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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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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Everything at Homewoods On the Williamette is all good. The care is excellent. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is gets five stars on everything from me. I am very pleased with this facility
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.
Homewoods On the Willamette Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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The kindness, the gentleness, how very clean it is, The LEVEL Of the CARE, the VARIETY and EXCELLENCE of the FOOD, the involvement of the ADMINISTRATIVE side of this house toward the care and the concerns of...
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
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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, 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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Taft Home
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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
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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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...

Cost of independent living in Dunthorpe, OR

The average cost of senior living in Dunthorpe is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wood Village, OR with an average of $4,302 per month.

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

Dunthorpe, OR
$4,360/mo
$4,360/mo

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

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

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

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

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

Semi-Private
$6,789/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,493/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,715/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dunthorpe 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
Dunthorpe, OR$3,186/mo$3,251/mo-2.0%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dunthorpe, OR
2024 average cost:$3,186/mo
2023 average cost:$3,251/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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 Dunthorpe

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunthorpe

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

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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

Thoughtfully designed apartments with functional kitchens and ample storage. Residents and families praise the comfortable and well-appointed apartments at various communities, including spacious closets and kitchens that enable residents to maintain their independence. At Russellville Park, for example, one-bedroom apartments come with a full refrigerator, stove, and ...
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Friendly and supportive staff who go above and beyond. Many reviews express appreciation for the caring and attentive nature of the staff members at multiple communities. For instance, at Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the staff is described as 'wonderful' and 'always very helpful'. At Calaroga Terrace, the staff is said to have 'big hearts and go ...
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Variety of activities tailored to residents' interests. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, such as movies, games, and social events. At King City Senior Village, residents enjoy the gardens, while at Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, weekly shopping trips and excursions are popular. Some com ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, residents express satisfaction with the quality and taste of the meals provided at various communities. At Creekside Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and personal preferences. At West Hills Village Senior Residence, residents appreciate the white li ...
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Well-maintained facilities with access to outdoor spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, including both living spaces and outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. At Holiday Edgewood Downs, the lawn and courtyard are described as 'beautiful', and at Somerset Lodge, the community has a swimming pool a ...
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Communication and collaboration between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is important to residents and their loved ones, ensuring everyone's needs are met and care is properly managed. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their families, whi ...
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Dunthorpe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunthorpe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunthorpe, 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 Dunthorpe 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 Dunthorpe 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunthorpe 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 Dunthorpe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunthorpe, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunthorpe 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 Dunthorpe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.4%
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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland, Markham House Assisted Living and Canfield Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunthorpe, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Dunthorpe, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunthorpe, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Grove Pointe Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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