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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakdale, OR

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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Everything at Homewoods On the Williamette is all good. The care is excellent. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is gets five stars on everything from me. I am very pleased with this facility
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.
Homewoods On the Willamette Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides...
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Cost of independent living in Oakdale, OR

The average cost of senior living in Oakdale is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willamina, OR with an average of $3,923 per month.

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

Oakdale, OR
$4,399/mo
$4,130/mo

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

Oakdale, OR
$4,399/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,247/mo
Independent Living
$4,399/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,655/mo
Studio
$4,922/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,672/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,317/mo

Senior living costs in Oakdale 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: Oakdale, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakdale, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,399/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,691/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,247/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakdale, OR:$4,399/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Oakdale, OR:$4,691/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oakdale, OR:$5,247/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Oakdale, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oakdale 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
Oakdale, OR$3,344/mo$3,189/mo+4.9%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Oakdale, OR
2024 average cost:$3,344/mo
2023 average cost:$3,189/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Oakdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakdale

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 ...
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Prestige Senior Living West Hills in Corvallis, OR

4.5
Staff is always happy to listen to me. I can be a bit of a handful and get cantankerous. Staff is patient. And willing to joke around! After being here awhile you build strong connections. Those bonds you make are everything. Can't imagine living anywhere else.

Oakdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakdale, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakdale 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 Oakdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakdale, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakdale 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 Oakdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakdale, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
47%
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