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6 Best Independent Living Communities in St Helens, OR
The cost of independent living in St Helens is about $3,873 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 18 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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Ive been here since Oct 2023. The staff is caring, helpful always have a smile on their faces. The activity director always wants to do what we the residents, are interested in foremost. I feel very safe 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.
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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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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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.
Spring Meadows is a pioneer in offering assisted living to older and disabled adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the services they need. You will find a wide range of assistance offered in a country setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence is...
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.
Avamere offers the ideal retirement, assistance when you need it and independance when you want it.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in St Helens, OR
The average cost of senior living in St Helens is $3,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clatskanie, OR with an average of $3,039 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Helens, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Helens, OR vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Helens, OR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in St Helens
Recent reviews for independent living in St Helens
Clearwater Springs Assisted Living 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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Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place in Vancouver, WA
4.8
Amazingly kind and friendly staff, great communication and openness to services. Great care given to each resident. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
St Helens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Helens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Helens, 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 St Helens 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 St Helens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Helens, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in St Helens 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 St Helens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Helens, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Helens 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 St Helens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Helens, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lofts by Cogir, Vancouver Pointe and Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Helens, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near St Helens, Oregon. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Helens, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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