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10 Best Independent Living Communities in La Center, WA

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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
Portera at The Grove is more than a brand new building designed for those who are 55+ and never better. We are a lifestyle, focused on life’s possibilities. We offer one-to three-bedroom apartment homes ranging in size from 785 to 1,490 square feet in a vibrant community with all the amenities of...
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A wonderful facility that deeply cares for their residents. Friendly, thoughtful and hard-working staff combined with a beautiful facility with many amenities and plenty of activities to ensure the best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avamere at Sandy is situated amidst a spectacular landscape popularly known as Oregon’s “Gateway to Mt. Hood.” Separated from the commotion of the city, yet only 30 minutes to Portland and 10 miles from Gresham, Our community is close to shops and downtown. Avamere at Sandy offers three gourmet...
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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: 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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I cannot say enough great things about the care and compassion my mother receives at this facility. I highly recommend Avamere at Newberg.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avamere at Newberg is conveniently located off Highway 99, in close proximity to George Fox University. Nestled in one of Newberg’s finest residential areas, our community has access to main roads leading to larger cities such as Portland, Hillsboro and McMinnville.Avamere at Sandy offers three...
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would tell others that I have had a good experience here so far and I would recommend that others look into it. The staff members have been wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of independent living in La Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in La Center is $4,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $3,021 per month.

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, vs. nearby cities

La Center, WA
$4,067/mo
$3,414/mo

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, vs. state and national averages

La Center, WA
$4,067/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,959/mo
Independent Living
$4,067/mo

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,073/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,701/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,881/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,956/mo

Senior living costs in La Center 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: La Center, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Center, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,067/mo$4,215/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,247/mo$5,205/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,959/mo$5,280/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
La Center, WA:$4,067/mo
Washington:$4,215/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
La Center, WA:$4,247/mo
Washington:$5,205/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
La Center, WA:$4,959/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in La Center, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in La Center have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
La Center, WA$3,547/mo$3,292/mo+7.8%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
La Center, WA
2024 average cost:$3,547/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in La Center

Recent reviews for independent living in La Center

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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Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living in Portland, OR

5.0
My Mom due to advancing Dementia moved into Hawthorne Gardens 3 months ago from another outstanding place, (Facility Name Removed). Although the stay at Hawthorne Gardens was brief, the care she got was outstanding. The staff, at the Memory Care Unit, and I know just a few and met only a few, ...
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La Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Center, 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 La Center 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 La Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in La Center 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 La Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Center 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 La Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
46.9%
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The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Creekside Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near La Center, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 270 independent living facilities near La Center, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in La Center, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir and Brookdale Forest Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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