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The cost of independent living in Briarwood is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 142 options. Read 2290 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
Laurelhurst House is an assisted living community with 38 studio apartment units averaging about 350 square feet each. We are located in the Mt. Tabor/Laurelhurst neighborhoods and are close to shopping and other conveniences. Each apartment contains a large handicapped accessible bathroom and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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: 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: 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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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.
NorthWest Place invites you to discover the distinctive and exciting active retirement lifestyle designed just for you. Our unique location near 23rd Avenue provides endless opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment, just one block from your front porch.Located in one of the most...
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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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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.
Golden Acres Retirement Center, located in Dallas, Texas is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and living center for the elderly. We offer in-house, state of the art therapy, and a caring, dedicated staff. Our services assist the elderly in nurses, doctors, rehabilitation therapists and facilities...
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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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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Irvington Village is far more than a stand-alone assisted livingresidence. Aware of the needs of seniors in its neighborhood, adjacentIrvington Covenant Church partnered with Covenant Retirement Communitiesto develop a culturally responsive residence where retirees could enjoya community of their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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: 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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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Briarwood, OR

The average cost of senior living in Briarwood is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gresham, OR with an average of $4,313 per month.

Independent living costs in Briarwood, OR, vs. nearby cities

Briarwood, OR
$4,360/mo
$4,360/mo

Independent living costs in Briarwood, OR, vs. state and national averages

Briarwood, OR
$4,360/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Briarwood, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,231/mo
Independent Living
$4,360/mo

Independent living costs in Briarwood, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,789/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,254/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,360/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,715/mo

Senior living costs in Briarwood 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: Briarwood, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBriarwood, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,360/mo$4,377/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,540/mo$4,777/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,231/mo$5,162/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Briarwood, OR:$4,360/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Briarwood, OR:$4,540/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Briarwood, OR:$5,231/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Briarwood, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Briarwood 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
Briarwood, OR$3,221/mo$3,248/mo-0.8%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Briarwood, OR
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,248/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/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 Briarwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Briarwood

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities. At Russellville Park, the staff go out of their way to remember each resident's personal preferences and are attentive during busy and stressful times. At Glenmoore, the staff are described as friend ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, be it their apartments or common areas. At Creekside Village, the grounds at Creekside Village are pretty and provide a nice walking path around the building. At Russellville Park, the apartments have a full k ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Food is a significant factor for residents' satisfaction, with many praising the quality and variety of meals offered at their communities. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, my loved one enjoys the meals and appreciates the chef's efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions. At Creekside Village ...
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Active social environment. Activities and opportunities for socialization are crucial for residents' well-being. At Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, the residents and staff are friendly and helpful, and there are plenty of activities and clubs to join. At Holiday Edgewood Downs, residents enjoy participating ...
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Comfortable living situations. Residents value the comfort and coziness of their living situations. At Somerset Lodge, residents appreciate the mountain view deck filled with beautiful hanging baskets in the summer. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, my loved one is comfortable and enjoys the location's proximity to various p ...
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Reasonable pricing. Affordability is a key consideration for many residents, and several communities are praised for their reasonable pricing. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the value for the money is considered reasonable, despite some complaints about the food and slow maintenance. At Creekside Village, Mom i ...
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Briarwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Briarwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Briarwood, 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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Briarwood 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 Briarwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Briarwood 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 Briarwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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