The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Albany, OR

Bonaventure of Albany is a spacious continuing care community designed to look and feel like an upscale resort. The Samaritan Albany General Hospital is nearby, as well as the Albany Monteith Historic District and scenic Bryant Park, and transportation services are provided. Organized activities are scheduled seven days a week, and the anytime dining program gives seniors the flexibility to choose their own meal times. Amenities include a computer workstation, fitness center and games room, garden and hobby center, and hospitality suite with poker tables, a bar and games. We featured Bonaventure of Albany on this 10-best list due to the extensive recreational amenities, large private suites and strong focus on hospitality.

Brookdale Geary Street is a two-story assisted living and memory care community designed to provide seniors with a worry-free retirement lifestyle. Seniors receive three meals daily plus snacks, and residents can choose from cozy studios, spacious one-bedroom suites and large two-bedroom and companion apartments. The private dining room is available for family dinners and special celebrations, while the courtyard and landscaped gardens are always popular on sunny days. Personal care products, such as hearing aid batteries, body wash and shaving products, can be purchased through the Personal Solutions program, and the community-wide Wi-Fi makes it easy for residents to stay connected with friends and family.

Locally owned and operated, Mennonite Village is a Christ-centered continuing care community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing services and a dedicated memory care program. This nonprofit facility offers a comprehensive wellness program that includes daily fitness classes, on-site Christian ecumenical worship services and lifelong learning opportunities. Scheduled bus service throughout Albany is provided, and each suite features cable television, air conditioning and a pull-cord call system. We featured Mennonite Village on this 10-best list because this is the only nonprofit senior living community in Albany, and the staff members are known for providing compassionate care and support.

Centrally located near Waverly Lake and Albany's shopping district, Waverly Place is a modern facility with 70 assisted living and 21 memory care beds. Amenities include a beautifully landscaped secure courtyard complete with shaded seating areas, community-wide Wi-Fi service and scheduled transportation to nearby medical clinics and services. The recreation staff ensures there's always plenty of fun and engaging activities to enjoy, while the professional caregivers are happy to lend a helping hand at any time.

Avamere at Albany is a bright, resort-style senior living community designed to promote healthy aging and independence. There's an active resident council that gives seniors a say in their day-to-day activities, menu choices and facility amenities, and the community welcomes retirees who identify as LGBTQIA+. The innovative 90-Day Love Your Home Promise program provides residents with a full refund of their community fee if they opt to move within the first three months, which is why we choose to add Avamere at Albany to our list of the 10-best assisted living facilities in the city.

Regency Park Place at Corvallis is a tastefully remodeled senior living community where residents enjoy large spacious apartments, three freshly prepared meals a day, and access to amenities such as a games room, library and fitness center and beauty salon. Companion animals are welcome upon approval, and the landscaped grounds include a dedicated pet area. Daily life enrichment activities are geared toward the interests of the residents, and include outings to nearby restaurants and attractions, music and pet therapy sessions, and religious services.

Located just a few blocks from the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis Caring Place is a single-story senior living community that offers retirement and assisted living services. There are plenty of common areas where residents can relax and visit with friends and neighbors, including a multi-faith chapel, covered front porch and dining room with grand piano. Pets are welcome upon approval, and many suites feature access to the enclosed courtyard.

Meadowlark is a large faith-based senior living community situated just steps from Century Park and the Lebanon Public Library. Residents can participate in a variety of engaging activities through the community's True North programs, which include music therapy, yoga and aromatherapy, and the Circle of Friends social group. The modern two-story building features a bright, sun-filled lobby, beauty salon and a veteran's Wall of Honor.

Located just a five-minute drive from the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, The Oaks at Lebanon is a vibrant independent and assisted living facility. The shops and services of historic downtown Lebanon are nearby, and on-site amenities include a restaurant-style dining room, landscaped courtyard, games room and private dining room. Each studio and one-bedroom assisted living suite features a large barrier-free bathroom and en suite storage, and professional caregivers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Willamette Manor is a nonprofit assisted living facility geared toward seniors who are seeking a friendly, faith-based community. The extensive Life Enrichment program includes a wide variety of activities, such as daily fitness classes, weekly shopping trips, cognitive wellness games and bus trips. We featured Willamette Manor on this 10-best list because the community has a long-standing reputation for providing compassionate, person-centered care.