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Shorewood Senior Living

Everything You Need, All in One Place

Starting at $3,495

Welcome

At Shorewood, you’ll find more than just a place to live—you’ll find a place to belong. Our friendly team provides support when you need it, while encouraging you to stay independent and engaged. And if your needs change, we welcome home health and hospice partners so you can continue living life on your terms.

Shorewood Senior Living is an independent living community located in the beautiful coastal town of Florence, Oregon—just a 5–10 minute drive to the beach. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, our community offers 74 spacious apartments designed for active older adults who want to enjoy life with freedom, comfort, and connection.

We invite you to visit and experience the warmth of our community for yourself.

Features & Amenities

Spacious Apartments – Kitchenette, all utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable included.

Delicious Dining – Three restaurant-style meals daily, room service, and café options.

24/7 Support & Safety – Around-the-clock staff, emergency call system, and pendant.

Active Lifestyle – Fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness programs.

Engaging Social Life – Daily activities, live music, and special celebrations.

Library & Learning – Onsite library, video library, and public library partnership.

Pet-Friendly Living – Dog park and walking areas.

Gardening & Outdoor Spaces – Raised beds, greenhouse, and scenic patios.

Providing the Best Care For Your Loved Ones

Lifestyle

Shorewood is a place of vibrancy and life—promoting meaning and joy in the lives of residents, families, and our team members of Florence, Oregon. Residents enjoy bright apartments, chef-prepared meals, and a full calendar of activities including art, fitness, social events, and local outings.

A Focus on Nutrition and Friendships

At Shorewood Senior Living, dining is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. Our restaurant-style dining features a curated menu of fresh, home-cooked meals prepared daily by chefs who balance flavor and nutrition with care.

We believe food should nourish both body and spirit. From comforting favorites to seasonal specialties, residents enjoy variety, quality, and the joy of sharing meals together.

Special dietary needs? We’ve got you covered. Whether it’s no added salt, vegetarian, sugar-free, or other preferences, our team happily prepares meals that fit your lifestyle while staying full of flavor.

Services & Amenities

At Shorewood Senior Living, we offer a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle where comfort and convenience are part of every day. Residents enjoy three nutritious, chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style with an alternative Compass Café menu, plus room service when desired. Weekly housekeeping and linen service, complimentary laundry facilities, and full maintenance support make daily life easy, while our 24-hour staff, emergency call system, and pendant provide peace of mind.

Each apartment features a kitchenette with refrigerator, individual heating and cooling, basic utilities, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and personal mailboxes. Residents also enjoy scheduled transportation, weekly shopping trips, and a wide variety of life enrichment activities—from live music and exercise classes to celebrations, church services, and more.

Community amenities include a fitness center, beauty/barber shop, library with a partnership with the Florence Public Library, video library, outdoor patios perfect for BBQs, a poker table, raised gardening beds with greenhouse, and individual storage lockers. Resident parking is available, and pets are welcome—with dog walking offered too.

Located just 5–10 minutes from the beach in the beautiful coastal town of Florence, Shorewood provides the perfect setting to enjoy nature’s beauty while living the life you love.

Life Enrichment

At Shorewood Senior Living, we believe elderhood is a time to be celebrated—the crescendo of a lifetime. Our Life Enrichment programs are thoughtfully designed to enhance every dimension of wellness—social, creative, spiritual, purposeful, and overall well-being bringing joy, meaning, and fulfillment to each day. Through meaningful connections, creative expression, and new adventures, we empower residents to embrace their passions, discover new ones, and truly thrive in a supportive, person-centered community.

At our community, Growth and Wellness Plans go beyond traditional care plans. Instead of focusing on limitations or diagnoses, we focus on each person’s strengths, goals, and passions. Together, we create a plan that supports well-being—physically, emotionally, and socially—so residents can continue to grow, stay connected, and live with purpose in a caring community.

We embrace an elder-directed, person-centered world for the elders and care teams living and working at Shorewood Senior Living. We have an Eden Alternative® Associate and Eden Alternative® Educator on our Compass Senior Living team, who are championing this culture for Shorewood.

True North Programs

Compass Senior Living’s communities, including Shorewood Senior Living, believe in the power of community and family connections, growth opportunities, cognitive exercise, and the healing power of multi-sensory stimulation. Our True North programs are designed with these goals in mind.

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Love your Neighborhood

Just minutes from the ocean, Old Town Florence, the Siuslaw River Bridge, and the Oregon Dunes, Shorewood puts adventure and natural beauty right at your doorstep.

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At Compass Senior Living, we have the privilege of hearing the wisdom, humor, and small but meaningful stories from elders who have lived nearly a century. Each story—whether a cherished memory, a life lesson, or a moment of joy—offers a unique window into a life well-lived.

Through our simple process of capturing these stories, we create an enriching experience for both the storyteller and the listener. Residents share their adventures, challenges, and insights, forming deeper connections and preserving their legacy for generations to come—complete with voices, photos, and personal reflections.

The Tiny Stories™ Project has already preserved hundreds of stories told from our residents’ perspectives.

The Compass Café offers an enhanced dining experience that complements our daily menu. Meals are thoughtfully designed to meet residents’ nutritional needs while providing variety and honoring personal preferences.

Menus are refreshed every 4–6 months to feature seasonal ingredients and community favorites, and special options are included for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The Compass Café blends tradition with innovation—bringing comfort, choice, and flavor to every meal.