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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
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My 100 year old mother moved into Heron Pointe in early 2024 - it has been a good experience from the beginning. Their staff are so kind & thoughtful. Their assisted living services have made Mom’s daily...
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.
Heron Pointe is known for offering exceptional assisted and independent living options for seniors in Monmouth, Oregon. We offer quiet country living for those wishing for a relaxing retirement with first class amenities. We are less than one mile from Western Oregon University, and our residents...
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My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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11 Floor plan available
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Couldn't ask for better care! The entire experience was top notch. From the nurses, med techs. Executive Director, Sale and everyone was so welcoming and helpful from start to finish. My loved one was taken...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAt our premium community, Washington area seniors receive exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We offer specialized care for residents impaired by symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. We do that by providing a...
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Finding the right place for my wife’s parents was important to me since I have seen a lot of good and bad care facilities as a paramedic. Southern Hills is always clean and doesn’t seem to have that...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills (A) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills offers assisted living services on the outskirts of Salem, the state capital of Oregon. Salem is home to Willamette University as well as popular dining and shopping venues. For residents who want to...
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia's are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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We went with Skylibe Manor Care Home mainly because of the fact that there is only 5 residents total who are living here as opposed to some larger facilities that we looked into. The care is more personal...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Skyline Manor Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community situated in the city of Salem, Oregon. Salem, which is located in Marion and Polk counties, is known for its year-round events, including the Oregon State Fair, the Bite of Salem and the Salem Film Festival. Residents also...
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55 Floor plans available
7.0
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I would recommend Faye Wright Senior Living to others looking for Memory Care for their loved one. The staff are very attentive and communicate their concerns with regards to my mother. On the weekends,...
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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Our father loves Waverly Place, he said he is glad he moved her over the competition in the area; staff and management are professional and always friendly and accommodating. Best community in Albany.
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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I would say that the staff really seems to care about the residents and work at making them comfortable. My brother feels cared for. Regency Woodland is on my short list of assisted living facilities I...
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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We chose Blue Haven because of the location as well as positive feedback from other people. They were good with communication during everything that was going on at the time. The care staff specifically were...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Blue Haven RCF - Independence is a beautiful, recently renovated (finished December, 2015), 16 bed secured facility located in Independence, Oregon. Our secured facility is ideal for seniors with Alzheimer's and other related dementia. Our building has beautiful patios where residents can six and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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It's been a positive experience. It's a very clean community, and the staff is friendly. They seem to be very I feel my mom could benefit from a little more activity. I don't see as much of the activity, but...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tudor RoseTudor Rose is a senior care home located in Albany, OR. Albany is the seat of Oregon's Linn County and has a population of just over 51,000 citizens. It features a historic downtown with many excellent options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located in the center of Oregon's...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Forget Me Not Foster Care: A Family Friendly Active Senior Care Facility All senior care facilities are not alike. At Forget Me Not Foster Care we invite our resident's extended family to be a part of their life. We ensure a high standard of quality of care for all of our residents. Our...

Cost of assisted living in Buena Vista, OR

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverton, OR with an average of $4,403 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, OR vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, OR
$4,616/mo
$4,718/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, OR vs. the state and national average

Buena Vista, OR
$4,616/mo
$4,564/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,616/mo
$5,038/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,412/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$5,378/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,337/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,895/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista over time

Buena Vista, OROR stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buena Vista, OR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buena Vista.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buena Vista

Blue Haven RCF - Dallas

4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.

Anice Place Adult Foster Home, LLC in Albany, OR

4.7
I am very happy with the community. They could improve on the quality of the food. Overall, I would recommend to ther families.

Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR

4.8
I have enjoyed seeing the creative and fun activities that are offered at Heron Pointe. From the wonderful programs at holidays and special occasions to full range of weekly activities, I enjoy seeing how engaged the staff are in engaging and supporting the residents.

Buena Vista review score based on 29 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 13 Buena Vista assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buena Vista review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buena Vista review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Buena Vista, OR13 facilities
7.8
Independence, OR28 facilities
7.7
Monmouth, OR20 facilities

Review subcategories for Buena Vista assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 29 reviews of 13 Buena Vista assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buena Vista resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buena Vista, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Buena Vista assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Buena Vista assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
84.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buena Vista Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista assisted 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 assisted living communities in Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buena Vista

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buena Vista protect seniors.

Learn about Oregon Assisted Living regulations

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Meadowlark Senior Living, Heron Pointe Senior Living and Bonaventure of Albany are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buena Vista, Oregon. See full list of communities.

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