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The cost of independent living in Elwood is about $4,361 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 136 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 Avamere at Cascadia
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The activities were great, the food was pretty good most of the time, sometimes unexpected compared to the menue. Kitchen staff was great because they tried to work within the parameters of my restricted...
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.
Avamere at Cascadia is an assisted living community in the scenic mountainside city of Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Our cozy, inviting community sits on a quiet residential street near Tickle Creek, Sandy Actors Theater and U.S. Route 26, providing easy access to nearby Portland, Oregon....
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. We can visit anytime and we feel welcome when we visit. The rooms are decent if not shared. We have room to put a rocking chair in the room for when we visit. There...
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care all in the same building. Also offering Daily or Weekly Respite Care. Meals are served Restaurant style.  Many activities offered in both Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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Since he moved in, the staff have all taken very good care on my uncle. His needs have changed since he moved in and they do a very good job of adjusting and adapting to the situation. The place is very...
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.
Grace Place is a small community with a big heart. We are located on the north side of Estacada, Oregon just a mile east of the Clackamas River. We are 25 miles from downtown Portland so the many cultural and recreational activities offered there are within easy reach. Estacada is near the...
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If a friend lived in the area it would be positive. My mother-in-law is in a community in Vancouver & I'd rate things about the same, but the cost is much lower.
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.
Welcome to Pheasant Pointe Retirement and Assisted Living Residence, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Molalla, Oregon. The Community is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, in the hamlet of Molalla. Restaurants, parks, shopping and the Molalla Urgent Care Facility are within...
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Overall 5 on everything. They are good at communication and returning calls if there are questions. They promptly respond to our loved one when he needs help or extra assistance. The place is a bit outdated,...
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.
Gilman Park Assisted Living is located in historic Oregon City adjacent to Willamette Falls Hospital and Mountain View Rehabilitation Center. We are situated in a quiet private street surrounded by beautiful trees and residential living. At Gilman Park our residents receive the very best of care...
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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.
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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I would tell others that I have had a good experience here so far and I would recommend that others look into it. The staff members have been wonderful.
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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It is a supportive environment. The staff are friendly, caring,and diligent. The food is good. The apartment is a good size, it is comfortable, and it is clean. The people who live there are friendly,...
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.
Meadows Courtyard Inc is an assisted living community located in beautiful Oregon City, Oregon. If you are looking for a comfortable and secure place to call home, then look no further than Meadows Courtyard Inc. Oregon City is at the junction of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers making it...
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A wonderful facility that deeply cares for their residents. Friendly, thoughtful and hard-working staff combined with a beautiful facility with many amenities and plenty of activities to ensure the best...
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.
Avamere at Sandy is situated amidst a spectacular landscape popularly known as Oregon’s “Gateway to Mt. Hood.” Separated from the commotion of the city, yet only 30 minutes to Portland and 10 miles from Gresham, Our community is close to shops and downtown. Avamere at Sandy offers three gourmet...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of independent living in Elwood, OR

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $4,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,187 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood, OR vs. nearby cities

Elwood, OR
$4,361/mo
$4,302/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood, OR vs. the state and national average

Elwood, OR
$4,361/mo
$4,296/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,110/mo
Independent Living
$4,361/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elwood, OR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,348/mo
Studio
$4,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,490/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,656/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elwood

Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living in Portland, OR

5.0
My Mom due to advancing Dementia moved into Hawthorne Gardens 3 months ago from another outstanding place, (Facility Name Removed). Although the stay at Hawthorne Gardens was brief, the care she got was outstanding. The staff, at the Memory Care Unit, and I know just a few and met only a few, ...
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Homewood Assisted Living in Milwaukie, OR

5.0
I would give 5 on all of the above. We couldn't be happier. We like the fun way they exercise, with beach balls. The music in the building is always pleasant. The entertainment they bring in suits everyone. The food is balanced and yummy. In just 2+ months our father in-law is acclimating ...
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Cherry Park Plaza in Troutdale, OR

4.8
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 Cherry Park Plaza to others.

Elwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.6%
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SpringRidge at Charbonneau, Royalton Place and Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elwood, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Elwood, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Elwood, Oregon is Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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