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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbia Heights, WA

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The cost of independent living in Columbia Heights is about $3,460 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 151 options.

Read 2950 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 Longview, Kelso and Silver Lake.

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Photo of Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Facility
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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.
Suzanne Elise  is an assisted living community designed to free up your time so you can enjoy life to its fullest. We offer a thoughtful array of services implemented with you in mind. Our community is built upon independence, privacy, respect, loving care and a sense of family. Suzanne...
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The people at Firwood Gardens are all very friendly and they have done a very good job making my parents feel special and welcome, making sure they knew their names and were a part of the community. It's...
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.
Welcome to Firwood Gardens, located in the heart of the Gateway area, we are conveniently accessible to Interstate 84 as well as Interstate 205. Firwood Gardens offers a safe and secure environment while maintaining the feel of a warm and comfortable home. We offer 24 hr. care giving staff to...
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It's a great place. I would recommend to others. We picked this community because of the price, and it was the only one available.
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.
Are you looking to become part of an Affordable thriving, active community full of opportunities to bring new meaning to your lifestyle? Income Restrictions ApplyThe Hazelwood Community Apartments is a vibrant community in NE Portland that offers independent living for people with disabilities...
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I'm here in this great community. It is working out pretty good for me. The staff is friendly to me all the way from the food service to the housekeeping they are very nice. They help me shower on Wednesdays...
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.
Located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, RN Villa Care Center is an assisted living community that prides itself on creating a friendly, home-like environment for its residents. The community is located in a residential area not far from U.S Route 30, so residents benefit from the quiet,...
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It is very good and we are happy that mom is here. They have a lot of thing to do for the residents. They are doing great job and the staff are great. On our tour I saw huge, emotional, intuition from the...
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.
Hearthstone of Beaverton is a charming boutique-like community where everyone has a sense of belonging. We specialize in assisted living and are committed to serving our residents, family members and each other with love, respect and integrity for 20 years. Hearthstone is locally owned and...
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My mother lived at CherryWood Village for three years - first in Independent Living and then in the Royal Anne wing (Assisted Living). We chose CherryWood because my mom used to do visitation there, so she...
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.
CherryWood Village is a retirement community located in Southeast Portland adjacent to the Adventist Medical Center. CherryWood Village offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Within half a mile of CherryWood are multiple dinning options, shopping, banking, and public...
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We were in a bind and needed to quickly move my loved one we picked this community. Everything has been great for her and she really likes all that is here. The meals, activities, and the garden, just to...
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.
Cherry Blossom Cottage was founded on the principle of providing a high level of genuine caring, personal service to each of our residents. It is our goal to maintain the beauty and comfort of our residents in a place they are happy to call home. Cherry Blossom Cottage is a quiet, 40 apartment...
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The staff are kind and helpful. Proximity to my home is what stuck out.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Odd Fellows Home of Oregon is a unique assisted living community located in Portland, Oregon. The best time to visit Portland is all the time. Portland is the largest city in Oregon and is known for abundant outdoor recreation, liberal values and coffee and beer enthusiasm. Home of hundreds of...
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All of the staff and residents at West Hills Village Senior Living are very friendly nd helpful. As far as the food goes, they need to stop buying from Cisco. The pre-prepared food is way too salty!! I...
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.
West Hills Village is an elegant, yet charming, senior living community located in the heart of Portland's Multnomah Village neighborhood. Hidden away from the bustle of the city and surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, you'll find a lifestyle focused on customer service and outstanding...
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We are current residents and have been at Beaverton Lodge for a little over a year. We were on a waiting list for over one year before moving in. Before moving in we had visited all the areas independent...
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: 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.
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.
As seniors, we have lives full of memories, experiences, and knowledge. We have raised families, pursued careers, and worked hard for our futures. We are independent adults who like to be in control of our lives and make our own decisions. Hearthside would like to assist you in your quest for...
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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.
Photo of Somerset Retirement and Assisted Living
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.
We invite you to consider Somerset as your new home and look forward to welcoming you as a future resident. We strive to accommodate the changing needs of today’s seniors while creating a sense of home and family atmosphere.Somerset offers a variety of apartments: Studio, modified one-bedroom,...
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.
Enter Hemlock Court into a nicely furnished lobby where you have access to the elevator and game room where a resident can play pool or work out on our exercise equipmentAs you take the elevator to the second floor, you find eleven one-bedroom apartments off of a central lobby furnished for your...
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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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.
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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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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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.
                   Avamere offers the ideal retirement,      assistance when you need it and independance when you want it.     
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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.
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All the people at Highgate are very professional and loving to my mother. She enjoys being there and now calls it home. Good job to the Highgate staff
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.
What Sets Us Apart?Highgate provides a wonderful living experience designed to provide “Wellness in Aging.” At Highgate, assisted living is having loving care at hand when needed. Our personal care services are customized to meet each individual resident’s needs, so that they may remain...

Cost of independent living in Columbia Heights, WA

The average cost of senior living in Columbia Heights is $3,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Columbia Heights, WA, vs. state and national averages

Columbia Heights, WA
$3,460/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Columbia Heights, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,846/mo
Independent Living
$3,460/mo

Independent living costs in Columbia Heights, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,067/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia 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: Columbia Heights, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia Heights, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,460/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,084/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,846/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Columbia Heights, WA:$3,460/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia Heights, WA:$5,084/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Columbia Heights, WA:$7,846/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Columbia Heights, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Columbia 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 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
Columbia Heights, WA$3,834/mo$3,822/mo+0.3%
Washington$3,765/mo$3,443/mo+9.3%
National$3,319/mo$3,155/mo+5.2%
Columbia Heights, WA
2024 average cost:$3,834/mo
2023 average cost:$3,822/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,765/mo
2023 average cost:$3,443/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia Heights

Neawanna by the Sea in Seaside, OR

4.0
My husband and I have lived here for 2 1/2 years. The management and care giving staff are excellent. Only problems have come from shortage of staff (due to living in a tourist town) I expect to live out my life here.

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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Columbia Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia Heights, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia Heights, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia Heights, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park, Canterbury Inn and Delaware Plaza are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia Heights, Washington. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia Heights, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir and Grove Pointe Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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