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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Multnomah County, OR

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The cost of independent living in Multnomah County is about $3,509 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 272 options.

Read 5271 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver.

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9.6
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19 reviews
9.6
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Immensely helpful to get [name removed] in the right place where after a year she is literally thriving. Staff is excellent and patient. Facilities are immaculate. She is well fed, clean and dressed...
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.
THE WATERMARK AT THE PEARLAn inclusive community for seniors with river views in the Pearl District.Discover progressive Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residences designed with you in mind – with no buy in.AMENITIES & SERVICESEnjoy elevated and elegant senior living in...
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9.5
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13 reviews
9.5
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The friendliness gets a 10, that has ben amazing. We have been so pleased with how much the staff cares about my mom. We would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Deerfield Village is tucked away in a quiet country setting. It is near shopping centers, doctors and dentists, vets, a big community park with the Senior Center, and the city bus just steps away. There is a creek, pond and lots of ducks and birds to watch. Deerfield is a small 40 apartment...
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9.5
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Mom was welcomed into the Markham House family with open arms. From day one Mom and our family were integrated into a family of professional, caring and highly skilled staff. From daily activities of living...
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.
Markham House offers enhanced Assisted Living Services. At Markham House we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, and most of all care.Meet new friends and entertain family in the beautifully appointed dining room. All meals are served restaurant-style,...
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9.5
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9.5
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Overall feedback: my dad is a grouch and a lousy father. He's become mostly a shut in at Russellville, but it's kind of built for that type of behavior as they have all the amenities in his room he needs to...
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.
Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...
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Closest to mom's price range. Spacious room. Activities. Good food. . I haven't been able to visit the facility yet as I'm in Ohio, but I plan to come out for mom's 93rd birthday in July. She seems very...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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9.3
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21 reviews
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The rooms are good sized and well designed. The whole place is clean and does not smell of disinfectant. The staff have all been very nice. They do need a little more staffing, but don't we all.
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 Huntington Terrace (A) Gresham, OR Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace offers assisted living in elegant yet homey surroundings in Gresham Oregon. Gresham is located just a short distance from the dining and cultural activities in Portland, it is a quick jaunt to...
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Overall experience...4-once we got in the experience was great though expensive. Value for the money..[Amount Removed]non-refundable fee just to apply! We started the application process on[Date Removed]....
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 1 room apartment is HUGE. The staff cleans and straightens up nicely. They communicate well. She is so well adjusted there and we are very happy. The place is bright, clean, smells good and pays attentio
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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9.2
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9.2
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The Chateau was kept up well and had time for meals when they kept up on meals every day. Every one was kind and friendly. All the tenants seemed content there as well. I would have stayed longer but my son...
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.
Parkrose Chateau provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away within beautiful grounds overlooking the Columbia River Valley, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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9.0
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The apt was small, food was ok (no options for vegetarian) Beautiful sunroom to grow plants, excellent dog park, very friendly people. I would recommend. It is a nice location.
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.
Gresham Manor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the peaceful community of Gresham, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and views of the Cascade Mountains while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. We're just...
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Photo of Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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41 reviews
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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland is excellent. I can't say more about the staff the service the restaurant, the apartments everything and everyone is beautiful.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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Photo of Greenridge Estates
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[name removed]and several of the staff were very helpful to us and they handled a tough situation very well. I would recommend Greenridge because it was managed well for having a patient that needed full...
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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They are now called Compass by the way. Room is perfect size and modernly equipped in kitchen and bathroom. Staff is very pleasant and easy to work with
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 Canopy a Senior Living Community offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted...
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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.
Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It's a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...
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8.6
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After ten years, my mom recently moved into Sellwood from another independent/assisted living community. She needed a step up in care and a more affordable place. She likes Sellwood even more than her...
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.
Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
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Review Rating: 5/5 Stars Choosing the right care for a parent is one of the hardest decisions a family can make, especially when miles separate you. Our mother, [name removed], has resided at Brookdale...
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.
The Best That Senior Living Has to OfferThis personal care community is built for one thing: You. Choose us for your next home base, and you’ll get access to a different kind of life, free from cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Instead, you’ll be choosing from a new list of enriching...
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The shared room is perfect for my mother. She has her own bathroom and bedroom but a shared living space between the two bedrooms. The staff is wonderful. I get frequent updates from the nurses and med tech....
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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8.4
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They have a very nice dining area where u can make friends lots of activities a small gym, exercise classes, a chapel, card games, bingo, movies and each room has a beautiful balcony! I have met the absolute...
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.
Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
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I think they do a great job of helping residence who need a variety of care, including onset dementia. They're very kind and helpful.
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 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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[name removed] has been great every step of the way. [name removed] is enjoying the food The staff is very nice and has been very accommodating. We're happy with our decision to have Columbia Place be...
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 & Memory Care, ideally situated in Northeast Portland, inspires joy and vitality while providing personalized care for older adults through a diverse array of programs, amenities, and activities.We invite residents to celebrate the best of life in our vibrant...
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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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They are well staffed and attentive to needs, especially for complicated cases. Adult foster care homes fall short in meeting the needs for more complicated cases, they just do not have the resources nor...
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.
Photo of Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living
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Our friend stayed in the memory care floor of the facility. It was a hurried placement, however the staff was attentive and accommodating. They kindly assisted us through some complicated processes. Our...
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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The Stratford has beautiful facilities, full menu in dining room, lots of activities. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Among The Best Of Retirement Communities In Lake Oswego, OROur facility ranks among the best retirement communities in Oregon, creating a relaxing, yet active environment. We have an experienced, friendly staff to suit your needs, as well as a variety of activities and amenities to keep you...
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Cost of independent living in Multnomah County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Multnomah County is $3,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clackamas County, OR with an average of $3,434 per month.

Independent living costs in Multnomah County, OR, vs. nearby counties

Multnomah County, OR
$3,509/mo

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

Multnomah County, OR
$3,509/mo
$3,426/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Multnomah County, OR, vs. other senior living options

$8,338/mo
Independent Living
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Multnomah County, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,505/mo

Senior living costs in Multnomah County 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: Multnomah County, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMultnomah County, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,509/mo$3,426/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,121/mo$6,838/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,338/mo$8,364/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Multnomah County, OR:$3,509/mo
Oregon:$3,426/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Multnomah County, OR:$7,121/mo
Oregon:$6,838/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Multnomah County, OR:$8,338/mo
Oregon:$8,364/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Multnomah County, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Multnomah County 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 average 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
Multnomah County, OR$3,486/mo$3,241/mo+7.6%
Oregon$3,513/mo$3,254/mo+8.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Multnomah County, OR
2024 average cost:$3,486/mo
2023 average cost:$3,241/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,513/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Multnomah County

Recent reviews for independent living in Multnomah County

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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Mallard Landing by Cogir in Battle Ground, WA

4.0
My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...
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Multnomah County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Multnomah County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Multnomah County, 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 Multnomah County 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 Multnomah County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Multnomah County, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Multnomah County 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 Multnomah County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Multnomah County, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Multnomah County 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 Multnomah County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Multnomah County, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
57%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47.6%
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