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Cost of independent living in Black Rock, OR

The average cost of senior living in Black Rock is $3,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Siletz, OR with an average of $3,013 per month.

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

Black Rock, OR

$3,323/mo

Oregon state

$3,426/mo

U.S. national average

$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,105/mo

Memory Care

$7,386/mo

Independent Living

$3,323/mo

Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$2,939/mo

Studio

$2,540/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,420/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,315/mo

Senior living costs in Black Rock 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: Black Rock, OR

Column state: Oregon

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Black Rock, OR	Oregon	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,323/mo	$3,426/mo	$3,520/mo
Assisted Living	$6,105/mo	$6,838/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$7,386/mo	$8,364/mo	$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Black Rock, OR:$3,323/mo

Oregon:$3,426/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Black Rock, OR:$6,105/mo

Oregon:$6,838/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Black Rock, OR:$7,386/mo

Oregon:$8,364/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

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Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Black Rock 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.

Black Rock, OROR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Black Rock, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Black Rock 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 average 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

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Black Rock, OR	$3,450/mo	$3,183/mo	+8.4%
Oregon	$3,513/mo	$3,254/mo	+8.0%
National	$3,416/mo	$3,319/mo	+2.9%

Black Rock, OR

2024 average cost:$3,450/mo

2023 average cost:$3,183/mo

Percent change:+8.4%

Oregon

2024 average cost:$3,513/mo

2023 average cost:$3,254/mo

Percent change:+8.0%

National

2024 average cost:$3,416/mo

2023 average cost:$3,319/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

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What families are saying about independent living in Black Rock

Recent reviews for independent living in Black Rock

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 ...

The Springs at Sherwood

4.7

All in all, they've been doing an excellent job! My impression of the activities so far are just that they aren't particularly geared toward my loved one's interests. My loved one has also criticized the food a couple of times, but that is common and it's just different from what she ate at ...

Black Rock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Rock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Rock, 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 Black Rock 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 Black Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Black Rock, ORNational

Nutritionist / dietician

10.4%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

42.6%

30.5%

No sugar

29.8%

27.3%

Vegetarian

42.4%

29.8%

Pureed meals

7.3%

9.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Black Rock 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 Black Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Black Rock, ORNational

Professional chef

45.2%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

60.5%

38.3%

Room service

53.9%

32.6%

Anytime dining

21.4%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Rock 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 Black Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Black Rock, ORNational

Activity director

60.7%

39.7%

Pet-focused programs

31.4%

25.1%

Community service programs

33.6%

29.1%

Devotional activities on-site

48.9%

41.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

61.3%

43.2%

Outings / off-site activities

70.5%

47.4%

Piano or organ

59.6%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

50.2%

34.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

55%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

60.4%

41.6%

Live performances

60.9%

41.2%

Dances

45.4%

29.2%

Fitness center

54.3%

35.1%

Fitness classes

60.6%

40.8%

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Cost of independent living in Black Rock, OR

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

Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, vs. other senior living options

Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Black Rock vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Black Rock, OR, over time

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