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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Milwaukie, OR

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Memory care in Milwaukie offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Milwaukie is about $5,231 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 120 communities, read 2045 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Whitewood Gardens was a fabulous place for Momma to stay this last year. They are so very caring and understanding. They treated Momma with the utmost respect and took care of her every need with a loving...
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 Whitewood, an residential living community located in Portland, Oregon, you’ll have access to incredible amenities and fantastic opportunities. Being located in Portland allows our residents to have ample access to amenities and activities including shopping destinations, medical centers,...
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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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It is a supportive environment. The staff are friendly, caring,and diligent. The food is good. The apartment is a good size, it is comfortable, and it is clean. The people who live there are friendly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadows Courtyard Inc is an assisted living community located in beautiful Oregon City, Oregon. If you are looking for a comfortable and secure place to call home, then look no further than Meadows Courtyard Inc. Oregon City is at the junction of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers making it...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Well run and caring. Thank you to the the fine staff at Silvia and John's Residential Care! You made a difficult time enjoyable for my family. Both my parents were residents at Silvia and John's for 3...
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.
CNA caregiver on-site providing quality care in a beautiful, clean home. The home includes such delights as home cooked meals, home-made bread, and fresh cut flowers. Our homes are visited monthly by a RN consultant.
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When it came time to move my mother-in-law out of her home and closer to us we didn't think twice on where she would be best taken care of. The care and concern of the staff at Hearthstone of Murrayhill is...
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.
At Hearthstone at Murrayhill, there is a warm, friendly atmosphere that's hard to miss.  One of our resdidents, Sharon Hubler says, "There's a different feeling about this whole place.  People talk to each other.  Friendship here is important." Whether you join in the...
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Cost of memory care in Milwaukie, OR

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukie is $5,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oregon City, OR with an average of $5,181 per month.

Memory care costs in Milwaukie, OR, vs. nearby cities

Milwaukie, OR
$5,231/mo
$5,217/mo

Memory care costs in Milwaukie, OR, vs. state and national averages

Milwaukie, OR
$5,231/mo
$5,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in Milwaukie, OR, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,231/mo

Memory care costs in Milwaukie, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,958/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,704/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,873/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,650/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukie 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: Milwaukie, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukie, OROregonU.S.
Memory Care$5,231/mo$5,162/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,541/mo$4,777/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,358/mo$4,375/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukie, OR:$5,231/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukie, OR:$4,541/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukie, OR:$4,358/mo
Oregon:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Milwaukie, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukie 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.

Milwaukie, OROR stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Milwaukie, OR

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Milwaukie 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
Milwaukie, OR$7,297/mo$6,720/mo+8.6%
Oregon$8,374/mo$7,804/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Milwaukie, OR
2024 average cost:$7,297/mo
2023 average cost:$6,720/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$8,374/mo
2023 average cost:$7,804/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Milwaukie

Recent reviews for memory care in Milwaukie

Clearwater Springs by Cogir 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.

Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR

4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thorough care for pressure sores and falls prevention. Several reviews mention the need for improved care in addressing pressure sores and fall prevention. At Regency Park, one resident experienced a bed sore that required a wound vac and the family believes it could have been avoided with timely recognition and attention. At Washington Gardens M ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is highlighted in many reviews. At Russellville Park, regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, kept everyone informed about care needs and any unusual occurrences. Families at Morni ...
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Personalized care and attention to unique needs. Residents and their families express appreciation for the accommodating nature of caregivers. At The Cottages Senior Living, the staff worked with a resident to meet her particular needs more than adequately. Another family at Royalton Place found the staff to be friendly and helpful, going ...
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Consistent and nutritious meal offerings. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. At The Cottages Senior Living, the food appeared fine, but could benefit from more nutritious options. At The Springs at Sunnyside, the dining options were a reason for choosing Morningstar of Happy Valley ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Activities play a crucial role in keeping residents engaged and active. At River Terrace, the activities director was the only asset to the facility, and at The Canopy a Senior Living Community, families wished for more activities for their loved ones. Providing a range of activities caterin ...
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Secure and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews mention the importance of a clean, safe, and well-maintained living environment. At Senior Haven, all aspects of Senior Haven received high marks, and at Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care, concerns included hygiene materials not being resupplied as needed and a facil ...
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Milwaukie review score based on 255 family reviews

7.3
Review score109 facilities255 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 255 reviews of 109 Milwaukie memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Milwaukie review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Milwaukie review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Milwaukie, OR109 facilities
7.1
Johnson City, OR102 facilities
7.3
Gladstone, OR93 facilities

Review subcategories for Milwaukie memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 255 reviews of 109 Milwaukie memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Milwaukie resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Milwaukie, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Milwaukie memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukie memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukie, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Milwaukie memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Milwaukie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukie memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Milwaukie Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukie memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Milwaukie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukie memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Milwaukie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukie memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Milwaukie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Milwaukie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Oregon memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Milwaukie protect seniors.
Learn about Oregon memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Village, Royalton Place and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated memory care facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 120 memory care facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Milwaukie, Oregon are Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland, Van Mall and Grove Pointe Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 120 memory care facilities near you in Milwaukie, Oregon typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Milwaukie, Oregon, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Milwaukie, Oregon, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Milwaukie, Oregon ranges from $600 to $14247. The average Memory Care cost in Milwaukie, Oregon is $5,231. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Milwaukie, Oregon typically starts at $600. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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