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Photo of Timber Pointe Senior Living
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26 reviews
5 star
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3 star
8%
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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
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.
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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8.0
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8.0
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11 reviews
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36%
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37%
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18%
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Dexter, OR

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yoncalla, OR with an average of $4,023 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dexter, OR vs. nearby cities

Dexter, OR
$4,245/mo
$4,287/mo
$4,244/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dexter, OR vs. the state and national average

Dexter, OR
$4,245/mo
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dexter vs. other types of senior living

$4,964/mo
Independent Living
$4,245/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dexter, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,998/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,828/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,795/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Dexter

Recent reviews for independent living in Dexter

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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Dexter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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