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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Willamette Heights, OR

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The cost of independent living in Willamette Heights is about $4,328 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 129 options. Read 1893 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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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, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Hamilton West
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Alberta Simmons Plaza
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Photo of Assumption Village
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.
Photo of Caritas Sacred Heart Villa
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.
Photo of Laurelhurst Gardens and Laurelhurst Terrace
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Photo of Village At Forest Glen
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Holgate Center
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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Photo of Harvest Homes Inc
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.
Harvest Homes is located on 2 ½ acres in the historic St. Johns area of North Portland. We offer three different living situations for older adults: Assisted Living Apartments, Residential Care, and a Special Care Unit for those with Alzheimer ’s disease or other dementias. These different...
Photo of Beaverton
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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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.
Photo of Emilie House
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
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.
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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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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My spouse received excellent care. The staff was well trained and very caring. Having a concierge desk made communication easy as I was always connected with the right person to answer any question. [Name...
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.
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is a retirement community and senior assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. As part of the charming Bethany Village neighborhood, we have gone to extraordinary lengths to create a retirement community where seniors enjoy life to the fullest.Whether...
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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.
Built by Vancouver city fathers in 1928, The Evergreen Inn once served as an elegant lodging and entertainment center. Today, the elegance lives on inside a dynamic, distinctive assisted living community.Very few communities in the state of Washington offer the type of help and support that we...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Summer Run Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Elite Care at Knoll Summit
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.

Cost of independent living in Willamette Heights, OR

The average cost of senior living in Willamette Heights is $4,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Willamette Heights, OR
$4,328/mo
$4,337/mo

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

Willamette Heights, OR
$4,328/mo
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,218/mo
Independent Living
$4,328/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,079/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,538/mo

Senior living costs in Willamette 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: Willamette Heights, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillamette Heights, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,328/mo$4,377/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,530/mo$4,777/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,218/mo$5,162/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Willamette Heights, OR:$4,328/mo
Oregon:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Willamette Heights, OR:$4,530/mo
Oregon:$4,777/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Willamette Heights, OR:$5,218/mo
Oregon:$5,162/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Willamette Heights, OR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willamette 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
Willamette Heights, OR$3,285/mo$3,397/mo-3.3%
Oregon$3,238/mo$3,067/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Willamette Heights, OR
2024 average cost:$3,285/mo
2023 average cost:$3,397/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,238/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Willamette Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Willamette 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

Delicious meals and excellent food quality. Residents at various communities, such as MorningStar of Hillsboro, Creekside Village, and Russellville Park, consistently express their satisfaction with the quality and variety of the food served. Chefs at these communities prioritize resident preferences and dietary restrictions to ensu ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Staff members are frequently praised for their kindness and dedication to residents. Families and residents at MorningStar of Hillsboro, Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, and The Lofts by Cogir share stories of the lasting relationships they've built with staff members, showing tha ...
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Wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents find joy in the diverse selection of activities offered at various communities, such as Holiday Rock Creek, King City Senior Village, and The Estates at Town Center. Staff members organize outings, classes, and social events to encourage engagement and keep residents active.
Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between family members and staff is recognized as a key factor in ensuring loved ones receive the best care. Families at The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing, Holiday Edgewood Downs, and Holiday Rock Creek appreciate the updates and open dialogue they have with ...
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Pet-friendly communities. Many communities, like Creekside Village, Russellville Park, and MorningStar of Hillsboro, welcome pets, creating a sense of home for their residents. Pets bring companionship and joy to their owners and foster a strong community atmosphere.
Individually designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and personalization of their living spaces. At Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living, Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, and The Lofts by Cogir, families and residents have the opportunity to customize their apartments, creating a warm and famili ...
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Willamette Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willamette Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willamette 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 Willamette 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 Willamette Heights 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
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willamette 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 Willamette Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willamette Heights, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willamette 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 Willamette Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
46.4%
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