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The cost of independent living in Cowlitz County is about $3,804 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 182 options. Read 2616 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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Photo of The Canopy a Senior Living Community
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25 reviews
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We were happy with the experience. Ciel is not in a great location for residents who want to walk outside. It's on a small piece of land on a busy street. It wouldn't be a good fit for those who like to walk...
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.
The Canopy a Senior Living Community offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted...
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8.6
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8.6
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Food very good. Activities are adult, many, frequent, and diverse: guest speakers, live musical performances, exercise-including swimming pool, interesting and fun off site trips, games, and more. Staff...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of Vancouver, Washington, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby...
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It's a roomy, clean apartment. Friendly, patient staff in the memory care. Appetizing food, and a flexible serving schedule to accommodate Mom's longer sleeps.
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.
Hazel Dell Assisted Living is ideally situated in a quiet residential neighborhood just off Interstate 5 in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver, Washington. Our community is conveniently close to grocery stores, shopping centers, public transportation, medical clinics, and two local hospitals:...
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The staff at Cherry Park Plaza are very friendly and caring to their residents. They took wonderful care of my Mom. The move in process went well and the staff was very welcoming. I would highly recommend...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Cherry Park Plaza. We are dedicated to providing comfort and security to those seniors wishing the enhance their retirement years.The many options at Cherry Park Plaza allow you to design your own lifestyle according to your desire, freeing you from the...
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5 for all. My mom is in hospice and no longer there but she loved it there and I was impressed with it. Also the residents there all seemed to like the place. I would recommend it if ever asked where to...
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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
Photo of Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place
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When it comes to the meals, it appeared to have a lot of microwaved items, but there are lots of available activities, mother didn't participate. Ys, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
At Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place, we provide personalized care tailored to each resident’s unique needs, ensuring they feel truly at home as part of our family.Our award-winning care team is dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate support, promoting each resident’s wellbeing and...
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8.5
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The staff are amazing. They take the time to form relationships with the residents and have gone above and beyond several times for my Dad. I have a lot of confidence that he is being well taken care of 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.
Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...
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Great place, caring. You may give potential residents my phone number to speak directly with me. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
It all began in the mid 1980's at a time when seniors were looking for innovative care choices that promoted independence and dignity. Powell Valley identified with this need and became one of the first to fill the gap between independent living and skilled nursing care. As pioneers, we continue...
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What we like the most about the community is that they were all helpful and the facility was very clean. Yes, we would recommend Holi Senior Living based on the experience we have had with the community.
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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Photo of Courtyard at Mt. Tabor
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8.4
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53 reviews
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Staff at Courtyard has been kind. I won't say it's been without challenges but it's to be expected. People with dementia are just as complex as those without. I find staff to is open to conversation and...
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.
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor: Comfortable Senior LivingAssisted Living - Immediate OpeningsCourtyard at Mt. Tabor is a senior living community dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service in a luxuriously comfortable, home-like environment. Not part of a large chain, but instead privately...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
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1919 Floor plans available
8.3
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43 reviews
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[name removed] is in assisted living 24/7 and loves all the activity of med techs helping him. Mostly girls. They admin his meds which is a great relief for us. They take him occasionally to & from his...
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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Photo of Holiday Rock Creek
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2020 Floor plans available
8.3
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I like the facility. Clean and up to date. Staff has been an issue, but the GM is getting it in order one area at a time. I'm very pleased with [name removed] the GM. And [name removed] the Sales Manager who...
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.
Rock Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in scenic Hillsboro just 15 minutes from Portland, you'll love the quiet charm of our town with big city activities just a short drive away. Our community is full of wonderful shopping, golfing,...
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The staff are kind and helpful. Proximity to my home is what stuck out.
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.
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...
Photo of Bonaventure of Gresham
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I am very happy with Bonaventure - The home is absolutely beautiful and the personnel are kind and very helpful with everything.
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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Photo of Bonaventure of Vancouver
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Staff is a bit slow to respond because they are not fully staffed and need to hire in ALL area of Bonaventure. However, the staff that are there are very kind, caring, and supportive. The food is EXCELLENT...
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.
Bonaventure of Vancouver is conveniently located in Vancouver, Washington, off Interstate 205. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities will offer state-of-the-art amenities and services for retirement, assisted living, and memory care. Our spacious retirement living...
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8.2
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The communication between administration and family is lacking. Continuity of care is lacking. they are suppose to have a nurse employed and they have been without
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.
Welcome to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in historic Vancouver, Washington. Clearwater Springs is located on a meticulously landscaped garden setting close to parks, shopping and the new Legacy Medical Center.Our goal at...
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Mainly, the standout is the people I associate with here. All classes of people that step up when you need help. The willingness of staff to listen and be of assistance in finding a solution. No complaints...
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.
Enjoy a full service, maintenance-free lifestyle from the comfort of this well-appointed community designed to accommodate a senior-friendly lifestyle. Whatever your interests, and however you decide to spend your days, this independent living community is the perfect setting for you.
Photo of The Inn at University Village
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University Village in Vancouver is new and beautiful if you have clients in the Portland or Vancouver area. It's about the same price as [community name removed]. Oh definitely 5 in every category. If you...
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.
Welcome to University Village, where youthful sophistication can be found. The Inn at University Village is the finest assisted living community in the city of Vancouver, Washington and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & senior care, community craftsmanship, and...
Photo of Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living
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So far my experience with them has been very positive. I know my mom likes her new apartment and the care she has been given. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility, but I would give...
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.
Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living welcomes seniors to a secluded residential neighborhood that's filled with beautiful scenic views. The community is located in Washougal, Washington, near the border of Washington and Oregon.Residents at Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living live in...
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Photo of Parkview Senior Retirement
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The staff is wonderful was plenty of games to do. Rooms are nice. Downside is there's no bus trips. You pay for your own electricity. Until next March they pay for TV, but after March last I heard you have...
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.
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
Photo of Avamere at Hillsboro
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills
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Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is okay, limited options. My father has been a bit unsettled for personal reasons so not participating yet in activities. It is not cheap but it is a good location (west...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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Photo of Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The staff were very kind to me and my mother. I could tell she was loved and well taken care of. There could've been better communication between the staff and me when supplies needed restocking and when my...
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.
Columbia Place Assisted Living, ideally situated in Northeast Portland, inspires joy and vitality while providing personalized care for seniors through a diverse array of programs, amenities, and activities.We invite residents to celebrate the best of life in our vibrant and welcoming community....
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Staff friendliness was rated lower due to some staff who sat and on their phones, chewing gum (one of my pet peeves) and not interacting with the residents. I think more supervision by making rounds...
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.
Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...
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Cost of independent living in Cowlitz County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cowlitz County is $3,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napavine, WA with an average of $2,760 per month.

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,804/mo
$3,133/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. state and national averages

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,910/mo
Independent Living
$3,804/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,527/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$4,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,032/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Cowlitz 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: Cowlitz County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowlitz County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,804/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,383/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,910/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$3,804/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$4,383/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Cowlitz County, WA:$4,910/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cowlitz 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cowlitz County, WA$3,547/mo$3,292/mo+7.8%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cowlitz County, WA
2024 average cost:$3,547/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/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 Cowlitz County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cowlitz 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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Cowlitz County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowlitz County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Highlander Place, Canterbury Inn and Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cowlitz County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 182 independent living facilities near Cowlitz County, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cowlitz County, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir, Van Mall and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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