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The cost of independent living in Clackamas is about $4,357 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 110 options. Read 1766 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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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: 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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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
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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.
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: 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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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: 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.
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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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
LaurelHurst Terrace & GardensAssisted LivingLaurelHurst Terrace and LaurelHurst Gardens Senior Living offer residents a unique blend of personalized care that allows them to enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.Their needs are met by a dedicated and experienced team of healthcare...
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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: 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.
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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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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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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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.
We lead a double life of cosmopolitan urbanity and rugged naturalism. Terwilliger Plaza is simultaneously located in the heart of one of the most visionary cities in North America and cradled by the natural beauty of some of the nation’s most breathtaking countryside. Sweeping views of the...
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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: 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: 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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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: 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.
An historical building in downtown Portland, The Taft Home is more than just apartments. This Residential Care Facility opens its doors to individuals with special needs who are physically, mentally, intellectually, socially, or emotionally impaired, resulting in the inability to live...

Cost of independent living in Clackamas, OR

The average cost of senior living in Clackamas is $4,357 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Clackamas, OR
$4,357/mo
$4,351/mo

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

Clackamas, OR
$4,357/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,233/mo
Independent Living
$4,357/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,801/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$4,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,025/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,675/mo

Senior living costs in Clackamas 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: Clackamas, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClackamas, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,357/mo$4,377/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,530/mo$4,777/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,233/mo$5,162/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Clackamas, OR:$4,357/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Clackamas, OR:$4,530/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Clackamas, OR:$5,233/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Clackamas, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clackamas 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
Clackamas, OR$3,241/mo$3,163/mo+2.5%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Clackamas, OR
2024 average cost:$3,241/mo
2023 average cost:$3,163/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Clackamas

Recent reviews for independent living in Clackamas

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. Numerous reviews emphasize the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, for instance, a resident's family mentions the exceptional friendliness of the staff, while at Parkrose Chateau, the moving process was made easier by the hel ...
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Good variety of activities. Communities offer a range of engaging activities for residents. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, residents enjoy a variety of outings and adventures, while at Somerset Lodge, the strong sense of community is furthered by social events and gatherings. At Glenmoore, Glenmoore residents partici ...
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Well-kept facilities and apartments. The cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and apartments is important to many residents. At , a resident appreciates the renovated patio and dining room, while at Courtyard Fountains, the cleanliness is described as excellent. The apartments at Solista Milwaukie by Cogir are praised for t ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Nutritious and delicious meals are key factors in residents' overall satisfaction. At Parkrose Chateau, the food is described as good, while at Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the new chef has improved the food to the pleasure of residents. At Russellville Park, meals are both high quality and ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Residents appreciate the sense of community and inclusiveness at their new homes. At Somerset Lodge, Somerset Lodge feels like a 'big family', while at Glenmoore, residents enjoy meeting new friends and engaging in community events. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the inclusive atmosphere h ...
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Flexible and accommodating management. Flexible and understanding management is a valuable asset for many residents. At Hazelwood Community Apartments, the application process was straightforward, and the management was ready to help with any questions or concerns. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, management emphasizes the term 'in ...
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Clackamas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clackamas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clackamas, 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 Clackamas 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 Clackamas 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
11.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clackamas 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 Clackamas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clackamas 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 Clackamas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Princeton Village by Cogir, The Springs at Sunnyside and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clackamas, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 110 independent living facilities near Clackamas, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clackamas, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Van Mall. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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