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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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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.
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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I am happy here. The staff, in my opinion, is a very good team. As with any facility, there are some issues, but overall, it is a good place to live. The apartments are various room sizes and designs from...
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
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.
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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 $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,048 per month.

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

Dover, OR
$4,148/mo
$4,048/mo
$4,169/mo

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

Dover, OR
$4,148/mo
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$5,007/mo
Independent Living
$4,148/mo

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

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

Average cost of Independent Living in Dover over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Dover

Recent reviews for independent living in Dover

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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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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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%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.1%
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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%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Kent Place, Royalton Place and Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dover, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Dover, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Dover, Oregon is Trustwell Living at Kent Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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