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The cost of independent living in Lakewood is about $4,342 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 133 options. Read 2255 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
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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, 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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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: 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: 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.
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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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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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
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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: 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, 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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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
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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...

Cost of independent living in Lakewood, OR

The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $4,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gresham, OR with an average of $4,314 per month.

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

Lakewood, OR
$4,342/mo
$4,361/mo

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

Lakewood, OR
$4,342/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$5,208/mo
Independent Living
$4,342/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,741/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,314/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,345/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,715/mo

Senior living costs in Lakewood 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: Lakewood, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakewood, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,342/mo$4,377/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$4,783/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,208/mo$5,165/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Lakewood, OR:$4,342/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Lakewood, OR:$4,529/mo
Oregon:$4,783/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Lakewood, OR:$5,208/mo
Oregon:$5,165/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Lakewood, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakewood 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakewood, 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%
Lakewood, 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 Lakewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakewood

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 kindness and attentiveness of staff members at multiple communities, such as Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, Somerset Lodge, and Russellville Park. Residents and their families appreciate the caring nature of the staff and the efforts they go above and beyond to ens ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the quality of the food and meals offered at communities, including The Estates at Town Center, Glenmoore, and Summerfield Estates Retirement Community. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and offer a variety of meals to keep residents looking forward to dini ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of both living areas and common spaces at communities. The newly renovated patios and gardens at The Ridge at Oregon City and The Estates at Town Center are also appreciated by residents.
Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the various social activities offered at communities, as noted in reviews for Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, Somerset Lodge, and Holiday Edgewood Downs. Engaging events, excursions, and opportunities to make friends enrich the living experience.
Supportive and accommodating team. Several reviews mention the assistance and understanding shown by staff at communities, such as Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, and Creekside Village, when dealing with life transitions and adjusting to new living situations.
Access to amenities for comfort and convenience. Communities provide important amenities that residents value, as mentioned in reviews for Russellville Park, The Estates at Town Center, and Holiday Edgewood Downs. Features like a pool, fitness center, and housekeeping services contribute to residents' satisfaction and overall well-being
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Lakewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood 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 Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood 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 Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Stafford, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Canfield Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lakewood, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Lakewood, 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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