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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clackamas County, OR

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Alzheimer’s care in Clackamas County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Clackamas County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Clackamas County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pleasant Valley and Centennial Community Assn./Pleasant Valley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oregon City, Sandy and Happy Valley.

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My parents selected this community because it felt the most like a home environment, they felt welcomed , well received, there names were used frequently in communications, and they were most responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Lancaster Village & Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lush and beautiful township of Salem, Oregon. It is housed on an extensive grounds complete with a fishing pond and numerous paths and gardens to walk through and admire. The beautiful grounds are easily...
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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All the people at Highgate are very professional and loving to my mother. She enjoys being there and now calls it home. Good job to the Highgate staff
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.
What Sets Us Apart?Highgate provides a wonderful living experience designed to provide “Wellness in Aging.” At Highgate, assisted living is having loving care at hand when needed. Our personal care services are customized to meet each individual resident’s needs, so that they may remain...
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My dad has lived in Avamere for over one year. Our family decided to move him out of [removed] due to our compounding concerns for his safety, the serious under staffing at that establishment, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Avamere Court at Keizer is a continuous care community, offering Independent Living, Residential Care, Skilled Nursing(Rehabilitation) and long term living for those with 24 hour nursing needs. We are a smoke-free, pet friendly community!
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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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They are fine so far. It's clean, and the staff is friendly. There are no complaints about food. There aren't any concerns at all. It's working out well so far. I would rate them highly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
We here at Inspired Senior Living of Hillsboro, in Hillsboro OR, are proud of our multifaceted care facility. The left-wing is designed for residents with dementia or memory problems. Behavioral management and a higher level of specialized care are available in our left-wing. Open access is the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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I love the opportunity mom has had to make new friends. However, there has been lots of turnover of employees and staffing shortages, but I hear that is happening at a number of facilities in our area. And...
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.

Cost of memory care in Clackamas County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Clackamas County is $5,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,922 per month.

Memory care costs in Clackamas County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Clackamas County, OR
$5,059/mo
$5,034/mo
$4,922/mo

Memory care costs in Clackamas County, OR, vs. state and national averages

Clackamas County, OR
$5,059/mo
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Clackamas County, OR, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,059/mo

Memory care costs in Clackamas County, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,866/mo
Studio
$5,380/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,352/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,095/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,690/mo

Senior living costs in Clackamas County 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: Clackamas County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClackamas County, OROregonU.S.
Memory Care$5,059/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,370/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,138/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Clackamas County, OR:$5,059/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Clackamas County, OR:$4,370/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Clackamas County, OR:$4,138/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Clackamas County, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clackamas County 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Clackamas County, OR

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clackamas County 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
Clackamas County, OR$7,912/mo$7,407/mo+6.8%
Oregon$8,374/mo$7,804/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Clackamas County, OR
2024 average cost:$7,912/mo
2023 average cost:$7,407/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$8,374/mo
2023 average cost:$7,804/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clackamas County

Recent reviews for memory care in Clackamas County

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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Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Clackamas County review score based on 847 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 847 reviews of 236 Clackamas County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clackamas County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Clackamas County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Clackamas County, OR236 facilities
7.5
Estacada, OR273 facilities
7.5
Sandy, OR44 facilities

Review subcategories for Clackamas County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 847 reviews of 236 Clackamas County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clackamas County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Clackamas County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clackamas County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clackamas County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Clackamas County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Clackamas County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
77.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clackamas County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Clackamas County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clackamas County, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clackamas County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clackamas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clackamas County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Clackamas County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clackamas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clackamas County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clackamas County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Clackamas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clackamas County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Clackamas County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oregon memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Clackamas County protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland, Deerfield Village and Cedar Crest Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clackamas County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 265 memory care facilities near Clackamas County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Clackamas County, Oregon are Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland, Van Mall and Brookdale Forest Grove. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 265 memory care facilities near you in Clackamas County, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clackamas County, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Clackamas County, Oregon, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Clackamas County, Oregon ranges from $682 to $15088. The average Memory Care cost in Clackamas County, Oregon is $5,059. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clackamas County, Oregon typically starts at $682. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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