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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avamere at Chestnut Lane is the only facility in the United States that offers Assisted Living services for Deaf and DeafBlind residents. Our building overlooks downtown Gresham, and the views of Mt. Hood from our dining room are spectacular. We are located just 20 minutes East of Portland and it...
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This is a small scale facility but in a lot of ways that's what makes it great. You get more personalized attention and get to know whos taking care of you as well as your fellow "house mates". Things are a...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are family owned properties that are conveniently located off of Interstate 205 in northeast Portland. Our campus communities offer services and amenities that enhance living. Our goals over the years have been to consistently offer affordable living accommodations, without...
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I much appreciate the opportunity to write this review. My friend resided at Farmington Square Gresham (FSG) Memory Care for about 1 1/2 years before he recently died. Throughout his stay, the staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Farmington Square offers a community style setting allowing residents the luxury of knowing a trained staff member is always close by, ready and willing to help. At Farmington Square it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching activities,...
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All of the staff and residents at West Hills Village Senior Living are very friendly nd helpful. As far as the food goes, they need to stop buying from Cisco. The pre-prepared food is way too salty!! I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
West Hills Village is an elegant, yet charming, senior living community located in the heart of Portland's Multnomah Village neighborhood. Hidden away from the bustle of the city and surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, you'll find a lifestyle focused on customer service and outstanding...
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I think it's a pleasant place to live overall. This is an independent living facility but most of the people seem to be 1000 years old. It can be kind of depressing in the hallway. It would be a lot nicer if...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Heights at Columbia Knoll offers affordable senior housing to those 62 years of age or older. We are located on 9 acres on site of the historic Shriners Hospital and next to the Grotto. We offer services and amenities such as meals, housekeeping, activities and transportation. Excellent...
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Staff has English problems. They answer yes to all requests even if you have special instructions for task written they say yes when you ask did you understand? Yes, but do task wrong. My husband needs pee...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything at Homewoods On the Williamette is all good. The care is excellent. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is gets five stars on everything from me. I am very pleased with this facility
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Homewoods On the Willamette Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Golden Acres Retirement Center, located in Dallas, Texas is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and living center for the elderly. We offer in-house, state of the art therapy, and a caring, dedicated staff. Our services assist the elderly in nurses, doctors, rehabilitation therapists and facilities...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It is a supportive environment. The staff are friendly, caring,and diligent. The food is good. The apartment is a good size, it is comfortable, and it is clean. The people who live there are friendly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadows Courtyard Inc is an assisted living community located in beautiful Oregon City, Oregon. If you are looking for a comfortable and secure place to call home, then look no further than Meadows Courtyard Inc. Oregon City is at the junction of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers making it...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Whitewood Gardens was a fabulous place for Momma to stay this last year. They are so very caring and understanding. They treated Momma with the utmost respect and took care of her every need with a loving...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Whitewood, an residential living community located in Portland, Oregon, you’ll have access to incredible amenities and fantastic opportunities. Being located in Portland allows our residents to have ample access to amenities and activities including shopping destinations, medical centers,...
Cost of independent living in Clackamas, OR
The average cost of senior living in Clackamas is $4,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,094 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clackamas, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clackamas, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clackamas vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clackamas, OR by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Clackamas over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Clackamas
Recent reviews for independent living in Clackamas
Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA
5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.
Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR
4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living.
Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people.
Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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The Heights at Columbia Knoll in Portland, OR
4.0
I have lived here at The Heights at Columbia Knoll for almost two months, and I am still getting acclimated. Unfortunately my husband passed away shortly after I got settled in, so I have been somewhat keeping to myself and not able to get to know the facility too well, but my overall ...
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Clackamas independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clackamas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clackamas, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clackamas independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clackamas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clackamas independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clackamas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clackamas, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clackamas independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Clackamas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.1%
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The Lofts by Cogir, Canfield Place and Vancouver Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clackamas, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 110 independent living facilities near Clackamas, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clackamas, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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