The scenic city of Eugene is situated in the lush Willamette Valley between the Oregon coast and majestic Cascade Mountains. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is lined with bicycle trails and populated with charming farmer’s markets, art venues, museums and galleries. Of a population of 156,000 people, seniors make up almost 15% of Eugene residents. For older adults, the city offers activities at three community centers. Eugene enjoys a comfortable year-round climate, though it does receive a small amount of snow during the winter and lots of rain all year long. Residents still get plenty of outdoor activity thanks to Eugene’s many green spaces including Hendricks Park that’s famous in the Pacific Northwest for its rhododendron gardens.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
315 W Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401
4.6
(133 reviews)
"They have given me opportunities for personal time and run errands that I wouldn't be able to do. The people that we have working here have been really good. They bring things that are useful for my wife...."
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175 South Garden Way, Eugene, OR 97401
4.6
(19 reviews)
"I'm going to be moving to Garden Way. The building and the grounds were beautifully maintained. The staff members were very warm. The residents seemed very happy. I ate two meals there and they were outstanding. I just had a very good feeling about t..."
$2,800
2615 Lone Oak Way, Eugene, OR 97402
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I toured Lone Oak Assisted Living. That facility had a very large one-bedroom apartment with lots of windows, and the outdoor area was very beautiful. Lots of trees, and my parents liked it very much. They had an area where the residents could plant ..."
$5,995
2525 Cal Young Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
4.3
(46 reviews)
"I did a tour of the facility last month. The first thing that really impressed me was the building itself; I like the design of the atrium upstairs. It was very clean and well maintained. I could tell that they have really put some work into making t..."
$1,959
455 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401
4.6
(16 reviews)
"We moved in to Willamette Oaks over 9 years ago. Besides combining (almost) all one’s living costs into one, there are so many other benefits that make it easy to live here: the planning, shopping, cooking and clean-up is mostly gone; the second car..."
$3,000
2951 Coburg Rd., Eugene, OR 97408
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My mom is moving in this week. We were able to tour the place, and one of the biggest things we liked about it was its proximity. It's about less than a mile from our house. The staff members were very friendly, and wonderful. The facility was wonder..."
$2,775
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1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I'm very favorably impressed with Trustwell Living at River Run Place. It's very good. It's very friendly. It's open. I liked the atmosphere. I liked the people that I met. The staff was very helpful and very forthcoming. The room was not fancy, but ..."
$4,195
1919 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405
3.7
(16 reviews)
"Churchill Estates Retirement Community was spread out a little bit more, and they had green areas. I just have a specific objection to the fact that dining was mandatory, and you have to pay for it. It almost doubled the cost. The staff was very know..."
$1,825
3720 N Clarey St, Eugene, OR 97402
4.1
(6 reviews)
"I went to Evergreen Memory Care and got a tour there for my spouse. The rooms were very nice, and I guess they have somebody in each unit all the time, so there was always somebody with the residents in each quad. The rooms were adequate for a bed an..."
$7,495
3760 N Clarey St, Eugene, OR 97402
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Our second choice would have been Evergreen Senior Living. They have independent, assisted, and memory care, so they have three options. At that point, we weren't sure what level of care my father-in-law was going to need. The part that I didn't like..."
$5,295
389 W 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
2.7
(4 reviews)
"Sapphire at McKenzie Manor was clean and orderly. The staff was welcoming and doors were secured. We were escorted in and out by a staff member and they welcomed us at the check-in and met us at the door. Ashley, the executive director, was very info..."
$6,700
911 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR 97401
4.6
(87 reviews)
"They're there every day when they're supposed to be. I like the people that they send. They're friendly...."
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1345 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401
4.4
(369 reviews)
"The agency has sent me some very good caregivers. I like the quality of the care provided by the agency...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
2440 Willakenzie Road, Eugene, OR 97401
4.5
(37 reviews)
"Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park was nice and clean-looking. The staff was wonderful and amazing. The lady that we've been talking to was an amazing person. She does a great job...."
$3,900
600 Waterford Way, Eugene, OR 97401
4.5
(22 reviews)
"The gal who we met with at Waterford Grand was wonderful. She really took time to listen to what we were dealing with and gave us some suggestions, took us on a tour, and introduced us to some people. She was just very, very attentive. It wasn't like..."
$4,050
5320 Fox Hollow Road, Eugene, OR 97405
4.4
(11 reviews)
"Fox Hollow Residential Care Community is in a beautiful setting. Everything is beautiful. The staff was wonderful. They all stopped by to say hello. I spent time with the main person, and she talked about how it was structured. If you're a couple, yo..."
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2630 Lone Oak Way, Eugene, OR 97404
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I loved. the staff of the Acorn Cottage. When I would visit my Mom, I would see them interact with the residents. They were caring and attentive. I looked forward to going to see my Mom as well as the staff. My Mom has passed. I will continue to go..."
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2811 Bailey Lane, Eugene, OR 97401
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I am going to move to Grace Manor Senior Living's independent living. It's small but from what I can tell, it's a great community. I was there yesterday and met several residents, it's a very friendly place and the food is great. The meals, cable, in..."
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494 W 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405
4.5
(7 reviews)
"I highly recommend the Abbey,a charming independent living facility near downtown Eugene that really was once a church. Rooms are comfortable and staff are helpful and friendly. From my window I have a view of the yard and the beautiful English garde..."
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1600 Executive Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My parents have Visiting Angels of Eugene do their laundry, clean their house, prepare their meals, take them out for walks, and get some exercise. They are just wonderful. They help them shower too, especially my dad. They help dry him off, get him ..."
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