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Photo of Brookdale Rose Valley Scappoose
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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17 reviews
8.8
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17 reviews
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Ive been here since Oct 2023. The staff is caring, helpful always have a smile on their faces. The activity director always wants to do what we the residents, are interested in foremost. I feel very safe and...
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.
The Best That Senior Living Has to OfferThis personal care community is built for one thing: You. Choose us for your next home base, and you’ll get access to a different kind of life, free from cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Instead, you’ll be choosing from a new list of enriching...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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58 reviews
9.9
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58 reviews
5 star
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It is not perfect here but it has nice and fairly clean common areas. Meals/dinning tasty and colorful, especially the Special Brunch Celebrations! Great! Activities are ok, having a raised garden this year...
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.
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1515 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.7
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29 reviews
9.7
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29 reviews
5 star
65%
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An open , friendly environment. Lots of art focused activities. Transportation to appointments good and flexible. Cottages are popular. Cottages are large and roomy. Apartments vary. Our 2bedroom is nice...
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.
Historic Vancouver Washington sits on the North Bank of the Columbia River; lots of small town charm with the resources of a vibrant metropolitan area. Vancouver Point is conveniently located on a quiet secluded Avenue near SR500 and Andresen Road only about a mile from Van Mall shopping area....
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88 Photos available
9.7
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58 reviews
9.7
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58 reviews
5 star
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My mother passed away about 1 month after moving to Kent Place. They were very nice there. For the brief time she was there I would rate all categories a 5 and I would recommend this community to other...
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 Trustwell Living at Kent Place, our senior living community, you will find laughter, a homelike environment, and quality care. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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1616 Photos available
9.7
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83 reviews
9.7
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83 reviews
5 star
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My sister is in Royalton place and is very happy from the food to the other whom live here they all like the activities and each others company. It’s a beautiful home with great people who work there...
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 real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It's a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...
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99 Photos available
9.7
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37 reviews
9.7
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37 reviews
5 star
67%
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I was helping a friend and he moved into Truewood. He is still there and happy. It is a very nice facility with updated apartments and lots of activities. Welcoming, friendly and where I would live if I...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of Vancouver, Washington, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
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The staff is great..they are just a little short handed as are most facilities today...the food could be better...and more activities...the setting is nice..backed up to a forest with good outdoor spaces. I...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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9.6
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48 reviews
9.6
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I agree to all of the above. Just wish the cost was less. Based on the experience we have had so far with Canfield Place, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for 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.
Live at Canfield Place Retirement Community and live the balanced life. We are located in the peaceful neighborhood of Highland Hills, close to beautiful Sexton Mountain and Cooper Mountain Nature Park. However, we are a short bus ride to Beaverton, where you can catch The Max or indulge your...
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88 Photos available
9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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45 reviews
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It has been an incredible experience. They have taken great care of David as he has declined into the latter stages of dementia. The center is clean and well maintained. There is no "old people" or urine...
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.
Astor Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Astoria Oregon. We are located on the east side of town just one mile west of Shively Park. We provide transportation services so that residents can enjoy all of Astoria's natural beauty as well as the attractions and festivals. ...
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9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
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My grandparents moved into Van Mall when they could no longer take care of their home. We found Van Mall to have amazing and loving staff, fantastic food and lots of Activites. My grandparents couldn’t be...
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.
Van Mall offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Van Mall we have set colossal standards for...
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Photo of The Elms Retirement Community
22 Photos available
9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
5 star
79%
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The Elms offers the nicest bunch of people I have ever lived with . My studio is quiet and safe. A lovely park nearby, my church, Senior Center and Safeway.
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 best in Independent Living located downtown Forest Grove next to Pacific University and the Senior Center. Spacious units. Facility is only 10 years old. Family owned and has very caring staff and clean community. Very homey atmosphere with central fire place. Close to bus service, shopping...
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9.4
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57 reviews
9.4
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57 reviews
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What we like the most about Cogir of Glenwood Place is the nursing care and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Cogir of Glenwood Place is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Our scenic assisted living community is located in an above average safety location based on recent crime ratings. Vancouver is endowed with diversity of beauty—from sandy...
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Photo of The Ackerly at Sherwood
1111 Photos available
9.4
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15 reviews
9.4
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15 reviews
5 star
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I moved my mom into the Ackerly and the experience was very positive. [name removed] was the salesperson who we worked with and he was professional, personable, knowledgeable and caring. He provided valuable...
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.
SENIOR LIVING IN SHERWOOD, OREGONThe Ackerly at Sherwood is a senior living community in the heart of Sherwood, Oregon, offering a continuum of care services that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
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Photo of Brookdale Forest Grove
88 Photos available
9.4
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54 reviews
9.4
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54 reviews
5 star
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I like living here Really well, "What do I not "like" The meals are. Good I like playing Bingo and enjoy playing pokeno. The other Residents are.smt The staff are just Marvelous. All around a great place to...
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.
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
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Photo of Canterbury Park
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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9 reviews
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9 reviews
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Staff is great. Building is great. Activities are few. Residents play cards on their own, watch movies Fri, Sat and Sun. They have outsiders come in for exercise, talks etc. There's not much. They don't...
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.
Situated between Seattle WA and Portland OR, Longview offers seniors a comfortable suburban setting. Canterbury Park is located close to shopping, medical facilities, entertainment, parks, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast. You'll know...
Photo of Cascade Inn
1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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The staff are amazing. They take the time to form relationships with the residents and have gone above and beyond several times for my Dad. I have a lot of confidence that he is being well taken care of and...
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.
Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...
Photo of MorningStar of Beaverton
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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24 reviews
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My dad entered memory care at Morning Star in 2023. Either my mom or I was with him daily. So we spent many hours there. Morning Star is a beautiful facility. It looks clean and smells clean. However, it...
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.
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Photo of Creekside Village
2222 Photos available
9.3
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44 reviews
9.3
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44 reviews
5 star
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Overall experience has been great. We looked at approximately a dozen places, and this definitely was the best choice. Very clean. All apartments are cleaned once a week. This is one of the strongest...
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.
Creekside Village is an Independent Senior Retirement Community for residents 55 years of age and older located close to Portland in central Beaverton, Oregon. Since 1985, our staff has provided residents with wonderful amenities. We have spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, community and...
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Photo of Canterbury Inn
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
5 star
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I chose Canterbury Inn because of the looks of the facility; it was clean and bright. The virtual tour and professional attitude of the staff were great. My mom was very ill and the nursing staff, in...
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.
Canterbury Inn, a Koelsch Community, is located in suburban Longview Washington close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, entertainment, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast or the Portland OR. airport.At Canterbury Inn our 24 hour...
Photo of Somerset Lodge
77 Photos available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
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Very pleased but of course wish it was less expensive. I love the staff - not one complaint with any of them. Based on the experience I have had with Somerset Lodge, I would recommend this community 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.
We believe that Somerset Lodge is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Somerset Lodge, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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Photo of Rosewood Park
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9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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5 for all. My mom is in hospice and no longer there but she loved it there and I was impressed with it. Also the residents there all seemed to like the place. I would recommend it if ever asked where 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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
Photo of Markham House Assisted Living
1616 Photos available
9.2
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22 reviews
9.2
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22 reviews
5 star
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Best small assisted living. My mother is blind and now so many people know her in the community. She has found comfort when she needed it. At 94 she can recognize people by their voices and can get around on...
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.
Markham House offers enhanced Assisted Living Services. At Markham House we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, and most of all care.Meet new friends and entertain family in the beautifully appointed dining room. All meals are served restaurant-style,...
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Photo of Avamere at Seaside
1010 Photos available
9.2
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7 reviews
9.2
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7 reviews
5 star
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Been here since Jan. 24 and did not expect to be so impressed with the facility. Staff r always froiendly and concerned and enough activities to keep as busy as u want to be. What I also didn’t expect was...
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.
Avamere at Seaside, a place to call home.Where our goal is to give you more time to pursue the activities you love. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Avamere at Seaside, our month-to-month rent, without buy-in fees or long-term...
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1919 Photos available
9.2
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38 reviews
9.2
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38 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about Cogir at The Quarry is the friendliness and attentiveness from the staff. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families, but they need to improve on card games and...
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.
Cogir at The Quarry is a locally owned community designed to continue your life experience and fulfilling your retirement. The full continuum of senior living options is available providing many choices of amenities, support, and services. From Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care,...
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1515 Photos available
9.1
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82 reviews
9.1
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82 reviews
5 star
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There are a lot of activity options, the residents all seem happy, and staff is friendly. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend Russellville Park to other families who may need a place for...
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.
Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...
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Cost of independent living in Columbia County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Columbia County is $4,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clatskanie, OR with an average of $2,988 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia County, OR vs. nearby counties

Columbia County, OR
$4,065/mo
$3,383/mo
$3,246/mo

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

Columbia County, OR
$4,065/mo
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,955/mo
Independent Living
$4,065/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$4,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,884/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,623/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,895/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbia County over time

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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 Columbia County

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia County

Courtyard at Mt. Tabor in Portland, OR

3.9
I would give them all a 4 because it's not home and that would be a 5. The only one I would down grade would be food. at would be a three because she is diabetic and needs mechanical soft food because of having no teeth. The staff is wonderful and my mom is very happy there. It's a smaller ...
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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.

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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Columbia County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia County, 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 Columbia County 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 Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia County 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 Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia County 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 Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Vancouver Pointe and Trustwell Living at Kent Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia County, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 235 independent living facilities near Columbia County, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia County, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Trustwell Living at Kent Place and SpringRidge at Charbonneau. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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