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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dover, OR

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Photo of Avamere at Cascadia
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The activities were great, the food was pretty good most of the time, sometimes unexpected compared to the menue. Kitchen staff was great because they tried to work within the parameters of my restricted...
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.
Avamere at Cascadia is an assisted living community in the scenic mountainside city of Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Our cozy, inviting community sits on a quiet residential street near Tickle Creek, Sandy Actors Theater and U.S. Route 26, providing easy access to nearby Portland, Oregon....
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The staff have been wonderful. The facility is kept very clean. love the size of my 1 bedroom apartment. and the food is great. no complaints.
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.
Gresham Manor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the peaceful community of Gresham, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and views of the Cascade Mountains while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. We're just...
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Since he moved in, the staff have all taken very good care on my uncle. His needs have changed since he moved in and they do a very good job of adjusting and adapting to the situation. The place is very...
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.
Grace Place is a small community with a big heart. We are located on the north side of Estacada, Oregon just a mile east of the Clackamas River. We are 25 miles from downtown Portland so the many cultural and recreational activities offered there are within easy reach. Estacada is near the...
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My grandma was happy while she was here. I only got to visit a few times but the community was good. Overall I was satisfied with the care my grandmother got she was safe and had great care.
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 Good Samaritan of Fairlawn Villages is a senior nursing home that offers a wide array of services for all of the seniors' needs. The caregivers tend to the seniors needs at any needed time as they are available at the homes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The features of the homes include...
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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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A wonderful facility that deeply cares for their residents. Friendly, thoughtful and hard-working staff combined with a beautiful facility with many amenities and plenty of activities to ensure the best...
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.
Avamere at Sandy is situated amidst a spectacular landscape popularly known as Oregon’s “Gateway to Mt. Hood.” Separated from the commotion of the city, yet only 30 minutes to Portland and 10 miles from Gresham, Our community is close to shops and downtown. Avamere at Sandy offers three gourmet...
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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: 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: 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.
Located in Gresham, Oregon, Mountain View RCF and Homes is a well respected, family owned retirement care facility. Our beautiful facility offers the intimacy and comfort of a family environment while seeing to the needs of your loved ones. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day,...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Dover, OR

The average cost of senior living in Dover is $4,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,049 per month.

Independent living costs in Dover, OR, vs. nearby cities

Dover, OR
$4,141/mo
$4,049/mo
$4,169/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, OR, vs. state and national averages

Dover, OR
$4,141/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,013/mo
Independent Living
$4,141/mo

Independent living costs in Dover, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,119/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,548/mo

Senior living costs in Dover vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dover, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,141/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,360/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,013/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dover, OR:$4,141/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dover, OR:$4,360/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dover, OR:$5,013/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dover, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dover and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dover, OROR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Dover, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dover have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover, OR$2,860/mo$2,420/mo+18.2%
Oregon$3,108/mo$3,051/mo+1.9%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Dover, OR
2024 average cost:$2,860/mo
2023 average cost:$2,420/mo
Percent change:+18.2%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,051/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Dover

Recent reviews for independent living in Dover

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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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living in Portland, OR

5.0
My Mom due to advancing Dementia moved into Hawthorne Gardens 3 months ago from another outstanding place, (Facility Name Removed). Although the stay at Hawthorne Gardens was brief, the care she got was outstanding. The staff, at the Memory Care Unit, and I know just a few and met only a few, ...
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Dover independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dover, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover 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 Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dover, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover 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 Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
47%
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Avamere at Cascadia, Holiday Gresham Manor and Grace Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dover, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Dover, Oregon. See the full list.

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