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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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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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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...
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: 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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The care at this community is good. The staff are outstanding. I am happy having a clean community to live in. I know that I have recommended other families to this community for a great place to live.
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.
We invite you to visit The Vintage at Vancouver to truly appreciate our professionally decorated retirement facilities. Our Social Room is designed for large screen television viewing, playing bingo and cards, hosting potlucks and events and visiting with family, friends and residents....
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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
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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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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: 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
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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: 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.
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...
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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.
There is something quite magical about a place called home New BeginningsNew FriendshipsNew MemoriesWelcome to Fisher’s Landing Senior Living located in Vancouver, WA. Wonderful opportunities abound for the lifestyle of your choice at Fisher’s Landing Senior Living with close amenities such as...
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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.
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I will add to this review over time. First impression: The place is bright, comfortable, feels like home. The residents all seem genuinely glad to be here and the theme is unusually friendly. We have...
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.
Waterford at Fairway Village offers a wide range of retirement lifestyles and services. Located in east Vancouver, shopping centers, banking, medical clinics, and other services are within easy walking distance. Waterford also provides bus or town care services for personal appointments,...
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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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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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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: 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
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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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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, 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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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 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.
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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
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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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