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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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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Bend, OR
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I would recommend AP, but family always need to advocate for their loved one. This facility has a family feel, where larger facilities seem to be more like staying in a fancy hotel, somewhat impersonal.

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It's been positive. The staff us caring, and busy about their tasks. Facility is well kept. Questions are answered by staff promptly. I have already recommended to others.

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I really love this facility, everyone is just so great here. They’re so friendly and the staff is taking great care of my mother-in-law. It’s been a really tough transition for her and the community is being very kind. They actually showed her around to meet some of the other residents to hopefully ...

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We have so appreciated everything Stone Lodge has done for our father! Stone Lodge is a warm, caring and positive atmosphere for everyone!
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.
Stone Lodge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll love coming home to the majestic Stone Lodge. We're close to all the things that make life great, like shopping, healthcare, restaurants, and numerous outdoor attractions. We're a family at Stone Lodge,...
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They are very much interested in their clients. And they are very friendly and they also take upon themselves to become family. And they know each person and animal's name including ours as we visit.
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.
Prestige Senior Living High Desert (A) Bend, OR Prestige Senior Living High Desert offers assisted living services to seniors in the greater Deschutes County Oregon area. We are located in Bend, Oregon near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and Oregon’s High Desert Country. Bend is known...
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The staff members at Awbrey Place are wonderful. It sounds like they have some turnover in staffing (cook, cleaning staff), once they hire for those things in those departments, things should get better.
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.
Awbrey Place is located in scenic Bend Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. We are on the east side of town between Providence and Mountainview Parks. Bend is known for its recreational and cultural opportunities. We encourage our residents to enjoy all the area has to offer, from...
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Mt. Bachelor Assisted Living community is very understaffed, however our family really loves the look if the community as well as the feeling of the place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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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We have been very pleased with the café and communication with the family at Cascades of Bend! Extremely personal service for my aunt. Staff are friendly, professional and very kind. We couldn't be happier!
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.
At Cascades of Bend, you can relax and enjoy yourself while we take care of the day-to-day tasks to make it possible. Our lifestyle is perfect for seniors who are ready to give up the worries of home ownership, but not the freedom to come and go as they please. Wonderful opportunities abound for...
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I would like to say what sold us was cleanliness and greeting by staff. Mom has been here 3 years and has been quite happy. For what we have all been through since January of 2020 Regency has done an amazing...
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.
Regency Village at Bend honors the value of the human spirit by empowering residents to maximize their independence and focus on what is most important; life. Our community is very active and filled with residents involved in a wide variety of activities and events. Whether there is a group of...
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I chose Fox Hollow for my loved one because the staff was very friendly, and the facility was very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. Some of them are a little new at the job and not as...
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.
Fox Hollow's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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Some of the programs for activities that we were told about haven't come back due to the pandemic. I highly recommend you go visit. We've had a good experience with our loved one being here. The staff are...
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.
Aspen Ridge features 75 indepenent beautiful and spacious apartments plus 10 cottages in an active senior community, each with an outstanding view. At Aspen Ridge, our residents take advantage of opportunities for an active lifestyle. You can start the day with an exercise class. Or, you can take...
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I would highly recommend The Alexander, definitely look into it! What really stands out to me is their offerings / amenities, the exquisite environment and the friendly exceptional service. They are world...
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.
Reimagine your life at The Alexander – where home meets everything you love about your favorite high-end resort. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, The Alexander redefines active senior living for those 55+. Offering stunning views of the Cascade Range and high desert landscapes, you’ll find...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Imagine living in scenic Central Oregon and enjoying 300 days of sunshine, great golfing, fishing, hiking, and skiing. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village is located on 24-plus acres along the Deschutes River and has easy River Trail access. It’s also less than a mile from the Bend Athletic...
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Pilot Butte Village is a 55+ Age Restricted Community Rental Complex. Located in the Hospital District near St Charles Medical Center and Bend Memorial Clinic. The Forum Shops are a few blocks away.
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My mother lived at Whispering Winds and that was a wonderful place! I would have taken her back there but they don’t have any kind of assistance with the medications and things. That place is number one!...
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.
Discover a distinctive difference in retirement living…at Whispering Winds. The next great retirement adventure awaits you in Bend, Oregon. Whispering Winds features 112 of Central Oregon's largest and most extraordinary Two-Bedroom, One-Bedroom, and Studio retirement apartment homes. We offer...

Cost of independent living in Bend, OR

The average cost of senior living in Bend is 4098.64 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lava, OR with an average of 3912.93 per month.

Average cost comparisons near Bend, OR

Average monthly costs

Bend, OR

$4,099

Lava, OR

$3,913

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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Stone Lodge, Prestige Senior Living High Desert and Awbrey Place are the top rated independent living facilities near Bend, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Bend, Oregon. See the full list.

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