71 Assisted Living Facilities near Lake Oswego, OR

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lake Oswego

•Lake Oswego's weather ranges from very rainy during the fall, winter and spring to almost totally dry during July and August. The area experiences snow only a few days each year, but freezing rain can occur when the wind is from the east. Temperatures are relatively mild all year long, and skies are typically cloudy.

•The Lake Oswego area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Oregon Health and Science University Hospital, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center, all of which are located in neighboring Portland, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

•The affluent lifestyle in Lake Oswego comes with a cost of living that's 72 percent higher than the national average. This could be a concern for seniors who are living on a fixed income.

•Parts of Lake Oswego are located in Multnomah County, which is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.

•The Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego serves as a home base for several arts organizations, including the Lakewood Theater Company as well as dance studios and a children's theater. The Center of the Arts also sponsors the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts every summer, bringing the entire community together around performances and visual arts.

•Lake Oswego has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Lake Oswego Senior Center, an organization that lends medical equipment on a short-term basis, helps seniors with grocery shopping, assists seniors with tax returns and provides Meals on Wheels. The Lake Oswego Senior Center is the only senior center in the community.