Welcome to Grande Ronde Retirement Residence

Grande Ronde Retirement Community is a premier Independent Living and Assisted Living Community in La Grande, Oregon, that serves the city, as well as Union, Elgin, Cove, North Powder, Wallowa, Joseph, Enterprise, Summerville, Baker, Haines, Pendleton, and Hermiston. No matter where you’ve lived before, we’d be honored to have you call Grande Ronde home.

Named for a phrase often uttered by a French settler describing the area’s beauty, La Grande is a warm and cozy community just east of the Blue Mountains. It is home to Eastern Oregon University and has many local attractions such as Candy Cane Park, the Cook Memorial Library, La Grande Main Street Downtown, Morgan Lake, and miles and miles of hiking, horseback riding, and enjoying nature along snow-capped mountains.

Grande Ronde offers the area’s finest Assisted Living services, designed for residents who need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) but want to maintain a fun and social lifestyle. Along with hotel-inspired amenities and services, you can live like you’re on vacation – every day.

We offer a variety of innovative, life-enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body, and soul at every stage of life. Additionally, our community stands out as a true place to call home, thanks to the love our team and caregivers have for their jobs and our residents. After move-in, you’ll have access to skilled caregivers who provide everything necessary for a meaningful, elevated experience. Grande Ronde is here to support residents with their needs and give them access to a lively social scene, giving them joy and a sense of purpose.

Grande Ronde offers Independent Living exceptional independent living services for older adults who can live independently but enjoy the company of other older adults. Upon moving in, you’ll have access to an excellent community of other seniors and caregivers who provide everything necessary for an exciting and immersive life. Independent Living residents can join committee groups and have an opportunity to make a difference, meet new people, and give back.

The friendly and compassionate staff at Grande Ronde is proud to offer our Assisted Living and Independent Living residents our award-winning SPARK® program.  Imagine a program designed for seniors that strives to help them reach their full potential and provides an opportunity to spend their days with a joyful purpose. Frontier Senior Living’s award-winning SPARK® program is precisely that!

SPARK® is a research-based program inspired by the teachings and research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron Camp, which focuses on giving residents meaningful ways to feel needed and be productive. We use tailor-fit assessment tools to evaluate each resident’s capabilities and strengths so that the program can best meet their needs.

The Four Pillars of the Frontier SPARK® Program 

The effectiveness and success of our SPARK® program for Assisted Living and Independent Living Residents is based on 4 foundational pillars.

• Social: We ensure that each resident has a role in the community that allows them to interact with others.
• Skills Focused: Our Montessori Assessment Tool uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional evaluations.
• Procedural Memory: Skills can be learned and even improved through repetitive “procedural learning,” which allows residents to perform routine activities with less concerted effort.
• Progression & Goal Setting: Residents who work on projects or learn new things over a period of time with a set goal in mind feel more engaged and successful.

Inspiring contribution, productivity, and engagement from all of our residents is our mission. Residents are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities based on their personal interests and abilities. We celebrate our seniors as the unique individuals that they are by providing them with both meaningful experiences and proven therapeutic techniques to help them retain their cognitive capabilities to the fullest extent possible.

If you would like to learn more about how your loved one can fill their days with meaning and purpose through our award-winning SPARK® program, we would love to speak with you more about it. You are cordially invited to visit our beautiful properties, take a tour, and meet our friendly and compassionate staff of caregivers.

Whether you or your loved one would benefit from getting rid of chores and finding a sense of community, or it’s time for a helping hand with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), the trusted and caring team at Grande Ronde is here to offer guidance for all your health and wellness needs. We provide exceptional resident-centered holistic care to our residents and make them feel right at home with regular check-ins and exciting activities.

At Grande Ronde, we take a vested interest in each resident and promise to deliver patient-centric healthcare for those in need. Our skilled and professional staff, including an RN, RCCs, and medical technicians, ensure safety, health, and wellbeing. We’ll coordinate health care plans with primary care physicians, provide medication management, and assist with resident medical needs as necessary.

Grande Ronde features one and two-bedroom apartments and premium studio apartments. Apartments come with full kitchens or kitchenettes. Living areas have plenty of room for storage, and all bathrooms are ADA-compliant with safety and security features. There are ample common areas, including activity rooms, a library, a salon, common areas and lounges, family-style dining rooms, beautifully landscaped grounds, a meeting room, and a private dining room.

At Grande Ronde, all residents enjoy a diverse range of amenities. Take advantage of the spa and salon, housekeeping and linen services, library, transportation, barber shop, library, salon, and more. Some of our popular amenities include:

• Gourmet Dining
• Scheduled Transportation
• Social Lounges
• Resident Committee Groups
• Housekeeping & Laundry Services

Explore our extensive list of amenities and experience a life that revolves around your happiness!

At Grande Ronde, we offer the best in senior living, where comfort and fun meet exceptional care, and the joy of living is celebrated daily. Learn about reasons why families choose us:

• Premium apartments with modern finishes, décor, and appliances.
• Exciting on and off-site events, classes, and outings.
• Beautiful landscaping with calming features and seating.
• Pet and art therapy, men and women’s clubs, poker night, musical guests, socials, movie nights, and holiday celebrations.
• Medication assistance and management.
• Onsite physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
• Help with bathing and dressing, as well as onsite spa and salon.
• Award-winning Spark Program with engaging, Montessori-inspired activities.
• Variety of floorplans and room types to meet different needs and budgets.
• Five Star Quality Care!

If you want to learn more about Grande Ronde’s many services and amenities, we invite you to contact us to set up a tour and speak with our friendly staff.