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| Stone Lodge Gracious Retirement Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bend (Mountain View) | -
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#209 / 476 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | -
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| Whispering Winds |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bend (Mountain View) | -
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#347 / 476 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
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#200 / 374 | 1 |
| Awbrey Place | AL | Bend | 22 | — | — | — | 31 | — |
| Awbrey Place Memory Care | RC | Bend | 26 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Consolata Mogoa | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
| Francis Chavez | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| Holly Fjermestad | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Judy L Lee | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 35 | — |
| Kirsten Olivas | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Matthew Knee And Katrina Knee | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Nicki Douglas | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Samantha Wetter | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| The Meadow at Mt Bachelor Memory Care | RC | Bend | 24 | — | — | — | 10 | — |
| Tiffany Zimmerman | RC | Bend | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Lead an exciting retirement life at Stone Lodge, a dynamic senior living community in Bend, OR, offering empowering independent living services. The community provides a warm and home-like living environment with their carefully curated apartments in a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community makes sure residents have access to immediate response during emergency and basic assistance services with live-in managers and a third-party home care provider.
The community doubles its efforts in making a relaxing yet invigorating atmosphere that fosters growth, connection, and enjoyment through a wide variety of interesting activities and wonderful amenities. Safety is prioritized with 24-hour pull cords and fire protection systems installed in every room. The culinary team serves delicious, nutritious meals, accommodating special diets with fresh, nutritious food. Amenities include a library, billiard lounge, activity room, fitness center, an activity room, salon, and beautiful walking paths, helping residents live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 335-527 / 538-719 / 901-1,043 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Overview of Whispering Winds
Whispering Winds, situated in Bend, Oregon, offers an intimate and charming environment as a retirement home tailored for seniors seeking independent living. This pet-friendly community provides elegantly appointed apartment homes, eliminating the burdens of home maintenance and ensuring a hassle-free lifestyle for independent living seniors. With full kitchens, in-home laundry, private backyards, and available garages, Whispering Winds prioritizes comfort and convenience.
Surrounded by classic charm, Whispering Winds goes beyond the traditional retirement home experience by featuring a range of social programs and amenities that add an extra layer of excellence. From a creativity room to billiards and game rooms, activity spaces, a multipurpose room, and a well-stocked library and reading room, this community is thoughtfully designed to enrich the lives of those seeking homes for independent living.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Bend, OR
What is the average cost of independent living in Bend, OR?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Bend, OR is approximately $2,200. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Bend, OR?
Independent living in Bend, OR typically ranges from $1,207 - $3,004 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 independent living communities in Bend, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Bend, OR?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bend, OR, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Bend, OR?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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