Willamette Oaks

It was a very hard decision to leave my house and yard but once I did I never looked back. I have a comfortable apartment overlooking the river with everything I need at hand. The staff are caring, fun to be around and always ready to help. I enjoy a variety of classes, field trips, tend my garden plot and try to walk daily on the bike path. I have made many new, interesting friends. Life is good here! Oh, and I don’t have to cook dinner!

I came to Willamette Oaks last August. Widowed in 2005, I moved from my Eugene house to an apartment in 2015 when maintenance became a problem. Apartment living solved maintenance worries, but after nine more years I decided that I needed more socialization and a prepared lunch or dinner once a day. Here there are many lively residents, probing interest groups and fitness activities. The “Life Minded” motto says it all. Although I use a walker when I go any distance because of back issues, I was able to participate in the Eugene Marathon 5K because of the outstanding fitness staff. Raised beds make gardening a joy, and river views from both of my rooms nuture peace.

There are differences between retirement facilities. I know because I've lived in more than one and accompanied friends as they checked out everything available. And that ranged from the new and shiny to others that have been around awhile and are a little beat up. Well, just like some cars I've had were alive and some cars were just cars, Willamette Oaks is alive. The rest is up to you.

I am an outdoors person and my wife is an indoor person and we both love Willamette Oaks. It has something for everyone. My favorite daily activity is walking on the path alone the Willamette River. Willamette Oaks boarders on this river. There are wildlife, numerous city parks, City Rose Garden, and miles of paved paths. She prefers to do her walking inside along with various activities provided. We are very comfortable that we made the right decision to come to Willamette Oaks. Come and see for yourself as everybody here is very welcoming and helpful.

I have lived at Willamette Oaks a little over a year and could not be more satisfied. The location (along the river), the extensive gardens and beautiful facility are like living in a well maintained resort. There are many and varied activities we can choose to participate in, beautiful dining experience with friendly and attentive wait staff, hair salon, gym and fitness classes, movies, music performances, and much more. But, the best thing about Willamette Oaks is the exceedingly helpful and friendly staff and the residences. I found a whole group of people I enjoy spending time with and have made many friends.