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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington is $4,089, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cougar area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
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I rate all the questions as 5! The Ackerly is like going on a cruise, except you don't have to leave home. All the staff are friendly and make it feel like a real community. There are plenty of varied...
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.
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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Photo of Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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It was good. My mom wasn't there long due to financial changes with my dad's care. Staff were nice, care-n/a, activities- did not participate, food was great. Everything was clean and organized. Room was...
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 of Vancouver is located in Vancouver, Washington, which has been on Money Magazine's list of best places in America to live multiple times. In addition to Vancouver's many attractions, we also offer residents easy access to Portland's many theatres, restaurants and tourist attractions.As...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland is excellent. I can't say more about the staff the service the restaurant, the apartments everything and everyone is beautiful.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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Photo of Vancouver Pointe
1515 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
8.9
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33 reviews
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I'm very happy at Vancouver Pointe. Thanks for your support. I have nothing but positive vibes from this place. Food is excellent, friends are exceptional, activities are top notch, staff is superb. Can't...
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.
Historic Vancouver Washington sits on the North Bank of the Columbia River; lots of small town charm with the resources of a vibrant metropolitan area. Vancouver Point is conveniently located on a quiet secluded Avenue near SR500 and Andresen Road only about a mile from Van Mall shopping area....
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Photo of Greenridge Estates
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[name removed]and several of the staff were very helpful to us and they handled a tough situation very well. I would recommend Greenridge because it was managed well for having a patient that needed full...
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 Greenridge Estates your days will be filled with new friends, delicious food, interesting things to do and places to go.....plus, just the added assistance you need!For most of us, family members are the most important threads in the fabric of our lives. That's why Greenridge Estates was...
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Photo of Canterbury Inn
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.8
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only for the particular wing my husband was in they need more staff. 3 for quality of care, because of the shortness of staff. The rest was not really applicable for my husband. We would absolutely recommend...
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.
Canterbury Inn, a Koelsch Community, is located in suburban Longview Washington close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, entertainment, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast or the Portland OR. airport.At Canterbury Inn our 24 hour...
Photo of Ciel of Cedar Mill
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8.8
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Great place for incremental care plans- all staff positions are wonderful to work with. Great care plan levels for progressive needs...I'd like to illustrate that they do a good job incrementing since a lot...
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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Photo of Avamere at Cascadia
2323 Photos available
8.8
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23 reviews
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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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Photo of Glenmoore
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My parents are in their 90’s and are able to live independently with some help. Glenmoore’s staff is personable and understanding. They serve delicious meals elegantly, with fresh bread- yum! The staff...
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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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills
99 Photos available
8.6
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8.6
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A welcoming staff, friendly to residents and visitors is important. As a family member I Treat staff and residents with appreciation and respect and it makes for a better experience.
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.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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Photo of Sellwood Senior Living
2424 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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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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Photo of Trustwell Living at Parkhurst Place
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When we got an orientation before my wife moved in, I thought they were trying to make a good first impression. After my wife was settled in I realized, no the staff is consistently being that caring. A few...
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.
Parkhurst Place is located in Hood River, Oregon, just one mile south of the majestic Columbia River. Hood River is famous for its year round windsurfing and vibrant art scene. Our residents are able to enjoy many recreational and cultural opportunities in the area.Our studio and one bedroom...
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Photo of Princeton Village Assisted Living Community
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8.5
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28 reviews
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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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Photo of MorningStar of Beaverton
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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They were amazing! We loved the entire experience from start to finish. Staff is so caring, loving and kind. Facility was gorgeous. Food was delicious. Made family feel welcome. Truly cared about my mom.
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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Photo of Mallard Landing
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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Great staff top to bottom and good chemistry. It is clean and they are taking very good care of my mother, I am super impressed.
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Mallard Landing gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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Photo of Woodland Assisted Living
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The staff is amazing and attentive. My mom loves being there. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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Photo of Prestige Assisted Living at Hazel Dell
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Regency Park
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The shared room is perfect for my mother. She has her own bathroom and bedroom but a shared living space between the two bedrooms. The staff is wonderful. I get frequent updates from the nurses and med tech....
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.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Photo of The Stafford
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8.5
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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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Photo of Avamere at Hillsboro
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Photo of Calaroga Terrace
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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They have a very nice dining area where u can make friends lots of activities a small gym, exercise classes, a chapel, card games, bingo, movies and each room has a beautiful balcony! I have met the absolute...
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.
Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
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Photo of Bonaventure of Gresham
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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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Photo of Holi Senior Living
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Staff= most of them very friendly, very attentive but corporate has come in recently and set up shop and those people don't smile, they seem very unapproachable but the day to day staff are wonderful and...
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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Photo of Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place
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They were very amenable to her moving in--no questioning her memory issues or inability to walk. It was VERY expensive initially, but medical expenses dropped off considerably after a month or two. [name...
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.
Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place works to meet each resident's unique needs, with quality care and an environment that offers a sense of belonging for our residents, as though they are a member of a family.Our compassionate staff works to help residents maintain their wellbeing, form...
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Photo of Cogir at The Quarry
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Cogir at The Quarry earns 5 stars. When my 99-year old mother walks through the center, it's like she was entering Cheers. Everyone knows her name. The leadership team cares about the experience of their...
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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Cost of independent living in Cougar, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $4,089 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. 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 state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWashingtonU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living$6,480/mo$5,830/mo11.1% above national median
Memory Care$8,229/mo$6,999/mo17.6% above national median
Independent Living
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:11.1% above national median
Memory Care
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:17.6% above national median
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Independent living costs in Cougar, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cougar 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
Cougar, WA$3,834/mo$3,822/mo+0.3%
Washington$3,765/mo$3,443/mo+9.3%
National$3,319/mo$3,155/mo+5.2%
Cougar, WA
2024 average cost:$3,834/mo
2023 average cost:$3,822/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,765/mo
2023 average cost:$3,443/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Cougar

Recent reviews for independent living in Cougar

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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Mallard Landing in Battle Ground, WA

4.0
My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...
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Cougar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cougar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cougar, 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 Cougar 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 Cougar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cougar, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cougar 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 Cougar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cougar, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cougar 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 Cougar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cougar, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood and Van Mall are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cougar, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 207 independent living facilities near Cougar, Washington. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Cougar, Washington is The Lofts by Cogir. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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