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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills
99 Photos available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
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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 Mallard Landing
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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14 reviews
5 star
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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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22 Photos available
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
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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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8.5
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69 reviews
8.5
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69 reviews
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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 Avamere at Hillsboro
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8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
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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 Bonaventure of Gresham
1414 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.4
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30 reviews
8.4
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30 reviews
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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
99 Photos available
8.3
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20 reviews
8.3
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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
77 Photos available
8.3
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56 reviews
8.3
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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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8.3
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59 reviews
8.3
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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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Photo of Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
8.2
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49 reviews
8.2
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Great place, caring. You may give potential residents my phone number to speak directly with me. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
It all began in the mid 1980's at a time when seniors were looking for innovative care choices that promoted independence and dignity. Powell Valley identified with this need and became one of the first to fill the gap between independent living and skilled nursing care. As pioneers, we continue...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
1414 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.2
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46 reviews
8.2
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46 reviews
5 star
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My loved one initially moved into assisted living, and the experience was positive. The meals were good, the apartment was comfortable, and services like housekeeping were handled regularly. On a few...
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 Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver
99 Photos available
8.2
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44 reviews
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44 reviews
5 star
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The staff and residents are extremely helpful, kind and friendly. It is a welcoming, inviting community. The activities vary in an effort to reach everyone, but no one is pushy. Your privacy is respected....
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of Vancouver, Washington, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Vancouver
1212 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.2
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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The staff is very caring, friendly and engaged with her. They work hard to keep all the residents active with multiple forms of activities such as painting, coloring, bead jewelry, scavenger hunts, walking...
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.
Bonaventure of Vancouver is conveniently located in Vancouver, Washington, off Interstate 205. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities will offer state-of-the-art amenities and services for retirement, assisted living, and memory care. Our spacious retirement living...
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Photo of Holiday Rock Creek
2121 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
8.2
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109 reviews
8.2
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109 reviews
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We were very impressed and continue to be. Very grateful that my Dad is currently at Holiday Rock Creek. We have had a great experience with staff and management. Our Dad seems to enjoy the meals and...
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.
Rock Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in scenic Hillsboro just 15 minutes from Portland, you'll love the quiet charm of our town with big city activities just a short drive away. Our community is full of wonderful shopping, golfing,...
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Photo of Assisted Living at Summerplace
1010 Photos available
8.1
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24 reviews
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24 reviews
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[name removed] has been great every step of the way. [name removed] is enjoying the food The staff is very nice and has been very accommodating. We're happy with our decision to have Columbia Place be...
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.
Our residents come to Assisted Living at Summerplace to celebrate the best of life. Our community is conveniently located off Interstate 84 in northeast Portland and offers programs and activities that offer something new and exciting each day to residents, and their friends and families....
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Photo of Cascade Inn
1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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52 reviews
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The staff are amazing. They take the time to form relationships with the residents and have gone above and beyond several times for my Dad. I have a lot of confidence that he is being well taken care of and...
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.
Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...
Photo of The Hampton and Ashley Inn
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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48 reviews
8.0
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48 reviews
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Only place I could find on short notice in the area that would take Medicare then transition to Medicaid when funds are gone. I would recommend
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.
The Hampton Vancouver Alzheimer's Community is located in the pleasant Vancouver suburb of Cascade Park. It is convenient to Southwest Washington Medical Center and physician offices. The Hampton is specially designed to help those suffering from mild to advanced stage Alzheimer's disease or...
Photo of Columbia Ridge Assisted Living
77 Photos available
8.0
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So far my experience with them has been very positive. I know my mom likes her new apartment and the care she has been given. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility, but I would give...
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.
Columbia Ridge Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Washougal, Washington in Clark county. Washougal is a suburb of Portland, which means that seniors have plenty of access to a wide variety of dining, shopping, recreation, and services within a short drive. Portland also...
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Photo of Parkview Senior Retirement
88 Photos available
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The staff is wonderful was plenty of games to do. Rooms are nice. Downside is there's no bus trips. You pay for your own electricity. Until next March they pay for TV, but after March last I heard you have...
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.
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
Photo of Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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Our friend stayed in the memory care floor of the facility. It was a hurried placement, however the staff was attentive and accommodating. They kindly assisted us through some complicated processes. Our...
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.
Welcome, Thank you for your interest in Hawthorne Gardens. Home is a place where you find comfort, a feeling of security, and a sense of belonging. We make it our goal to create just that. Hawthorne Gardens is nestled in the historic neighborhood of Southeast Portland, where there is a true...
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Photo of Kellyville
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They are well staffed and attentive to needs, especially for complicated cases. Adult foster care homes fall short in meeting the needs for more complicated cases, they just do not have the resources nor...
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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Photo of Rosewood Park
1717 Photos available
8.0
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35 reviews
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I moved to Rosewood Park one year ago. I am so happy here and with my apartment. The staff is awesome, everyone so friendly and helpful,I cannot say enough wonderful things about everyone. The food has...
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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
Photo of Calaroga Terrace
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44 Floor plans available
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202 reviews
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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 Brookdale Fisher's Landing
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
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31 reviews
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Staff are friendly, the dining tries to accommodate new food ideas, the three apartment sizes provide for different needs. The only negative was I it took longer than I expected for staff to fully get in...
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.
A Great Place to Live a Great LifeIt’s time to trade boredom for fun, trade stress for safety, and trade isolation for being part of a vibrant, energetic community. That’s what you’ll get as a resident at Brookdale Fisher’s Landing, an exceptional southwest Washington state assisted living...
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Photo of Brookdale Rose Valley Scappoose
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Review Rating: 5/5 Stars Choosing the right care for a parent is one of the hardest decisions a family can make, especially when miles separate you. Our mother, [name removed], has resided at Brookdale...
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.
The Best That Senior Living Has to OfferThis personal care community is built for one thing: You. Choose us for your next home base, and you’ll get access to a different kind of life, free from cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Instead, you’ll be choosing from a new list of enriching...
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Cost of independent living in Cowlitz County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cowlitz County is $3,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewis County, WA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,460/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. state and national averages

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,460/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,846/mo
Independent Living
$3,460/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo

Senior living costs in Cowlitz County 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: Cowlitz County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowlitz County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,460/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,084/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,846/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$3,460/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$5,084/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cowlitz County, WA:$7,846/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cowlitz County 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
Cowlitz County, 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%
Cowlitz County, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Cowlitz County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cowlitz County

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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Cowlitz County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowlitz County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowlitz County, 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 Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
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
37.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
40.8%
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