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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elrus, OR
If you’re looking for independent living in the Elrus area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Elrus. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Elrus, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like River Road, Goodpasture Island and Whiteaker.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Eugene, Springfield and Junction City.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.
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.
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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Elrus, OR
The average cost of senior living in Elrus is $4,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunes City, OR with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elrus, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elrus, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elrus vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elrus, OR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Elrus
Recent reviews for independent living in Elrus
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.
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.
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.
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Elrus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elrus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elrus, 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 Elrus 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 Elrus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elrus, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elrus 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 Elrus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elrus, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elrus 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 Elrus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Timber Pointe Senior Living, Crescent Park Senior Living and Trustwell Living at River Run Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elrus, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Elrus, Oregon. See the full list.
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