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The cost of independent living in Milwaukie is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 141 options. Read 2144 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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Photo of The Springs at Sunnyside
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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14 reviews
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They were very helpful in guiding me through the admission process. Their staff has been very good at communicating with me. They have accommodating in my requests. I really don't have any complaints besides...
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.
Assisted Living: Happy Valley’s “Home” for Area SeniorsOpening late 2019, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Happy Valley proudly brings the finest assisted living Happy Valley Oregon has to offer. MorningStar is a true home distinguished by comfort, wellness and love, made possible...
Photo of Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Great place, caring. You may give potential residents my phone number to speak directly with me. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
It all began in the mid 1980's at a time when seniors were looking for innovative care choices that promoted independence and dignity. Powell Valley identified with this need and became one of the first to fill the gap between independent living and skilled nursing care. As pioneers, we continue...
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Staff at Courtyard has been kind. I won't say it's been without challenges but it's to be expected. People with dementia are just as complex as those without. I find staff to is open to conversation and...
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.
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor: Comfortable Senior LivingAssisted Living - Immediate OpeningsCourtyard at Mt. Tabor is a senior living community dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service in a luxuriously comfortable, home-like environment. Not part of a large chain, but instead privately...
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The memory care help was very good. Marketing staff was great. The person dealing with finances was very rude. Would never return phone calls or emails. She was very difficult to work with when our family...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care all in the same building. Also offering Daily or Weekly Respite Care. Meals are served Restaurant style.  Many activities offered in both Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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The staff are kind and helpful. Proximity to my home is what stuck out.
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.
Odd Fellows Home of Oregon is a unique assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. The best time to visit Portland is all the time. Portland is the largest city in Oregon and is known for abundant outdoor recreation, liberal values and coffee and beer enthusiasm. Home of hundreds of...
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The staff is wonderful was plenty of games to do. Rooms are nice. Downside is there's no bus trips. You pay for your own electricity. Until next March they pay for TV, but after March last I heard you have...
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.
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
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The assisted living facility where dad had been living for 2 years 1/2 years was no longer able to provide the care dad needs. He was in the hospital and we had an immediate need of a place to move him. ...
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.
Arcadia Senior Living is a locally owned and operated assisted living community focused on personalized care, purposeful living, and happy residents. Our team of healthcare professionals determines a care plan for each person, which is personalized to meet each resident’s unique needs. We...
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Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is okay, limited options. My father has been a bit unsettled for personal reasons so not participating yet in activities. It is not cheap but it is a good location (west...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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The staff were very kind to me and my mother. I could tell she was loved and well taken care of. There could've been better communication between the staff and me when supplies needed restocking and when my...
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.
Columbia Place Assisted Living, ideally situated in Northeast Portland, inspires joy and vitality while providing personalized care for seniors through a diverse array of programs, amenities, and activities.We invite residents to celebrate the best of life in our vibrant and welcoming community....
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Photo of Regency Park
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Staff friendliness was rated lower due to some staff who sat and on their phones, chewing gum (one of my pet peeves) and not interacting with the residents. I think more supervision by making rounds...
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.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Photo of Miramont Pointe
1919 Photos available
7.5
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29 reviews
7.5
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29 reviews
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Staff is always very friendly and helpful even with the smallest questions. Dining room is very elegant , tables with white tablecloths and weekly fresh flowers. Menu is more than adequate with lunch and...
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.
Miramont Pointe is an elegant senior living community. Our residents enjoy spacious, unique apartments along with gracious community areas. An on-site bank, beauty salon and spa, indoor pool, scheduled transportation and social and recreational activities are just a few other amenities that make...
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Photo of Oswego Place Assisted Living Community
99 Photos available
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7.2
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In the interview they seemed friendly and able to. Handle my care needs. I would recommend, only if they are promently independent and not needing assisted living or more over sight.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Oswego Place Assisted Living. Life is good here in our community, and we like...
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Photo of Clackamas View Senior Living
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The reason I gave Experience & Staff 4's Is because as with all other care facilities this one seems short staffed. I understand many work places are short staffed right now.
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.
Clackamas View Senior Living is located in the city of Milwaukie, OR and is a southern suburb of Portland. You will find it tucked away on a one and a half acre property with stunning views of Mount Hood and the Oregon mountains. Rich in history, this beautiful city is bustling with friendly...
Photo of Elite Care at Oatfield Estates
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The grounds are awesome. I have already told so many people about the community. The entire family wants to move in to the community. The community is an individual house and at most have 12 residents. ...
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.
Elite Care is different, on purpose. A small boutique senior living community that feels like home. Community is the heart of our multi-generational campus. We offer personalized and inclusive models of care to our residents and their pets without regard to age, diagnosis, or ability.Elite Care...
Photo of The Springs at Clackamas Woods
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I like this nice community for the care of my mom. The staff are very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the meals. They do offer nice activities for those who can participate....
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.
Conveniently located in a charming residential neighborhood, The Springs at Clackamas Woods provides the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. Living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care, each with personalized levels of support. As your...
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The Springs is a very nice place for your loved one.
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.
Photo of Greenridge Estates
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My dad passed away in [date removed] and then my mom went downhill really fast after that. She was in the hospital 32 days and kept getting denied being able to go to a rehab facility. We literally didn’t...
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.
At Greenridge Estates your days will be filled with new friends, delicious food, interesting things to do and places to go.....plus, just the added assistance you need!For most of us, family members are the most important threads in the fabric of our lives. That's why Greenridge Estates was...
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Photo of Somerset Assisted Living
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It was a struggle initially as she did not want to be there. After some time settling in she has made some friends and seems to be enjoying her time now. Overall everyone seems very caring and compassionate.
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.
Somerset Assisted Living offers a community which combines the care seniors need with the independence they cherish. Individual apartments are available for rent on a month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees or leases. Somerset is beautifully designed with spacious apartments and common areas....
Photo of Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living
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Retrieving medication at the end of my loved one's stay required few returns before we had her correct medication. I also question if she received her daily medication since her acetaminophen was not opened...
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.
Welcome, Thank you for your interest in Hawthorne Gardens. Home is a place where you find comfort, a feeling of security, and a sense of belonging. We make it our goal to create just that. Hawthorne Gardens is nestled in the historic neighborhood of Southeast Portland, where there is a true...
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I thought is was great place and the staff were fabulous, The food was really good. The caregivers the were really good. I loved it there. It is a beautiful community with beautiful grounds and walking...
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.
Nestled at the base of Mountain Park in Lake Oswego, The Springs at Carman Oaks provides you with the perfect setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. The Springs at Carman Oaks offers resort-style living with a swimming pool and spa, outdoor covered veranda, chef-inspired...
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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...
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.
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All of the staff and residents at West Hills Village Senior Living are very friendly nd helpful. As far as the food goes, they need to stop buying from Cisco. The pre-prepared food is way too salty!! I...
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.
West Hills Village is an elegant, yet charming, senior living community located in the heart of Portland's Multnomah Village neighborhood. Hidden away from the bustle of the city and surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, you'll find a lifestyle focused on customer service and outstanding...
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My mother lived at CherryWood Village for three years - first in Independent Living and then in the Royal Anne wing (Assisted Living). We chose CherryWood because my mom used to do visitation there, so she...
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.
CherryWood Village is a retirement community located in Southeast Portland adjacent to the Adventist Medical Center. CherryWood Village offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Within half a mile of CherryWood are multiple dinning options, shopping, banking, and public...
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We were in a bind and needed to quickly move my loved one we picked this community. Everything has been great for her and she really likes all that is here. The meals, activities, and the garden, just 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.
Cherry Blossom Cottage was founded on the principle of providing a high level of genuine caring, personal service to each of our residents. It is our goal to maintain the beauty and comfort of our residents in a place they are happy to call home. Cherry Blossom Cottage is a quiet, 40 apartment...
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My husband was in the Memory Care section of Tanner Spring. His caregivers were loving and caring and his nurse couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Unfortunately he passed away in September. I...
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.
Tanner Spring is a wonderful place to call home. You have the choice to select where you wish to live. Our studio and one bedroom apartments offer you the best of both worlds: independent lifestyle with friendly professional staff that provides support with dignity and understanding. With our...

Cost of independent living in Milwaukie, OR

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukie is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Milwaukie, OR
$4,360/mo
$4,351/mo

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

Milwaukie, OR
$4,360/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

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

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

Semi-Private
$6,789/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,386/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,693/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukie 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: Milwaukie, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukie, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,360/mo$4,377/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,540/mo$4,776/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,231/mo$5,161/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukie, OR:$4,360/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukie, OR:$4,540/mo
Oregon:$4,776/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukie, OR:$5,231/mo
Oregon:$5,161/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Milwaukie, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milwaukie 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
Milwaukie, OR$3,181/mo$3,233/mo-1.6%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Milwaukie, OR
2024 average cost:$3,181/mo
2023 average cost:$3,233/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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 Milwaukie

Recent reviews for independent living in Milwaukie

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

Excellent and attentive staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at the communities. For example, at Russellville Park, the team is described as supportive without being overbearing. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the staff goes out of their way to make everyone comfortable and even provi ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Several residents express appreciation for the quality of the meals provided at their community. For instance, at Creekside Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, leading to widespread satisfaction. At The Lofts by Cogir, the food is praised for its v ...
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Variety of activities and socialization opportunities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at the communities, such as games, gardening, movie nights, and more. For example, at Parkrose Chateau, the social calendar is filled with events, and residents have formed many friendships as a result. At Glenmoore, the community offers t ...
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Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews often mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep at the communities. For example, at King City Senior Village, residents appreciate the attention to detail in the common areas and their private living spaces. At Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, the recent renovations h ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews emphasize the importance of a welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the senior living communities. For instance, at Somerset Lodge, residents and staff are described as happy and friendly, and newcomers are warmly welcomed. At Russellville Park, the residents all seem to be enjoy ...
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Flexible and adaptive care services. Some reviews highlight the importance of care services that can be tailored to individual needs. For example, at Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, residents have caregivers come to their apartment for assistance, and the community is able to accommodate specific schedules and preferences. At Calaro ...
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Milwaukie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukie, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Village, Royalton Place and The Lofts by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 141 independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Milwaukie, 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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