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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walker, OR
The cost of independent living in Walker is about $4,299 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 144 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 rate all categories a 5. She received a lot of attentive care. The food was excellent for a facility such as this. This is by far the best facility I have been in. I have been in more expensive and...
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.
Timber Pointe Senior Living offers assisted and independent living options to seniors in the southern Willamette Valley and Lane County, Oregon. Our location in west Springfield allows us to enjoy quiet neighborhood living, yet we are only 15 minutes away from Eugene. We appreciate the...
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When I toured Garden Way it was the second place I looked at out of 6. I knew immediately that it was the right fit for my Mom. So much so if I had time to cancel the other tours I lined up I would have done...
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.
Garden Way is an affordable all-inclusive Retirement Community, centrally located near the University of Oregon in Eugene and just minutes from shops, restaurants and local hospitals. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including...
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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...
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.
Woodside Senior Living offers assisted living services to seniors in the Lane County, Oregon area. Our convenient location in Springfield affords us easy access to local shopping and dining, and it's only a short drive to Eugene for a wide variety of entertainment options.Our community provides...
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Middlefield Oaks has been great so far. The place is very clean, which is important because I’m kind of a neat freak. The staff is extremely helpful, and is always right there to answer our questions. The...
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.
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has proudly served the elderly of Cottage Grove and surrounding communities since 2006. Our friendly and caring staff is available to assist our residents 24 hours a day. The town of Cottage Grove is at the foothills of the historic Bohemia gold...
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This community treated my loved one really well. They were very friendly and attentive staff at this community. They had activities like movies, music that would come in, group exercises and other group...
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 in a beautiful, wooded south Eugene setting, Fox Hollow is a 51-apartment residential care community-the finest facility of its type in the Eugene area.Fox Hollow supports a resident's right to remain as independent as possible in a home-like setting. This setting is a private...
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My Mom was a resident at Emerald Valley for 1 1/2 years. They have great and caring staff. My Mom didn't like to go out of her room often, but the staff happily came to her. She wouldn't go to many...
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.
Emerald Valley Assisted Living Residence has been caring for seniors since 1990 in the beautiful south hills of Eugene. With only 40 apartments (studios and one bedrooms), we are committed to providing a homelike atmosphere and personalized care. We strongly believe that all our residents are...
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Our experience with Sweetbriar Villa has been positive from the very beginning. We look at several facilities before choosing Sweetbriar. It is a smaller facility, therefore we believe my father is getting...
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.
Sweetbriar Villa Assisted and Memory Care is located in a cozy residential area in Springfield, Oregon. We are dedicated to our mission to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us. Our team is comprised of well-trained and compassionate individuals dedicated...
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Well good things come to an end, both my parents spent 3+ years here. The facility care is amazing and wonderful! My Dad passed away on [date removed] this year 2019. His last days were so well taken care...
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.
Bayberry Commons offers specialized senior living in the Springfield & Eugene area. Whether you or your loved one is searching for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or short-term Respite Care, you will find the right kind of support you need to enjoy the lifestyle you want. Our full range 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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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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
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Walker, OR
The average cost of senior living in Walker is $4,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roseburg North, OR with an average of $3,689 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Walker, OR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Walker
Recent reviews for independent living in Walker
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.
Middlefield Oaks in Cottage Grove, OR
4.0
The activities here are great. The person that coordinates them really does a good job of making sure that they are fun and not repetitive for the residents. The facility is always clean and it seems to be well run. The food could be a little less bland.
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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Walker independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Timber Pointe Senior Living, Volante of Eugene and Trustwell Living at River Run Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walker, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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