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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Scotts Mills, OR

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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: 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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I have experienced this community during the course of my work day. They’re very good. If one of my loved ones needed services, I’d be comfortable placing them here. It’s clean and the staff is friendly...
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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The care at this community is good. The staff are outstanding. I am happy having a clean community to live in. I know that I have recommended other families to this community for a great place to live.
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.
We invite you to visit The Vintage at Vancouver to truly appreciate our professionally decorated retirement facilities. Our Social Room is designed for large screen television viewing, playing bingo and cards, hosting potlucks and events and visiting with family, friends and residents....
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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.
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My mother-in-law has been living at Corvallis Caring Place for 3 years. We have been consistently impressed with the cleanliness, food, activities, and most importantly the kindness of all of the employees....
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.
Corvallis Caring Place, a non-profit assisted living community, is conveniently located in the heart of Corvallis, near Oregon State University, and is close to other area amenities: churches, shopping, a Senior Center, and an “over 50” Health Club. Public transportation is very close by and...
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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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We're pretty happy with Affinity. We definitely tell people they have a lot to offer. It's like a little mini resort, with lots of activities. Everybody is friendly and seems to be really helpful and...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are a brand new senior living apartment community in Vancouver WA for individuals 62+ and older. Affinity at Vancouver is a one of a kind option for the active adult wanting to pursue their own passions. Our communities are specifically designed to foster resident driven engagement through an...
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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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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All the people at Highgate are very professional and loving to my mother. She enjoys being there and now calls it home. Good job to the Highgate staff
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
What Sets Us Apart?Highgate provides a wonderful living experience designed to provide “Wellness in Aging.” At Highgate, assisted living is having loving care at hand when needed. Our personal care services are customized to meet each individual resident’s needs, so that they may remain...

Cost of independent living in Scotts Mills, OR

The average cost of senior living in Scotts Mills is $4,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,078 per month.

Independent living costs in Scotts Mills, OR, vs. nearby cities

Scotts Mills, OR
$4,146/mo
$4,135/mo

Independent living costs in Scotts Mills, OR, vs. state and national averages

Scotts Mills, OR
$4,146/mo
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Scotts Mills, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,054/mo
Independent Living
$4,146/mo

Independent living costs in Scotts Mills, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,576/mo
Studio
$4,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,896/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,589/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,605/mo

Senior living costs in Scotts Mills 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: Scotts Mills, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScotts Mills, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,146/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,390/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,054/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Scotts Mills, OR:$4,146/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Scotts Mills, OR:$4,390/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Scotts Mills, OR:$5,054/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Scotts Mills, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Scotts Mills 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
Scotts Mills, OR$3,230/mo$3,156/mo+2.3%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Scotts Mills, OR
2024 average cost:$3,230/mo
2023 average cost:$3,156/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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 Scotts Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Scotts Mills

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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Scotts Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotts Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotts Mills, 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 Scotts Mills 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 Scotts Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotts Mills 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 Scotts Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotts Mills 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 Scotts Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
47%
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