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Photo of Holiday Springbrook
1515 Photos available
8.7
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56 reviews
8.7
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56 reviews
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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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled among hazelnut orchards, vineyards, strawberry fields and cherry groves, you'll love calling Astor House home. We're close to shopping, parks and activities, and less than 30 minutes from all...
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8.6
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My parents are in their 90’s and are able to live independently with some help. Glenmoore’s staff is personable and understanding. They serve delicious meals elegantly, with fresh bread- yum! The staff...
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.
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99 Photos available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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A welcoming staff, friendly to residents and visitors is important. As a family member I Treat staff and residents with appreciation and respect and it makes for a better experience.
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.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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After ten years, my mom recently moved into Sellwood from another independent/assisted living community. She needed a step up in care and a more affordable place. She likes Sellwood even more than her...
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.
Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
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8.5
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28 reviews
8.5
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28 reviews
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Initially there was confusion with meds and transportation, but that quickly was sorted out. The place is clean, lots of activities for a variety of people. The staff is super nice!! Our family, including...
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.
Princeton Village is an assisted living community in Clackamas, Oregon. Clackamas is a thriving and vibrant suburb of Portland, offering all the benefits of suburban living with the luxurious amenities of big city living nearby. Clackamas and nearby Portland offers world class health care...
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8.5
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32 reviews
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They were amazing! We loved the entire experience from start to finish. Staff is so caring, loving and kind. Facility was gorgeous. Food was delicious. Made family feel welcome. Truly cared about my mom.
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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8.5
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11 reviews
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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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8.5
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8.5
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The shared room is perfect for my mother. She has her own bathroom and bedroom but a shared living space between the two bedrooms. The staff is wonderful. I get frequent updates from the nurses and med tech....
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.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Photo of The Ackerly at Sherwood
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8.4
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My mother has recently moved into the memory care side of the Merrill Gardens building. The staff who take care of the people there are doing everything that they can to make her feel at home-they do a great...
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.
SENIOR LIVING IN SHERWOOD, OREGONThe Ackerly at Sherwood is a senior living community in the heart of Sherwood, Oregon, offering a continuum of care services that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
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Photo of Calaroga Terrace
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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202 reviews
8.4
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202 reviews
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They have a very nice dining area where u can make friends lots of activities a small gym, exercise classes, a chapel, card games, bingo, movies and each room has a beautiful balcony! I have met the absolute...
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.
Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
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Photo of Bonaventure of Gresham
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8.3
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I think they do a great job of helping residence who need a variety of care, including onset dementia. They're very kind and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Photo of Holi Senior Living
99 Photos available
8.3
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20 reviews
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20 reviews
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Staff= most of them very friendly, very attentive but corporate has come in recently and set up shop and those people don't smile, they seem very unapproachable but the day to day staff are wonderful and...
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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Photo of Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place
77 Photos available
8.3
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They were very amenable to her moving in--no questioning her memory issues or inability to walk. It was VERY expensive initially, but medical expenses dropped off considerably after a month or two. [name...
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.
Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place works to meet each resident's unique needs, with quality care and an environment that offers a sense of belonging for our residents, as though they are a member of a family.Our compassionate staff works to help residents maintain their wellbeing, form...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Tigard
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.3
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21 reviews
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My mom is happy and very content there and that's what I care about. She likes the food but I think they could have a better variety that's why I gave it 4. I believe most of the people are older ( my mom's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Photo of Cogir at The Quarry
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8.3
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Cogir at The Quarry earns 5 stars. When my 99-year old mother walks through the center, it's like she was entering Cheers. Everyone knows her name. The leadership team cares about the experience of their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cogir at The Quarry is a locally owned community designed to continue your life experience and fulfilling your retirement. The full continuum of senior living options is available providing many choices of amenities, support, and services. From Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care,...
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Photo of Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Great place, caring. You may give potential residents my phone number to speak directly with me. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
It all began in the mid 1980's at a time when seniors were looking for innovative care choices that promoted independence and dignity. Powell Valley identified with this need and became one of the first to fill the gap between independent living and skilled nursing care. As pioneers, we continue...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver
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The staff and residents are extremely helpful, kind and friendly. It is a welcoming, inviting community. The activities vary in an effort to reach everyone, but no one is pushy. Your privacy is respected....
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of Vancouver, Washington, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby...
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Photo of Holiday Rock Creek
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2020 Floor plans available
8.2
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109 reviews
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109 reviews
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We were very impressed and continue to be. Very grateful that my Dad is currently at Holiday Rock Creek. We have had a great experience with staff and management. Our Dad seems to enjoy the meals and...
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.
Rock Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in scenic Hillsboro just 15 minutes from Portland, you'll love the quiet charm of our town with big city activities just a short drive away. Our community is full of wonderful shopping, golfing,...
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Photo of Assisted Living at Summerplace
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[name removed] has been great every step of the way. [name removed] is enjoying the food The staff is very nice and has been very accommodating. We're happy with our decision to have Columbia Place be...
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.
Our residents come to Assisted Living at Summerplace to celebrate the best of life. Our community is conveniently located off Interstate 84 in northeast Portland and offers programs and activities that offer something new and exciting each day to residents, and their friends and families....
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Photo of Heron Pointe Senior Living
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33 reviews
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Heron Pointe is an awesome place for Seniors. The apartment was very nice. The care staff were very pleasant & engaged. The food was nice & there was a friendly atmosphere.
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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Willamette Manor was a good experience. Friendly staff. They all truly appear to enjoy their work and the residents are treated like family.
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.
Willamette Manor is a Stand-Alone 42 Unit Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon, Oregon, that has been serving area residents for almost 90 years.Our mission is to provide quality services with traditional values to seniors and disabled persons in our community.We're a community where...
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Photo of The Oaks at Lebanon
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8.0
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My mother in law moved into the independent residence part of the Oaks at Lebanon a few years ago. After about six months she transferred to the Assisted Living side. The staff and administrators are great....
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.
The Oaks at Lebanon is an independent and assisted living community in Lebanon, Oregon. Lebanon is a charming city, located outside of Salem and highly regarded for its high quality of life. Home to the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Lebanon is a fun and vibrant city with nearly...
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Photo of The Lodge at Vista View
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Overall 5 on everything. They are good at communication and returning calls if there are questions. They promptly respond to our loved one when he needs help or extra assistance. The place is a bit outdated,...
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.
Gilman Park Assisted Living is located in historic Oregon City adjacent to Willamette Falls Hospital and Mountain View Rehabilitation Center. We are situated in a quiet private street surrounded by beautiful trees and residential living. At Gilman Park our residents receive the very best of care...
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Photo of Homewood Heights Assisted Living
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I feel outside cobwebs and windows could be better kept. However, what we like the most about Homewood Assisted Living is that they all work together to make the experience pleasant for all their residents....
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.
Homewood Heights is a small cozy community consisting of 44 apartment suites including, studio, one and two bedrooms. We are located just off McLoughlin Boulevard and have one of the most beautiful campuses in the region. We are near shopping, transportation and medical providers. One of the...
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Cost of independent living in Marion County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $3,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Polk County, OR with an average of $3,051 per month.

Independent living costs in Marion County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Marion County, OR
$3,324/mo

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

Marion County, OR
$3,324/mo
$3,426/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Marion County, OR, vs. other senior living options

$7,352/mo
Independent Living
$3,324/mo

Independent living costs in Marion County, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,857/mo

Senior living costs in Marion County 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: Marion County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion County, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,324/mo$3,426/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,052/mo$6,838/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,352/mo$8,364/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Marion County, OR:$3,324/mo
Oregon:$3,426/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Marion County, OR:$6,052/mo
Oregon:$6,838/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Marion County, OR:$7,352/mo
Oregon:$8,364/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Marion County, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marion County 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marion County, OR$3,405/mo$3,164/mo+7.6%
Oregon$3,513/mo$3,254/mo+8.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Marion County, OR
2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,164/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Marion County

Recent reviews for independent living in Marion County

The Heights at Columbia Knoll in Portland, OR

4.0
I have lived here at The Heights at Columbia Knoll for almost two months, and I am still getting acclimated. Unfortunately my husband passed away shortly after I got settled in, so I have been somewhat keeping to myself and not able to get to know the facility too well, but my overall ...
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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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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 ...
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Marion County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion County, 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 Marion County 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 Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
58.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marion County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
52.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Redwood Heights Assisted Living, Trustwell Living at Davenport Place and Cedar Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marion County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 262 independent living facilities near Marion County, Oregon. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Marion County, Oregon is Brookdale Forest Grove. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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