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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Firwood, OR
If you’re looking for independent living in the Firwood area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Firwood. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in Firwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Creston-Kenilworth, Kerns and North Tabor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Camas and Gresham.
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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: 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.
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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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We chose Miracle Heights because of the convenient location and also it is a brand new facility so it did not have an older smell to it. The room sizes are good, they are all ground level. It is great within...
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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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Firwood, OR
The average cost of senior living in Firwood is $4,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,054 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Firwood, OR vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Firwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Firwood
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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Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living in Portland, OR
5.0
My Mom due to advancing Dementia moved into Hawthorne Gardens 3 months ago from another outstanding place, (Facility Name Removed).
Although the stay at Hawthorne Gardens was brief, the care she got was outstanding. The staff, at the Memory Care Unit, and I know just a few and met only a few, ...
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Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place in Vancouver, WA
4.8
Amazingly kind and friendly staff, great communication and openness to services. Great care given to each resident. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
Firwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Firwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Firwood, 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 Firwood 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 Firwood 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
13.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Firwood 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 Firwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
34.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Firwood 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 Firwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
43.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
45.5%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
38.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trustwell Living at Kent Place, Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver and Royalton Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Firwood, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Firwood, Oregon. See the full list.
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