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Photo of Courtyard Fountains
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I would say that a rating of 4-5 for all categories would be appropriate. . I really was impressed with how helpful a place for mom was, and how friendly and accommodating Courtyard Fountains was also. Mom...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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9.0
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The staff is so thoughtful and caring. They know everyone that lives there and they truly care. When I come in the give me updates on my mom. It's very clean, and they take care of the space. The food is...
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.
Edgewood Downs is located in Beaverton, OR and offers independent living, encouraging seniors to live life on their terms. As part of Holiday Retirement, we have 48 years of experience serving Seniors. Guests enjoy the chef-prepared meals and purposeful programs offered daily. The services...
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8.7
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What we like the most about Cogir at The Quarry is just how incredible the staff was. So much empathy and kindness! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so...
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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The room is very satisfactory, works okay with wheelchair. The staff is great but no activity director. Director recently left so there is not enough to do during the day. Food is quite good.
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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1111 Photos available
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8.7
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Like people are very friendly. The building is very clean. They take care of your issues prompt. Management are nice. Dislike they do not communicate well with up. The food is good been a lot of it isn't...
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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8.7
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Everyone incredibly friendly and helpful. Even dad said it wasn't what he imagined. I would very much so recommend them to others. Also toured [community removed] and Princeton seemed much nicer and more...
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.
Princeton Village is an assisted living community in Clackamas, Oregon. Clackamas is a thriving and vibrant suburb of Portland, offering all the benefits of suburban living with the luxurious amenities of big city living nearby. Clackamas and nearby Portland offers world class health care...
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The first day [name removed] had some issues with the shower, but after that his stay went smoothly. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Yes, we would recommend Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills to...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills (A) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills offers assisted living services on the outskirts of Salem, the state capital of Oregon. Salem is home to Willamette University as well as popular dining and shopping venues. For residents who want to...
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8.6
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The communication between administration and family is lacking. Continuity of care is lacking. they are suppose to have a nurse employed and they have been without
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.
Welcome to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in historic Vancouver, Washington. Clearwater Springs is located on a meticulously landscaped garden setting close to parks, shopping and the new Legacy Medical Center.Our goal at...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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After ten years, my mom recently moved into Sellwood from another independent/assisted living community. She needed a step up in care and a more affordable place. She likes Sellwood even more than her...
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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I feel outside cobwebs and windows could be better kept. However, what we like the most about Homewood Assisted Living is that they all work together to make the experience pleasant for all their residents....
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.
Homewood Heights is a small cozy community consisting of 44 apartment suites including, studio, one and two bedrooms. We are located just off McLoughlin Boulevard and have one of the most beautiful campuses in the region. We are near shopping, transportation and medical providers. One of the...
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Photo of Regency Woodland
44 Photos available
8.6
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8.6
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Thankful to have moved my dad to Regency Woodland in Salem. They seem to have more caring and consistent staff and definitely help to keep my dad's apartment clean and keep a close eye on 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.
Regency Woodland's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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8.6
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Overall great experience. A couple of areas that could use improvement. 1) Their mail service!!! A FEW times, deliveries have been delivered to the Boone Ridge next door and no one says anything from Boone...
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.
Explore What Makes BooneRidge Retirement DifferentImagine being apart of a vibrantretirement community that is bothelegant and comfortable. Pictureyourself living independently in alovely residence, yet surrounded byneighbors who share your interestsand zest for life. Boone RidgeRetirement offers...
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8.5
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8.5
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I would give marketing a 4. I would give the finance/mgt a 1. We felt our parent was treated well and we could easily get a hold of the caretaker if needed. Our parent seemed to enjoy the food, but I never...
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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What we like the most about the community is that they were all helpful and the facility was very clean. Yes, we would recommend Holi Senior Living based on the experience we have had with the community.
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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8.5
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8.5
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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...
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The staff is phenomenal from the director down to the staff assistants. They truly care about the residents & treat them as family. They are excellent with the care & compassion they give. When situations...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Hazel Dell is conveniently located in an established residential area just off Interstate 5 in the Hazel Dell suburb of Vancouver, Washington. The community is near grocery stores and other shopping, public transportation, medical clinics, and two local hospitals...
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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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What I like best is the people. They are very friendly and accepting. Same with the staff. I'm very happy here. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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...
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There is a very caring staff that works hard to accommodate my Mom’s needs. The activity director does an excellent job of including her in activities and assisting her to enjoy them. The physical therapist...
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.
Neawanna By The Sea is an independent and assisted living community in Seaside, Oregon. Seaside is a scenic coastal town with plenty of recreational and cultural opportunities. Attracting visitors from all over the country, Seaside is a popular retirement destination where residents enjoy walking...
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1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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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...
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This facility offers all of the activities and benefits I was seeking and is staffed by a caring and empathetic group dedícated to seeing to the wellbeing of everyone here. The facility is well maintained...
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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99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.4
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I spoke with a gentleman who helped me find a wonderful place for my dad. I was not aware of my options, until he helped me to understand them. I was guided to an independent living facility that was a...
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.
Madrona Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within a beautiful, landscaped park, we're centrally located to take advantage of all that Salem has to offer. You'll be minutes from shopping, healthcare and all the unique sites of the state's...
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8.4
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I like how it is like a small community within the place. Staff is friendly and keep the place in good condition. I would like to see them be more proactive about trying to encourage the residents to join in...
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.
Rethinking Senior Living. Redefining Independence.Senior living doesn’t have to look like a nursing home. At our exclusive senior living community, residents receive personal care in a setting that feels just like home sweet home in the Marion County, Oregon region. We are located in Keizer,...
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8.3
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We were happy with the experience. Ciel is not in a great location for residents who want to walk outside. It's on a small piece of land on a busy street. It wouldn't be a good fit for those who like to walk...
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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I think they do a great job of helping residence who need a variety of care, including onset dementia. They're very kind and helpful.
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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Cost of independent living in Gales Creek, OR

The average cost of senior living in Gales Creek is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernonia, OR with an average of $3,383 per month.

Independent living costs in Gales Creek, OR, vs. nearby cities

Gales Creek, OR
$4,080/mo
$4,218/mo

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

Gales Creek, OR
$4,080/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Gales Creek, OR, vs. other senior living options

$4,981/mo
Independent Living
$4,080/mo

Independent living costs in Gales Creek, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,009/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,607/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,731/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,690/mo

Senior living costs in Gales Creek 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: Gales Creek, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGales Creek, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,080/mo$4,162/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,359/mo$4,563/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,981/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gales Creek, OR:$4,080/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Gales Creek, OR:$4,359/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gales Creek, OR:$4,981/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gales Creek, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gales Creek 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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Independent living cost trends in Gales Creek, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gales Creek 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
Gales Creek, OR$3,200/mo$3,134/mo+2.1%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gales Creek, OR
2024 average cost:$3,200/mo
2023 average cost:$3,134/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gales Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Gales Creek

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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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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Gales Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gales Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gales Creek, 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 Gales Creek 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 Gales Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gales Creek, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gales Creek 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 Gales Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gales Creek, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gales Creek 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 Gales Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gales Creek, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Redwood Heights Assisted Living and Avamere at Seaside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gales Creek, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 319 independent living facilities near Gales Creek, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gales Creek, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir and Brookdale Forest Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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