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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 $4,300 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 1223 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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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.
There is something quite magical about a place called home New BeginningsNew FriendshipsNew MemoriesWelcome to Fisher’s Landing Senior Living located in Vancouver, WA. Wonderful opportunities abound for the lifestyle of your choice at Fisher’s Landing Senior Living with close amenities such as...
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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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I will add to this review over time. First impression: The place is bright, comfortable, feels like home. The residents all seem genuinely glad to be here and the theme is unusually friendly. We have...
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.
Waterford at Fairway Village offers a wide range of retirement lifestyles and services. Located in east Vancouver, shopping centers, banking, medical clinics, and other services are within easy walking distance. Waterford also provides bus or town care services for personal appointments,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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: 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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Multnomah County, OR

The average cost of senior living in Multnomah County is $4,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,252 per month.

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

Multnomah County, OR
$4,300/mo
$4,296/mo

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

Multnomah County, OR
$4,300/mo
$4,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$5,231/mo
Independent Living
$4,300/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,420/mo
Studio
$4,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,685/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,625/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$4,300/mo$4,375/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,523/mo$4,777/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,231/mo$5,162/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Multnomah County, OR:$4,300/mo
Oregon:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Multnomah County, OR:$4,523/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Multnomah County, OR:$5,231/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,956/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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Multnomah County, OR$3,477/mo$3,294/mo+5.6%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Multnomah County, OR
2024 average cost:$3,477/mo
2023 average cost:$3,294/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Multnomah County

Recent reviews for independent living in Multnomah County

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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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.5%
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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
37.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
53%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Russellville Park, Solista Gresham by Cogir and Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Multnomah County, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Multnomah County, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Multnomah County, 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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