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Photo of Brookdale River Valley Tualatin
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.2
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62 reviews
8.2
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62 reviews
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Staff is knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and hard-working. They are very helpful and respond quickly to requests. The facility is wonderful, clean and comfortable. The activities are enriching, the...
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.
Building Your Best Senior LifeWe think there are two things that lead to your best senior life: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. You’ll find both here, as all of our seniors have a full social schedule and a full social circle. Our Tualatin community has been...
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Photo of Regency Park
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8.0
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63 reviews
8.0
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Staff friendliness was rated lower due to some staff who sat and on their phones, chewing gum (one of my pet peeves) and not interacting with the residents. I think more supervision by making rounds...
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.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Photo of Odd Fellows Home of Oregon
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8.0
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I would tell them that my experience has been quite good and I would recommend it to them.
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.
Odd Fellows Home of Oregon is a unique assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. The best time to visit Portland is all the time. Portland is the largest city in Oregon and is known for abundant outdoor recreation, liberal values and coffee and beer enthusiasm. Home of hundreds of...
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Photo of CherryWood Village
66 Photos available
8.0
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42 reviews
8.0
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My mother lived at CherryWood Village for three years - first in Independent Living and then in the Royal Anne wing (Assisted Living). We chose CherryWood because my mom used to do visitation there, so she...
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.
CherryWood Village is a retirement community located in Southeast Portland adjacent to the Adventist Medical Center. CherryWood Village offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Within half a mile of CherryWood are multiple dinning options, shopping, banking, and public...
Photo of Better Living Residential Care
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Better Living Residential Care was really good about communicating the needs of my loved one to me. They had a Thanksgiving dinner for the entire community there and the residents were able to invite their...
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.
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Photo of Parkview Senior Retirement
88 Photos available
8.0
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I have a nice one bedroom apartment ground floor not too far from the office. All the rooms here are being remodeled, new floors, new bathrooms, facilities, and new kitchen facilities. The only downside is...
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.
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
Photo of Hazelwood Community Apartments
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8.0
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8.0
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It's a great place. I would recommend to others. We picked this community because of the price, and it was the only one available.
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.
Are you looking to become part of an Affordable thriving, active community full of opportunities to bring new meaning to your lifestyle? Income Restrictions ApplyThe Hazelwood Community Apartments is a vibrant community in NE Portland that offers independent living for people with disabilities...
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The people there from the top down are truly amazing. Mom has moved to memory care and boyfriend is in asstd living. They still hang out daily and everybody knows everybody. Anything we have ever asked has...
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.
Ciel of Cedar Mill offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living residents...
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36 reviews
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Overall 5 on everything. They are good at communication and returning calls if there are questions. They promptly respond to our loved one when he needs help or extra assistance. The place is a bit outdated,...
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.
Gilman Park Assisted Living is located in historic Oregon City adjacent to Willamette Falls Hospital and Mountain View Rehabilitation Center. We are situated in a quiet private street surrounded by beautiful trees and residential living. At Gilman Park our residents receive the very best of care...
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Photo of The Ridge at Oregon City
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The meals are very good. I even go frequently to visit my dad and have a meal with him. The place is very clean. They've recently remodeled. The executive director of The Ridge at Oregon City is trying to...
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.
The Ridge At Oregon City is nestled in a lovely neighborhood. Close to shopping, banking, cultural activities, and more.We offer studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as brand-new 2-bedroom 2 bath 1 car garage Cottages.
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Photo of Arcadia Senior Living
1010 Photos available
7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
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The assisted living facility where dad had been living for 2 years 1/2 years was no longer able to provide the care dad needs. He was in the hospital and we had an immediate need of a place to move him. ...
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.
Arcadia Senior Living is a locally owned and operated assisted living community focused on personalized care, purposeful living, and happy residents. Our team of healthcare professionals determines a care plan for each person, which is personalized to meet each resident’s unique needs. We...
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Photo of Deerfield Village
55 Photos available
7.5
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My mother recently moved in and we have been very happy. The place is very clean and everyone has been incredibly kind. Multiple people have come by each day to check in, connect her with other residents so...
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.
Deerfield Village is tucked away in a quiet country setting. It is near shopping centers, doctors and dentists, vets, a big community park with the Senior Center, and the city bus just steps away. There is a creek, pond and lots of ducks and birds to watch. Deerfield is a small 40 apartment...
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Photo of Assisted Living at Summerplace
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7.5
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I want to say that [name removed]does a great job! She is the best I have ever had and I have been in 3 different communities. I would recommend [name removed]to any residents. I would also like to say the...
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.
Our residents come to Assisted Living at Summerplace to celebrate the best of life. Our community is conveniently located off Interstate 84 in northeast Portland and offers programs and activities that offer something new and exciting each day to residents, and their friends and families....
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Photo of Calaroga Terrace
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44 Floor plans available
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197 reviews
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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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Photo of Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care
66 Photos available
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57 reviews
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57 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care and the experience there was great for her. My loved one loved it there and they took really good care of her. The...
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.
Edgewood Point Assisted Living in Beaverton, Oregon, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Edgewood Point is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our community amenities include maintenance and...
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Photo of Oswego Place Assisted Living Community
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.3
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In the interview they seemed friendly and able to. Handle my care needs. I would recommend, only if they are promently independent and not needing assisted living or more over sight.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Oswego Place Assisted Living. Life is good here in our community, and we like...
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Photo of McLoughlin Place
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It has been great! I would definitely recommend them. They have taken good care of Mom and have been very supportive of my family.
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care all in the same building. Also offering Daily or Weekly Respite Care. Meals are served Restaurant style.  Many activities offered in both Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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Photo of Bonaventure of Tigard
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I see my mom at least five days out of the week. I always go a different times because I've always got my eye out on what they're doing and what they're not. I think any facility your loved ones are in there...
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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Photo of Sellwood Senior Living
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44 Floor plans available
5 star
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Activities were slow due to covid but are now coming back. It's an adequate community. It's in a good spot of town, handsome on the inside. Sharing a parking lot with a 7-11.
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.
Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
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Photo of Clackamas View Senior Living
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The reason I gave Experience & Staff 4's Is because as with all other care facilities this one seems short staffed. I understand many work places are short staffed right now.
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.
Clackamas View Senior Living is located in the city of Milwaukie, OR and is a southern suburb of Portland. You will find it tucked away on a one and a half acre property with stunning views of Mount Hood and the Oregon mountains. Rich in history, this beautiful city is bustling with friendly...
Photo of Elite Care at Oatfield Estates
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The grounds are awesome. I have already told so many people about the community. The entire family wants to move in to the community. The community is an individual house and at most have 12 residents. ...
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.
Elite Care is different, on purpose. A small boutique senior living community that feels like home. Community is the heart of our multi-generational campus. We offer personalized and inclusive models of care to our residents and their pets without regard to age, diagnosis, or ability.Elite Care...
Photo of The Springs at Clackamas Woods
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I like this nice community for the care of my mom. The staff are very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the meals. They do offer nice activities for those who can participate....
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.
Conveniently located in a charming residential neighborhood, The Springs at Clackamas Woods provides the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. Living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care, each with personalized levels of support. As your...
Photo of The Springs at Lake Oswego
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The Springs is a very nice place for your loved one.
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.
Photo of Greenridge Estates
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The residents were able to eat in the dining room before COVID, and they were all very attentive to them. The rooms are great, our loved one has a one bedroom and the windows are a big plus, she can look out...
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.
At Greenridge Estates your days will be filled with new friends, delicious food, interesting things to do and places to go.....plus, just the added assistance you need!For most of us, family members are the most important threads in the fabric of our lives. That's why Greenridge Estates was...
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Photo of Somerset Assisted Living
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It was a struggle initially as she did not want to be there. After some time settling in she has made some friends and seems to be enjoying her time now. Overall everyone seems very caring and compassionate.
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.
Somerset Assisted Living offers a community which combines the care seniors need with the independence they cherish. Individual apartments are available for rent on a month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees or leases. Somerset is beautifully designed with spacious apartments and common areas....

Cost of independent living in Milwaukie, OR

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukie is $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,094 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Milwaukie, OR vs. nearby cities

Milwaukie, OR
$4,148/mo
$4,141/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Milwaukie, OR vs. the state and national average

Milwaukie, OR
$4,148/mo
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Milwaukie vs. other types of senior living

$5,036/mo
Independent Living
$4,148/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Milwaukie, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,527/mo
Studio
$4,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,757/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,488/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Milwaukie over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Milwaukie

Recent reviews for independent living in Milwaukie

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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Milwaukie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Vancouver Pointe and Canfield Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 143 independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Milwaukie, 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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