
80 Assisted Living Facilities near Milwaukie, OR
There are 80 Assisted Living Facilities in the Milwaukie area, with 8 in Milwaukie and 72 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Milwaukie is $4,736 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Oswego with an average starting cost of $3,646.
To help you with your search, browse the 392 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Milwaukie. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Milwaukie 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lake Oswego with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Milwaukie, OR
Homewood Heights Assisted Living Comm...
Elite Care at Oatfield Estates
Clackamas View Senior Living
Royalton Place
The Springs at Clackamas Woods
Deerfield Village Assisted Living Res...
Brookdale River Valley Tualatin
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor
Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace
Cherrywood Village
Elmcroft of Sellwood
Oswego Place by Bonaventure
McLoughlin Place Senior Living
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory ...
Gilman Park Assisted Living
Arcadia Senior Living
Bonaventure of Tigard
Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland
Tanner Spring Assisted Living Community
Elite Care at Fanno Creek
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills
Hope N Care
Princeton Village Assisted Living
Russellville Park
Rose Schnitzer Manor
The Forum at Town Center
Parkview Christian Retirement Community
Regency Park Assisted Living
The Springs at Carman Oaks
Willamette View
The Stafford
Markham House
Avamere Park Place
Providence ElderPlace in Glendoveer
Cherry Blossom Cottage
Miramont Pointe
Golden Acres Retirement Center
Providence Elder Place Irvington Vill...
Just Like Home Adult Care Home
All Comfort Residential Care
Blue Harbor Senior Living
Senior Haven
West Hills Village
Woodland Heights
Greenridge Estates At Mountain Park
Marquis Autumn Hills
Edgewood Point Assisted Living
Somerset Assisted Living
Raleigh Hills Assisted Living
Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living Commu...
Marie Rose Center Assisted Living
RN Villa Senior Care Community
The Holgate Community
Marquis Tualatin
Firwood Gardens
Trinity at Lewis & Clark, Boise
Laurelhurst Village
Mt. Scott Residential Care Home
Laurelhurst House
Clarendon Court Alzheimer's Residence
The Springs Living at Lake Oswego
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Milwaukie
Milwaukie, a suburb of Portland, is all about trees — its nickname is the Dogwood City, after the beautiful flowering trees, and it's the home of the Bing cherry. Aging seniors looking for assisted living facilities in this area have eight to choose from in Milwaukie and another 83 available in neighboring cities including Portland, Tualatin and Happy Valley. Assisted living communities, which are licensed in Oregon by the Department of Human Services, provide room and board to seniors who need a little help with personal care services. These services include medication management as well as assistance with the activities of daily living, including dressing, eating and bathing.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Milwaukie
•The TriMet Transit District provides public transportation in Milwaukie, with bus service running through the entire area and half-price fares available for seniors. The Orange Line of TriMet Light Rail connects Milwaukie to Portland.
•Milwaukie has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Clackamas Resource Connection, an organization that assists seniors with medical needs, health insurance issues, money management education and financial help to pay for heating bills, as well as one senior center.
•Milwaukie's weather can best be described as wet, with a couple of dry months during the summer. Temperatures tend to be mild, and Milwaukie residents experience only a few days of snow per year.
•Milwaukie is partially in Clackamas County and partially 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 cost of living in Milwaukie is 27.1 percent higher than the average cost of living in the United States, which could be a concern for seniors on a fixed income.
•The Milwaukie area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Providence Milwaukie Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Assisted Living in Milwaukie
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Oregon
Assisted Living costs in Milwaukie start around $4,431 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Milwaukie and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milwaukie
Oregon's Community First Choice plan, also known as the 1915(k) plan, the K Plan and the K Option, provides long-term benefits funded by Medicaid. Eligible seniors can use this financial assistance to pay for their assisted living fees.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.


More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Milwaukie
Milwaukie and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Milwaukie, please visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Milwaukie
Milwaukie-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information about these laws.


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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Milwaukie
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Review of Homewood Heights Assisted Living Community
We have chosen Homewood Heights for my mom. They're signing the contract soon. I put in a deposit. We looked at others, but that's the one my mom liked the best right away. We met the people in-per... Read more
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Review of Royalton Place
I liked the Royalton Place. It seemed like it had a nice atmosphere and was a nice place. The marketer seemed to be really nice. They were very welcoming, and I couldn't say enough nice things abou... Read more
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Review of Homewood Heights Assisted Living Community
I placed my brother in Homewood Heights and I love it. The staff members that work there are excellent and the activities are good. His room there is excellent as well. Some of their amenities incl... Read more
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