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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Viola, OR

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Photo of McLoughlin Place
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They have completely remodeled the place and new management. It is MUCH different than in the past. Definitely improved and people should take a look. Definitely recommend to others. The staff are fabulous....
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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Mom comments on the vegetables, over done! They have not participated yet, but are starting to be interested. we are so new that it is hard to value yet, however, based on the experience so far we would...
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.
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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Initially there was confusion with meds and transportation, but that quickly was sorted out. The place is clean, lots of activities for a variety of people. The staff is super nice!! Our family, including...
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.
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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Overall 5 on everything. They are good at communication and returning calls if there are questions. They promptly respond to our loved one when he needs help or extra assistance. The place is a bit outdated,...
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.
Gilman Park Assisted Living is located in historic Oregon City adjacent to Willamette Falls Hospital and Mountain View Rehabilitation Center. We are situated in a quiet private street surrounded by beautiful trees and residential living. At Gilman Park our residents receive the very best of care...
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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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6.3
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The facility is staffed by pleasant people who genuinely care, the facility is clean, well maintained and interactive. The staff knows each resident by name and address their needs. We would absolutely...
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 Ridge At Oregon City is nestled in a lovely neighborhood. Close to shopping, banking, cultural activities, and more.We offer studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as brand-new 2-bedroom 2 bath 1 car garage Cottages.
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We chose Miracle Heights because of the convenient location and also it is a brand new facility so it did not have an older smell to it. The room sizes are good, they are all ground level. It is great within...
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
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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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It is a supportive environment. The staff are friendly, caring,and diligent. The food is good. The apartment is a good size, it is comfortable, and it is clean. The people who live there are friendly,...
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.
Meadows Courtyard Inc is an assisted living community located in beautiful Oregon City, Oregon. If you are looking for a comfortable and secure place to call home, then look no further than Meadows Courtyard Inc. Oregon City is at the junction of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers making it...
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Photo of The Springs at Happy Valley
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.

Cost of independent living in Viola, OR

The average cost of senior living in Viola is $3,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, OR with an average of $3,323 per month.

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

Viola, OR
$3,502/mo
$3,426/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Viola, OR, vs. other senior living options

$8,546/mo
Independent Living
$3,502/mo

Independent living costs in Viola, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,095/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,471/mo

Senior living costs in Viola 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: Viola, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeViola, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,502/mo$3,426/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,714/mo$6,838/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,546/mo$8,364/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Viola, OR:$3,502/mo
Oregon:$3,426/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Viola, OR:$6,714/mo
Oregon:$6,838/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Viola, OR:$8,546/mo
Oregon:$8,364/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Viola, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Viola 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 average 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
Viola, OR$3,593/mo$3,377/mo+6.4%
Oregon$3,513/mo$3,254/mo+8.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Viola, OR
2024 average cost:$3,593/mo
2023 average cost:$3,377/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,513/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Viola

Recent reviews for independent living in Viola

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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Homewood Heights Assisted Living in Milwaukie, OR

5.0
I would give 5 on all of the above. We couldn't be happier. We like the fun way they exercise, with beach balls. The music in the building is always pleasant. The entertainment they bring in suits everyone. The food is balanced and yummy. In just 2+ months our father in-law is acclimating ...
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Viola independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Viola independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Viola, 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 Viola 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 Viola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Viola, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Viola 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 Viola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Viola, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Viola 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 Viola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Viola, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
58.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McLoughlin Place, Avamere at Cascadia and Princeton Village Assisted Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Viola, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Viola, Oregon. See the full list.
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