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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Portland Heights, OR

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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.
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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: 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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When it came time to move my mother-in-law out of her home and closer to us we didn't think twice on where she would be best taken care of. The care and concern of the staff at Hearthstone of Murrayhill is...
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.
At Hearthstone at Murrayhill, there is a warm, friendly atmosphere that's hard to miss.  One of our resdidents, Sharon Hubler says, "There's a different feeling about this whole place.  People talk to each other.  Friendship here is important." Whether you join in the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Harvest Homes is located on 2 ½ acres in the historic St. Johns area of North Portland. We offer three different living situations for older adults: Assisted Living Apartments, Residential Care, and a Special Care Unit for those with Alzheimer ’s disease or other dementias. These different...
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My spouse received excellent care. The staff was well trained and very caring. Having a concierge desk made communication easy as I was always connected with the right person to answer any question. [Name...
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.
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is a retirement community and senior assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. As part of the charming Bethany Village neighborhood, we have gone to extraordinary lengths to create a retirement community where seniors enjoy life to the fullest.Whether...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Golden Acres Retirement Center, located in Dallas, Texas is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and living center for the elderly. We offer in-house, state of the art therapy, and a caring, dedicated staff. Our services assist the elderly in nurses, doctors, rehabilitation therapists and facilities...
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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.
Located in historic downtown Vancouver, The Evergreen Inn was built in 1928 to serve as an elegant lodging and entertainment center. Still a proud landmark and just minutes from shopping, medical services and cultural events, it's now a lively assisted living community for people...
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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.
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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.
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Everything at Homewoods On the Williamette is all good. The care is excellent. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is gets five stars on everything from me. I am very pleased with this facility
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.
Homewoods On the Willamette Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides...
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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.
Photo of Ivy Court Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Portland Heights, OR

The average cost of senior living in Portland Heights is $4,139 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,094 per month.

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, vs. nearby cities

Portland Heights, OR
$4,139/mo
$4,130/mo

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, vs. state and national averages

Portland Heights, OR
$4,139/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,055/mo
Independent Living
$4,139/mo

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,837/mo
Studio
$4,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,913/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,861/mo

Senior living costs in Portland Heights 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: Portland Heights, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland Heights, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,139/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,325/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,055/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portland Heights, OR:$4,139/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Portland Heights, OR:$4,325/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Portland Heights, OR:$5,055/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Portland Heights 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
Portland Heights, OR$3,213/mo$3,223/mo-0.3%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Portland Heights, OR
2024 average cost:$3,213/mo
2023 average cost:$3,223/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Portland Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Portland Heights

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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Portland Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland Heights, 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 Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Canfield Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portland Heights, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 141 independent living facilities near Portland Heights, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portland Heights, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Van Mall. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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