedictine Sisters’ mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care in the Willamette Valley. Our roots in senior care date back to the 1950s through Mt. Angel Health & Rehabilitation, giving us over...
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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
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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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While it has only been a short amount of time, it has been great so far and she seems really happy. Everyone staff and residence has been wonderful. Food has been pretty good and compared to many others the...
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.
Mount Angel Towers is an active retirment community that allows you to experience the good life in a serence country setting at an affordable price. Nestled in the heart of the willamette valley we offer 10 acres of beautifully landscaped walking paths. We are only minutes from local shopping,...
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Cost of independent living in Summit, OR

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $4,400 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waldport, OR with an average of $4,058 per month.

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

Summit, OR
$4,400/mo
$4,625/mo
$4,616/mo

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

Summit, OR
$4,400/mo
$4,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,899/mo
Independent Living
$4,400/mo

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

Studio
$2,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,589/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,723/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,400/mo$4,466/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,876/mo$4,846/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,899/mo$5,270/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Summit, OR:$4,400/mo
Oregon:$4,466/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Summit, OR:$4,876/mo
Oregon:$4,846/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Summit, OR:$4,899/mo
Oregon:$5,270/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Summit, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summit 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
Summit, OR$3,343/mo$3,099/mo+7.9%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Summit, OR
2024 average cost:$3,343/mo
2023 average cost:$3,099/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Summit

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Sapphire at Applewood, the staff made a great first impression on families with their warmth and care towards their loved ones.
Variety of activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities. At Garden Way Retirement Community, Garden Way Retirement residents enjoy excellent food choices and friendly service, making meal times a highlight.
Reasonable room and board prices. Several reviews note that the room and board prices are reasonable for the value received. At Sapphire at Applewood, Applewood Retirement offers a good balance between cost and the services provided.
Secure community. Some families express concern about the security level at their community, such as at Heron Point Senior Living- DUP, where the doors are not locked. Communities prioritize residents' safety and privacy, ensuring peace of mind for family members.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities are a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Garden Way Retirement Community, Garden Way Retirement offers an array of activities for residents, allowing them to stay engaged and active.
Responsive and accommodating staff. Reviews emphasize the importance of staff members being responsive and accommodating to residents' needs. For instance, at Heron Point Senior Living- DUP, the community tries to accommodate requests when possible.
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Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
46.8%
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