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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk County, OR

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Polk County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Polk County, OR may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Polk County or another care type is right for you. Browse 165 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Polk County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Polk County, OR

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Sweet Bye N Bye has been a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring an seems genuinely happy to be there. I appreciate the activities offered to keep the residents engaged and they try to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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My mom is 92 years old with Alzheimer’s dementia. She has been living at Pacifica senior living in McMinnville Oregon since [date removed] Overall it has been a great experience. The staff is wonderful from...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville is proud to offer compassionate and expert care that meets the health and care needs of seniors with dementia. Our caring staff is at the heart of our community and offers many services to ensure our residents well-being, including:Assistance with daily...
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My loved one was a resident at Hawthorne House and everything was great. They were so good with us. They were very comforting during COVID and handled everything we needed with our family member. I would...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Rather than attempting to make an institution feel more like 'Home,' the Hawthorne House is a home with some of the features of institutions (such as security systems, nursing supervision, etc.). A private bathroom, attached to each bedroom, provides necessary visual cueing to protect the dignity...
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So far the Oaks has been a good fit for my dad. The staff has been great, the place is always clean, good meals and my dad hasn't complained one time. From the staff I have worked with they all seem to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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They were very accommodating, easy to to talk to and responsive to my questions and concerns, I would recommend Vineyard Heights Assisted living to anyone. Hospice was involved at the end and they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Vineyard Heights is an independent and assisted living community in McMinnville, Oregon. McMinnville is centrally located in the heart of Willamette Valley's wine country and is within easy driving distance of the Pacific ocean, Portland and the state capital of Salem. Our historic city has...
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Facility is very clean smells good. Food is good, staff is alright they have had a big turnover since Norm has been there. They are very friendly and helpful. The head gentleman has a office right where the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Washington Gardens Memory Care has been a wonderful place for our loved ones. The staff are genuinely caring, attentive, and go above and beyond to make sure the residents feel at home. The leadership team...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Washington Gardens Memory Care Community is a assisted living facility located in Tigard, Oregon. They offer specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Washington Gardens Memory Care Community families with aging loved ones a sense...
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My Mom is very happy there. I have walked into her room when a staff person was changing Mom's Depends and the 2 of them were laughing and having a great time. My Dad died there on [date removed] and the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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I love living here. I moved here a year ago from my daughter's house a year and a half ago. There have been lots of changes, sometimes that happens but in our case it is for the better. I go with the flow....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Lebanon offers premier independent and assisted living accommodations for seniors in the Linn County, Oregon area. We offer the advantage of small-town living, combined with the convenience of nearby large metropolitan areas for shopping, entertainment and advanced medical services. Our community...
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Our father loves Waverly Place, he said he is glad he moved her over the competition in the area; staff and management are professional and always friendly and accommodating. Best community in Albany.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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My mother is there for rehab after a fall. She just arrived there yesterday but it was recommended to us by her independent living community, Spring Ridge, and by other people. So far everyone has been...
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.
Photo of Rosewood Memory Care
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Rosewood Memory Care is a good place for mom and I know that she is happy as she can be where she is at. We like them too! They seem to take really good care of their residents! The only complaint we have is...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Rosewood Memory Care Welcomes You HomeOur senior living community in Hillsboro, OR, is the ideal place for seniors seeking a home that caters to your unique needs. With a supportive staff and superior amenities and services, we help put you or your loved one’s mind at ease, without stifling your...
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The Springs is a very nice place for your loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Living at Avamere Sherwood Oregon is a very friendly and home to me and many other. It's a wonderful place to live. Have been living here for about a year and its a wonderful place always friendly and very...
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.
Avamere at Sherwood is conveniently located off Highway99 and directly across from shops and restaurants.Our beautiful community offers spacious assisted living apartments.Avamere at Sherwood offers three gourmet meals served daily, restaurant-style from a varied menu selection in our elegant...
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In the interview they seemed friendly and able to. Handle my care needs. I would recommend, only if they are promently independent and not needing assisted living or more over sight.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Oswego Place Assisted Living. Life is good here in our community, and we like...
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Many staff overworked because there aren't enough. When they quit, get sick, get hours reduced for pay reasons, etc, it's very hard on the ones left. Too much going to top level executives, not much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
All the Comforts of HomeFrom the moment you arrive and see the spacious and elegant common rooms and the storybook outdoor courtyard with mature trees and fragrant flowers, you will get the impression this is a place that goes above and beyond your average personal care and memory care...
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We tried several places and Brookstone hands down. The best!! They always had her in the common area or dining room or activities or caring for her in her room. They really truly cared for her! She was...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia's are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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I am happy with moving my mom to Silver Creek. The facility is under new management, so far no changes, the staff has stayed the same. The food is great and the community events are fun and well planned. I...
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.
At Silver Creek Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Woodburn area. We are located in the Willamette...
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The facility is spotless. The staff where my loved one was was awesome, I did notice lots of staff members out with their masks down under their noses. And maintenance could use improvement.
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.
With more than a dozen floor plans to choose from, you’ll find just the right fit for the home you want. Check out these features:•Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments•Two- and three-bedroom cottages with garages and patios•Lots of natural window light•Plenty of storage with spacious...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Assisted Care At FirCrest you will find apartments that are warm, spacious and inviting. Our studio and one bedroom apartments are specially designed to encourage the feeling of home. FirCrest is designed for those seniors who want to enjoy the comforts of home while getting the support they...
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We chose Rose Linn Vintage Place because I thought they would be able to provide more personal attention to our loved one since it is a smaller facility. The administrative staff was very honest 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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It is very good and we are happy that mom is here. They have a lot of thing to do for the residents. They are doing great job and the staff are great. On our tour I saw huge, emotional, intuition from the...
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.
Hearthstone of Beaverton is a charming boutique-like community where everyone has a sense of belonging. We specialize in assisted living and are committed to serving our residents, family members and each other with love, respect and integrity for 20 years. Hearthstone is locally owned and...
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I am Power of Attorney for my wife's aunt who is now 93 and has been residing at The Woods at Willow Creek, a Springs facility in Salem, Oregon, for over 5 years. I was so impressed with the care provided...
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.
The Springs at Sherwood is a thoughtfully designed senior living community where you can find relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer assisted living and memory care, each with personalized levels of support. As your needs change, you can continue to enjoy the amenities and...
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I am so impressed with staff and management at Farmington Square Beaverton, particularly during the last few days while my mother was being transferred into transitional memory care. Mom has lived there for...
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.
Farmington Square Senior Care Community is located within the heart of Beaverton. Our community is designed to provide a comfortable home in small buildings where relationships between residents and staff are personal. Our ratio of caregivers to residents is higher than industry standards and...
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I love living at Hillside Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lincoln City for a number of reasons: with 33 rooms, it has all the amenities without me getting lost in a large crowd; wonderful, helpful,...
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.
Hillside Place is an assisted living community located just one mile east of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon. Our coastal location provides the opportunity for wonderful community outings to the beach, local casinos, tourist attractions and the very popular semi-annual Lincoln City Kite...

Cost of nursing homes in Polk County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $5,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,905 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Polk County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, OR
$5,205/mo
$5,250/mo

Nursing homes costs in Polk County, OR, vs. state and national averages

Polk County, OR
$5,205/mo
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Polk County, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,221/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,205/mo

Nursing homes costs in Polk County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,898/mo
Studio
$5,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,149/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Polk County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, OROregonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,205/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,701/mo$4,563/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,221/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,356/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Polk County, OR:$5,205/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, OR:$4,701/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, OR:$5,221/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, OR:$4,356/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Polk County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Polk County, OR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Polk 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 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
Polk County, OR$6,605/mo$6,279/mo+5.2%
Oregon$6,595/mo$6,213/mo+6.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Polk County, OR
2024 average cost:$6,605/mo
2023 average cost:$6,279/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$6,595/mo
2023 average cost:$6,213/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Polk County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk County

Blue Haven RCF - Dallas

4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.

McMinnville Memory Care

5.0
The people working at Pacifica are the best. They are all caring, loving and patient. I would never want to leave. The food is delicious (according to my mom) and nutritious and I've noticed that the menu is varied and has nice things like fresh fruit.

Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Polk County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Polk County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Polk County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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