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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 324 independent living facilities in Scotts Mills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Scotts Mills, OR

The average cost of senior living in Scotts Mills is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverton, OR with an average of $3,339 per month.

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

Scotts Mills, OR

$3,339/mo

Silverton, OR

$3,339/mo

Mount Angel, OR

$3,339/mo

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

Scotts Mills, OR

$3,339/mo

Oregon state

$3,441/mo

U.S. national average

$3,509/mo

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

Assisted Living

$6,232/mo

Memory Care

$7,266/mo

Independent Living

$3,339/mo

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

Semi-Private

$2,837/mo

Studio

$2,519/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,408/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,262/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 type	Scotts Mills, OR	Oregon	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,339/mo	$3,441/mo	$3,509/mo
Assisted Living	$6,232/mo	$6,831/mo	$5,793/mo
Memory Care	$7,266/mo	$8,236/mo	$6,969/mo

Independent Living

Scotts Mills, OR:$3,339/mo

Oregon:$3,441/mo

U.S.:$3,509/mo

Assisted Living

Scotts Mills, OR:$6,232/mo

Oregon:$6,831/mo

U.S.:$5,793/mo

Memory Care

Scotts Mills, OR:$7,266/mo

Oregon:$8,236/mo

U.S.:$6,969/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.

Scotts Mills, OROR stateNational

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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Scotts Mills, OR	$3,240/mo	$3,156/mo	+2.7%
Oregon	$3,234/mo	$3,069/mo	+5.4%
National	$3,257/mo	$3,166/mo	+2.9%

Scotts Mills, OR

2024 average cost:$3,240/mo

2023 average cost:$3,156/mo

Percent change:+2.7%

Oregon

2024 average cost:$3,234/mo

2023 average cost:$3,069/mo

Percent change:+5.4%

National

2024 average cost:$3,257/mo

2023 average cost:$3,166/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

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Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Scotts Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Scotts Mills

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 ...

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 ...

Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR

5.0

My 89 year old mother passed in the care of Brookdale. They were compassionate and caring. They treated her with respect and dignity and helped her feel safe. She had Alzheimer's, was near blind, and near deaf. I visited often at all different times of day. I observed excellent service on all ...

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.

Scotts Mills, ORNational

Nutritionist / dietician

10.8%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

42%

34%

No sugar

36.7%

31.4%

Vegetarian

39.9%

33.4%

Pureed meals

7.8%

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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.

Scotts Mills, ORNational

Professional chef

37.8%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

48.3%

43.4%

Room service

40.9%

36.8%

Anytime dining

20.3%

17.2%

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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.

Scotts Mills, ORNational

Activity director

55.2%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

30.1%

28.3%

Community service programs

32.9%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

51%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

55.6%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

61.9%

54.9%

Piano or organ

52.1%

43%

Arts and crafts center

42.7%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

42.7%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

54.9%

47.4%

Live performances

53.5%

47.2%

Dances

33.6%

32.4%

Fitness center

33.2%

39.7%

Fitness classes

52.1%

46.9%

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