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Grande Ronde Retirement Residence

1809 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR 97850

Independent Living Assisted Living
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(541) 963-4700

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,646

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,282
  • Average State Price: $5,224
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Grande Ronde Retirement Residence Description

    Grande Ronde Retirement Residence is a community that offers independent living and assisted living and is located in the town of La Grande, Oregon and is part of the Frontier Management network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

    View other Independent Living communities in La Grande

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

    View other Assisted Living communities in La Grande


    Community Reviews

    8.2
    Grande Ronde Retirement Residence
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 38 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 3 communities in La Grande
  • Ranking in State: 296 out of 696 communities in OR
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.7
    Frontier Management
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 688 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Oregon

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff members, including Sheri, have been praised for their dedication and care, significantly impacting residents' lives positively.
    • Employees find working at Grande Ronde Retirement rewarding, citing a family-like atmosphere among coworkers and management's efforts to make them feel valued.
    • Residents and their families have expressed satisfaction with the compassionate, professional care provided, highlighting the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the variety of activities available.
    • The sense of community and the quality of food received positive mentions, along with the facility's efforts to keep residents engaged and involved.
    • Several reviews from employees describe the workplace as life-changing, with a great team, management, and a strong sense of belonging.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review raised serious concerns about resident neglect, including incidents where a resident's call pendant was taken away, and medication was not administered properly.
    • Another review criticized the facility for inedible food and unprofessional behavior, describing it as abusive towards the elderly.

    General Feedback:

    • Grande Ronde Retirement comes highly recommended by many for its hospitable staff, clean and spacious facilities, and the engaging activities it offers.
    • There is a suggestion for the facility to employ individuals specifically to spend time with residents, listening and making them feel loved, to address the issue of seniors feeling neglected by their families.


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    Health

    Assistance with Medication Management

    Personal Hygiene

    Wellness

    Dressing


    Services

    Manicures/Pedicures

    Regular Mass Services

    Welcoming Committee

    Community Introductions

    Regular Check-ins


    Activities

    Social Outings

    Bath Product Class

    Carnivals

    Ice Cream Social

    Poker Night

    Trips to Wallowa Lake


    Community Amenities

    Front Patio

    Exercise Room

    Game Room

    Friendship Room

    Large Lobbies

    Library


    Room Amenities

    Comfortable Living Quarters


    Dining

    5-Star Cuisine

    Multiple Entrees

    Salad Choices

    Dessert Options

    Tasty Snacks

    Community Garden



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is La Grande which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 13,074 (small town).
    • The average income is $58,534, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 48.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 118 days of rain, 55 days of snow and 191 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.91 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.11 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.41 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 171.0, Moderate Days 10.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Safeway 1827
    0.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.9 miles away
    Grocery Outlet
    2.2 miles away
    Union Market
    12.9 miles away
    Elgin FoodTown
    19.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Eagle Cap excursion train
    19.4 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Community Bank
    0.5 miles away
    US Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.0 miles away
    Umpqua Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Icon Credit Union
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Grande Ronde Hospital
    1.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.0 miles away
    Red Cross Drug Store
    1.2 miles away
    Union Drug & Soda Fountain
    12.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Steve McLean D.M.D.
    1.3 miles away

    Parks

    Bernie Park
    0.3 miles away
    Sunnyhill Park
    0.3 miles away
    Candy Cane Park
    0.4 miles away
    Dorian Park
    0.6 miles away
    La Grande
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Elgin Opera House
    19.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cinco De Mayo
    0.5 miles away
    Yia Yia Nikki's
    0.6 miles away
    La Fiesta
    0.7 miles away
    Local Harvest
    1.1 miles away
    Chen's Chinese Cuisine
    1.2 miles away

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