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The cost of independent living in Little Elkhorn is about $3,502 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 252 options.

Read 4966 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 Portland, Vancouver and Milwaukie.

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Photo of Cascade Park Retirement Community
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33 Floor plans available
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Staff in office isn't great. In fact clueless most days. They've started charging for things that they didn't before with not much notice. My sister likes the facility. Likes the company and generally likes ...
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 Park Retirement community offers retirement living in uncommon luxury and comfort in a beautiful, independent setting.   Centrally located between Portland and Salem in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Cascade Park is surrounded by open fields, fresh country air and the...
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33 Floor plans available
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Our experience at this facility was wonderful. The staff from administartion, nursing, caregivers and dining was top notch. The proximity to medical and dental care was perfect. Knowing he was well cared...
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 Amber Assisted Living facility is known for its warmth and friendliness and has a lengthy reputation of great service and genuine care. We have a total of 32 one-bedroom and studio apartments filled with lovely residents from the surrounding area. They are thrilled to continue being a part of...
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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
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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SR seems to be a good place for my parents, although I don't have any basis for comparison. The staff is fantastic, the facility is aging but satisfactory.
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.
There's a conscious pride about SpringRidge at Charbonneau that you'll sense the minute you cross the threshold. You'll feel it in the handsome surroundings, the manicured garden courtyards, and the rich architectural detailing reminiscent of a French Country manor. Nestled on an impeccable, 10...
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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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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
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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Silvia and John's Residential Care
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Well run and caring. Thank you to the the fine staff at Silvia and John's Residential Care! You made a difficult time enjoyable for my family. Both my parents were residents at Silvia and John's for 3...
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.
CNA caregiver on-site providing quality care in a beautiful, clean home. The home includes such delights as home cooked meals, home-made bread, and fresh cut flowers. Our homes are visited monthly by a RN consultant.
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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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Photo of Van Vista Plaza- Section 8 Housing
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.
Photo of Providence PACE Glendoveer
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
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.
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...
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 Smith Tower 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.
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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 Whitewood Gardens RCF
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Whitewood Gardens was a fabulous place for Momma to stay this last year. They are so very caring and understanding. They treated Momma with the utmost respect and took care of her every need with a loving...
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.
At Whitewood, an residential living community located in Portland, Oregon, you’ll have access to incredible amenities and fantastic opportunities. Being located in Portland allows our residents to have ample access to amenities and activities including shopping destinations, medical centers,...
Photo of Rivera Mansions RCF
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.
Photo of Columbia Terrace Retirement
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 Rainbow Vista
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
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
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Little Elkhorn, WA

The average cost of senior living in Little Elkhorn is $3,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Elkhorn, WA, vs. state and national averages

Little Elkhorn, WA
$3,502/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Little Elkhorn, WA, vs. other senior living options

$8,546/mo
Independent Living
$3,502/mo

Independent living costs in Little Elkhorn, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,095/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,471/mo

Senior living costs in Little Elkhorn 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: Little Elkhorn, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Elkhorn, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,502/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,714/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,546/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Little Elkhorn, WA:$3,502/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Little Elkhorn, WA:$6,714/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Little Elkhorn, WA:$8,546/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Little Elkhorn, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little Elkhorn 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little Elkhorn, WA$3,593/mo$3,377/mo+6.4%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Little Elkhorn, WA
2024 average cost:$3,593/mo
2023 average cost:$3,377/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Elkhorn

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Elkhorn

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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Mallard Landing by Cogir in Battle Ground, WA

4.0
My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and warm community atmosphere at various senior living facilities, such as Truewood and Cogir of Glenwood Place. Residents and staff create a welcoming environment that makes newcomers feel at home.
Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Several reviews highlight the wide range of activities offered for residents, including card games, movie nights, musical talent performances, arts and crafts, and bus trips. These events provide opportunities for residents to connect and engage with one another.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, such as the apartments, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. Facilities like Vancouver Pointe and Cascade Inn take pride in their appearance and ensure their residents feel comfortable and happy in their living environments.
Staff dedication and excellent care. Throughout the reviews, the dedication and excellent care provided by the staff stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Staff members at Van Mall and Truewood go above and beyond to assist residents and their families with any needs.
Flexible meal options and delicious food. Residents at various communities, such as The Lofts and Cogir at The Quarry, enjoy the quality food offerings, which include daily specials, delicious desserts, and accommodations for dietary restrictions. Meals are a social time for residents, and many enjoy the opportunity to engage with one a ...
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Personalized care and attention. Reviews frequently express appreciation for the personalized care and attention given to residents by staff. Facilities like Cogir of Glenwood Place and Vancouver Pointe take time to understand each resident's unique needs and ensure they receive the care they require.
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Little Elkhorn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Elkhorn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Elkhorn, 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 Little Elkhorn 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 Little Elkhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Elkhorn, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Elkhorn 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 Little Elkhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Elkhorn, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
46%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Elkhorn 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 Little Elkhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Elkhorn, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
56%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
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The Lofts by Cogir, Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro and Creekside Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Elkhorn, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 252 independent living facilities near Little Elkhorn, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Little Elkhorn, 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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