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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Milwaukie, OR

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The cost of independent living in Milwaukie is about $4,304 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 138 options. Read 2036 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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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Everything at Homewoods On the Williamette is all good. The care is excellent. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is gets five stars on everything from me. I am very pleased with this facility
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.
Homewoods On the Willamette Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides...
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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: 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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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: 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, 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.
We lead a double life of cosmopolitan urbanity and rugged naturalism. Terwilliger Plaza is simultaneously located in the heart of one of the most visionary cities in North America and cradled by the natural beauty of some of the nation’s most breathtaking countryside. Sweeping views of the...
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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.
Golden Acres Retirement Center, located in Dallas, Texas is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and living center for the elderly. We offer in-house, state of the art therapy, and a caring, dedicated staff. Our services assist the elderly in nurses, doctors, rehabilitation therapists and facilities...
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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.
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.
Laurelhurst House is an assisted living community with 38 studio apartment units averaging about 350 square feet each. We are located in the Mt. Tabor/Laurelhurst neighborhoods and are close to shopping and other conveniences. Each apartment contains a large handicapped accessible bathroom and...
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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
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.
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: 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, 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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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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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.
An historical building in downtown Portland, The Taft Home is more than just apartments. This Residential Care Facility opens its doors to individuals with special needs who are physically, mentally, intellectually, socially, or emotionally impaired, resulting in the inability to live...

Cost of independent living in Milwaukie, OR

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukie is $4,304 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troutdale, OR with an average of $4,249 per month.

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

Milwaukie, OR
$4,304/mo
$4,293/mo

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

Milwaukie, OR
$4,304/mo
$4,299/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

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

$5,190/mo
Independent Living
$4,304/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,380/mo
Studio
$5,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,214/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,475/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Milwaukie over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Milwaukie

Recent reviews for independent living in Milwaukie

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.

Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR

4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Excellent and attentive staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at the communities. For example, at Russellville Park, the team is described as supportive without being overbearing. At Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, the staff goes out of their way to make everyone comfortable and even provi ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Several residents express appreciation for the quality of the meals provided at their community. For instance, at Creekside Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, leading to widespread satisfaction. At The Lofts by Cogir, the food is praised for its v ...
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Variety of activities and socialization opportunities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at the communities, such as games, gardening, movie nights, and more. For example, at Parkrose Chateau, the social calendar is filled with events, and residents have formed many friendships as a result. At Glenmoore, the community offers t ...
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Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews often mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep at the communities. For example, at King City Senior Village, residents appreciate the attention to detail in the common areas and their private living spaces. At Summerfield Estates Retirement Community, the recent renovations h ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews emphasize the importance of a welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the senior living communities. For instance, at Somerset Lodge, residents and staff are described as happy and friendly, and newcomers are warmly welcomed. At Russellville Park, the residents all seem to be enjoy ...
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Flexible and adaptive care services. Some reviews highlight the importance of care services that can be tailored to individual needs. For example, at Solista Milwaukie by Cogir, residents have caregivers come to their apartment for assistance, and the community is able to accommodate specific schedules and preferences. At Calaro ...
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Milwaukie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Vancouver Pointe and Canfield Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 138 independent living facilities near Milwaukie, Oregon. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Milwaukie, Oregon are The Lofts by Cogir, Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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