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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bonifer, OR

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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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Cost of independent living in Bonifer, OR

The average cost of senior living in Bonifer is $3,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton-Freewater, OR with an average of $3,322 per month.

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

Bonifer, OR
$3,775/mo
$3,522/mo
$3,522/mo

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

Bonifer, OR
$3,775/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,320/mo
Independent Living
$3,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,898/mo
Studio
$3,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,990/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,913/mo

Senior living costs in Bonifer 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: Bonifer, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBonifer, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,775/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,320/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,320/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bonifer, OR:$3,775/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bonifer, OR:$4,320/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bonifer, OR:$4,320/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bonifer, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bonifer 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bonifer, OR$2,250/mo$2,647/mo-15.0%
Oregon$2,459/mo$2,593/mo-5.2%
National$2,795/mo$2,806/mo-0.4%
Bonifer, OR
2024 average cost:$2,250/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:-15.0%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$2,459/mo
2023 average cost:$2,593/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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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 Bonifer

Recent reviews for independent living in Bonifer

Quail Run Retirement Community in Walla Walla, WA

5.0
The staff is very friendly, even the owner was laying down on the grass playing with our dog. The managers are great too. They have really good meals, and you have a choice, and they serve meat and vegetarian options too. They have exercise classes and bocce ball, and bingo, so there are some ...
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Wildflower Lodge in La Grande, OR

5.0
My family had to find a place for our father-in-law quickly and Wildflower was so welcoming and just seemed like a good place to go. They seem to be real caring. When we first talked to the sales person for Wildflower, she was very welcoming and able to answer a lot of questions that we had. The ...
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Avamere of Hermiston

3.8
Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility allows for clients to have a much independence as they want. Very positive environment. With food -They could cook what they have on the menu. They make fancy names but the food is not even close. They need more of a variety of vegetables offered. ...
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Bonifer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bonifer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bonifer, 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 Bonifer 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 Bonifer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bonifer, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bonifer 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 Bonifer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bonifer, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bonifer 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 Bonifer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bonifer, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47%
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