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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Skamania County, WA

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Photo of Columbia Ridge Assisted Living
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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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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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Staff has been superior; friendly and very engaged with the residence. They allowed my mother-in-law to keep all 4 cats even though policy says two. She is thrilled. Food and dining options has been...
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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9.5
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61 reviews
9.5
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Wonderful facility. Excellent staff couldn't ask for anything better. Anybody looking for a new home this one's it. Outstanding staff excellent facility, kind, and friendly residents !
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.
Van Mall offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Van Mall we have set colossal standards for...
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9.4
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83 reviews
9.4
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Just had a pajama happy hour with wine, beer, and snacks with music to entertain us. There is so much to do that I haven't had a chance to check them all out yet. There's a gym with lots of exercise...
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 Glenwood Place is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Our scenic assisted living community is located in an above average safety location based on recent crime ratings. Vancouver is endowed with diversity of beauty—from sandy...
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48 reviews
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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.
Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood is located just East of 205 and South of highway 500 in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington. Opening in 2002 Prestige Bridgewood has 124 apartments of both Independent and Assisted Living apartments, and we do accept Medicaid after a 2 year spend...
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Maintenance can also be a challenge; requests aren't always addressed in a timely manner. The community has a very friendly atmosphere, and it's easy to make connections with others. Unfortunately, the food...
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.
Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...
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1818 Floor plans available
9.2
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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
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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.
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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9.2
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The staff have been wonderful. The facility is kept very clean. love the size of my 1 bedroom apartment. and the food is great. no complaints.
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.
Gresham Manor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the peaceful community of Gresham, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and views of the Cascade Mountains while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. We're just...
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9.2
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I have been dealing with Highlander for a few years now and find them to be excellent in their care. They listen and work with the family to suit your individual needs. [fee removed] is efficient and so...
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 call home! At Enlivant, 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...
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Photo of Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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My life here at Cogir is much different from she way it used to be. I had never has anything to do with old people and here I'm one of them. Most of the people are very friendly and nice. I have some very...
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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Photo of Avamere at Cascadia
2323 Photos available
9.0
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18 reviews
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The activities were great, the food was pretty good most of the time, sometimes unexpected compared to the menue. Kitchen staff was great because they tried to work within the parameters of my restricted...
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 Trustwell Living at Kent Place
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The room is very satisfactory, works okay with wheelchair. The staff is great but no activity director. Director recently left so there is not enough to do during the day. Food is quite good.
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 Trustwell Living at Kent Place, our senior living community, you will find laughter, a homelike environment, and quality care. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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 Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace
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Prestige Huntington Terrace is excellent. It's an elderly community, and the activities and everything else are related to the age of the people who live here, as you would expect. Everything is as...
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 Huntington Terrace (A) Gresham, OR Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace offers assisted living in elegant yet homey surroundings in Gresham Oregon. Gresham is located just a short distance from the dining and cultural activities in Portland, it is a quick jaunt to...
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Photo of Parkrose Chateau
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What I like the most about the community is the friendliness and yes I would recommend Parkrose Chateao to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Parkrose Chateau provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away within beautiful grounds overlooking the Columbia River Valley, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Brookdale Mt. Hood
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8.8
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I would recommend Brookdale. The only problem [name removed] has had, is a bill they gave her. There were some charges that she did not owe. However, they did delete them from her bill. I'd say it was very...
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.
When you’re looking for an independent worry-free lifestyle with a little extra help when you need it, then our personal care community in Gresham, Oregon might be just the right fit for you and your family. Here you have control over your time to do the things you want to do.  Whether...
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I would say that a rating of 4-5 for all categories would be appropriate. . I really was impressed with how helpful a place for mom was, and how friendly and accommodating Courtyard Fountains was also. Mom...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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Photo of Cogir at The Quarry
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8.6
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What we like the most about Cogir at The Quarry is just how incredible the staff was. So much empathy and kindness! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so...
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 Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver
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Food very good. Activities are adult, many, frequent, and diverse: guest speakers, live musical performances, exercise-including swimming pool, interesting and fun off site trips, games, and more. Staff...
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.
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 MorningStar at Laurelhurst
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It's a roomy, clean apartment. Friendly, patient staff in the memory care. Appetizing food, and a flexible serving schedule to accommodate Mom's longer sleeps.
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 Clearwater Springs Assisted Living
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The communication between administration and family is lacking. Continuity of care is lacking. they are suppose to have a nurse employed and they have been without
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.
Welcome to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in historic Vancouver, Washington. Clearwater Springs is located on a meticulously landscaped garden setting close to parks, shopping and the new Legacy Medical Center.Our goal at...
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8.5
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The staff at Cherry Park Plaza are very friendly and caring to their residents. They took wonderful care of my Mom. The move in process went well and the staff was very welcoming. I would highly 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.
Thank you for your interest in Cherry Park Plaza. We are dedicated to providing comfort and security to those seniors wishing the enhance their retirement years.The many options at Cherry Park Plaza allow you to design your own lifestyle according to your desire, freeing you from the...
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...
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Well, The Canyons is really just an apartment building with community activities, more than a senior facility. That's great if, like me, that's what you need. The senior residents love that there are people...
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.
The Canyons introduces an entirely new way to live. It’s an entirely accessible, urban and modern apartment community in the heart of North Portland, Oregon — with a concierge and COVID-19 safety features designed right into the building. Perfect for active adults, anyone with limited mobility...
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8.5
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48 reviews
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When it comes to the meals, it appeared to have a lot of microwaved items, but there are lots of available activities, mother didn't participate. Ys, we would recommend this community to other families...
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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Cost of independent living in Skamania County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Skamania County is $3,713 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $3,021 per month.

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

Skamania County, WA
$3,713/mo
$4,133/mo
$4,072/mo

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

Skamania County, WA
$3,713/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,626/mo
Independent Living
$3,713/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,152/mo
Studio
$4,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,069/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,670/mo

Senior living costs in Skamania 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: Skamania County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkamania County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,713/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,626/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Skamania County, WA:$3,713/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Skamania County, WA:$4,067/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Skamania County, WA:$4,626/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Skamania County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Skamania 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 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
Skamania County, WA$3,548/mo$3,292/mo+7.8%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Skamania County, WA
2024 average cost:$3,548/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Skamania County

Recent reviews for independent living in Skamania County

Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

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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Skamania County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skamania County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skamania 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 Skamania 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 Skamania County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skamania County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Skamania 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 Skamania County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skamania County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skamania 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 Skamania County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skamania County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia Ridge Assisted Living, The Lofts by Cogir and Van Mall are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skamania County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 125 independent living facilities near Skamania County, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Skamania County, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir, Van Mall and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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