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Photo of The Elms Retirement Community
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I love it here at the ELMS. Residents and staff are so kind and happy. My apt is spacious and I have a lovely view from my balcony. The food is good and I love visiting with the other residents. There is a...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
The best in Independent Living located downtown Forest Grove next to Pacific University and the Senior Center. Spacious units. Facility is only 10 years old. Family owned and has very caring staff and clean community. Very homey atmosphere with central fire place. Close to bus service, shopping...
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9.4
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I like living here Really well, "What do I not "like" The meals are. Good I like playing Bingo and enjoy playing pokeno. The other Residents are.smt The staff are just Marvelous. All around a great place to...
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.
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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We are very delighted to have picked the Forest Grove Beehive community for our loved one, she is settling in really nicely and is very happy. They have plenty of different activities for the residents to...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Washington County, look no further than the Forest Grove Beehive. Since opening its doors in 1991, the Beehive has earned a reputation for providing the highest quality care at an affordable price in the most comfortable home-like atmosphere....
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5 for all. My mom is in hospice and no longer there but she loved it there and I was impressed with it. Also the residents there all seemed to like the place. I would recommend it if ever asked where to...
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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
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The facility was fine. Clean and well maintained. The issues we had were due to it being too modern for a person Mom's age, 96. No landline phone or cable tv. Cell phones and streaming to get the channels...
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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We placed my mother-in-law in the Gardens (memory care) about 1 1/2 years ago. We found the caregivers to be kind and compassionate. And this was especially true when our mother-in-law went on hospice care...
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.
The Grove & The Gardens is conveniently located just outside of Portland, in Forest Grove, Oregon. We are family owned & operated with more that 40 years of experience serving seniors. We take every opportunity to make sure our services, staff and surroundings meet the same level of...
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We picked this community because it was recommended, location, and the people. I like what they are doing with the activities. They could improve on relaying contact information. I would recommend to other...
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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8.6
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I am currently a resident at Cornell Estates and everything has been great for me here at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff is also great. Based on my experience so...
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.
Cornell Estates is a retirement community for active, independent seniors who no longer wish to live alone. Our facility is designed with modern comfort, safety and elegance. We are conveniently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood near Hillsboro, Oregon, offering a perfect blend of city...
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I love the opportunity mom has had to make new friends. However, there has been lots of turnover of employees and staffing shortages, but I hear that is happening at a number of facilities in our area. And...
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, 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.
Jennings McCall Center has more than 80 years experience caring for the needs of seniors, offering all levels of care. Located on 15 park-like acres, the Center offers spacious studio, and 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in both the retirement & assisted living centers. All retirement...
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They are fine so far. It's clean, and the staff is friendly. There are no complaints about food. There aren't any concerns at all. It's working out well so far. I would rate them highly.
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.
We here at Inspired Senior Living of Hillsboro, in Hillsboro OR, are proud of our multifaceted care facility. The left-wing is designed for residents with dementia or memory problems. Behavioral management and a higher level of specialized care are available in our left-wing. Open access is 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.

Cost of independent living in Forest Grove, OR

The average cost of senior living in Forest Grove is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scappoose, OR with an average of $3,887 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest Grove, OR vs. nearby cities

Forest Grove, OR
$4,250/mo
$4,151/mo
$4,215/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest Grove, OR vs. the state and national average

Forest Grove, OR
$4,250/mo
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest Grove vs. other types of senior living

$5,222/mo
Independent Living
$4,250/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest Grove, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,503/mo
Studio
$5,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,994/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Grove

Clearwater Springs Assisted Living 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.

SpringRidge at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR

4.1
The residents are terrific as well as the staff that work there. Some of the restaurant processes are less than optimal. Could be better coordinated. The community feel is great for my mom. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend SpringRidge at Charbonneau to other ...
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Summerfield Estates Retirement Community in Tigard, OR

3.9
It's been a great experience. Would definitely recommend. It's definitely not fancy like some of the places but it was a great fit for my dad. They have great food! I think the pricing is also very reasonable.

Forest Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Grove, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Grove, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Grove, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
45.2%
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