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The cost of independent living in Portland Heights is about $4,347 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 141 options. Read 2182 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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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.
An historical building in downtown Portland, The Taft Home is more than just apartments. This Residential Care Facility opens its doors to individuals with special needs who are physically, mentally, intellectually, socially, or emotionally impaired, resulting in the inability to live...
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
LaurelHurst Terrace & GardensAssisted LivingLaurelHurst Terrace and LaurelHurst Gardens Senior Living offer residents a unique blend of personalized care that allows them to enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.Their needs are met by a dedicated and experienced team of healthcare...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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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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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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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Portland Heights, OR

The average cost of senior living in Portland Heights is $4,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,298 per month.

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, vs. nearby cities

Portland Heights, OR
$4,347/mo
$4,338/mo

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

Portland Heights, OR
$4,347/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,239/mo
Independent Living
$4,347/mo

Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,847/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,434/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,149/mo

Senior living costs in Portland Heights 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: Portland Heights, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland Heights, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,347/mo$4,377/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,539/mo$4,777/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,239/mo$5,162/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Portland Heights, OR:$4,347/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Portland Heights, OR:$4,539/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Portland Heights, OR:$5,239/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Portland Heights, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Portland Heights 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
Portland Heights, OR$3,213/mo$3,223/mo-0.3%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Portland Heights, OR
2024 average cost:$3,213/mo
2023 average cost:$3,223/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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 Portland Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Portland Heights

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

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Russellville Park, the team goes out of their way to remember residents' personal preferences and provides a friendly presence in stressful situations. At Creekside Village, staff members are descr ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews frequently mention the engaging and diverse range of activities offered in communities. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, residents enjoy activities like cruises, field trips, and live music performances, while at MorningStar of Hillsboro, residents participate in drama classes, writer' ...
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Centrally located with convenient access to amenities. Living in communities with easy access to essential services and amenities is a major factor for many residents. At Glenmoore, the attractive location and reasonable value for money were key reasons for choosing the community. Residents at Holiday Rock Creek appreciate the proximity to medic ...
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Homey and comfortable living spaces. Many residents find the feeling of being at home important in their senior living experience. At Parkrose Chateau, the smaller spaces are described as cozy and homey, making it easier for residents to feel comfortable and settled. The art on the walls and beautiful gardens at MorningStar of H ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. A well-kept community is essential for ensuring residents feel proud of their living situation. At Holiday Edgewood Downs, the lovely mountain view deck filled with hanging baskets is a favorite gathering spot. The cleanliness and upkeep of the grounds and facilities at Creekside Village are ...
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Flexible lease terms and reasonable pricing. For some residents, the freedom to choose their living arrangements and budget is a priority. At Somerset Lodge, the friendly and helpful staff offer flexibility in move-in options. The reasonable value for money at Summerfield Estates Retirement Community is also noted, allowing residents t ...
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Portland Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland Heights, 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 Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland Heights 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 Portland Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland Heights, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.4%
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The Lofts by Cogir, Canfield Place and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portland Heights, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 141 independent living facilities near Portland Heights, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portland Heights, 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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