Independent Living in Oregon
As a destination for seniors to retire, Oregon is an increasingly attractive option. Oregon offers numerous outdoor and indoor attractions of interest for seniors. It’s a state with many beautiful beaches and outdoor attractions like the Willamette National Forest. Seniors who prefer more indoor activities can enjoy Portland’s internationally known craft beer scene.
The cost of living in Oregon is 13 points above the national average, but the cost of health care is 12 points below. Oregon also enjoys a very respectable 7.2 out of 10 on the Best Places Comfort Index. The state exempts Social Security retirement benefits from the state income tax, and there’s no state sales tax.
Independent living is an option for seniors who want to downsize or simplify their lives but don’t want to move into assisted living or a nursing home. Independent living communities provide seniors with a lifestyle where they can remain independent and make their own choices. In Oregon, the average monthly cost of residing in an independent living community is $3,028 a month.
In this guide, we’ll look at the cost of independent living in Oregon and provide resources seniors can use to help maintain their independent lifestyle.
The Cost of Independent Living in Oregon
Note: Neither the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey nor any other reliable source outlines cost data for independent living, but on average, this type of care costs 30-40% less than assisted living. The following independent living rates are calculated by reducing assisted living fees in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey by 35%.
Seniors in Oregon pay $3,279 per month on average for independent living. While this is a few hundred dollars higher than the national rate of $2,925, it’s fairly consistent with costs in the region. Idaho and Nevada have considerably lower rates of $2,495 and $2,438, respectively. In California, however, rates exceed Oregon’s average by over $100 at $3,413, and in Washington, care costs are even higher at $3,900.
Corvallis is the most affordable surveyed city to obtain independent living services in, with estimated care costs averaging $2,915 monthly, and in Albany, rates are comparable at $2,945. Seniors in Medford pay $3,016, and in Bend, independent living facilities charge $3,143. Senior communities in Portland charge $3,234, and in Salem, rates average $3,575. The Eugene area is the costliest option at $3,655.
Independent living is among the cheapest care options for older adults in Oregon with facilities charging $3,279 for monthly services. Only adult day care is cheaper, with seniors paying $2,654 per month. Those who need personal care may be good candidates for assisted living, which costs $5,045. Older adults who obtain care in their homes pay $6,006 for basic in-home care services, such as housekeeping and meal preparation, and those who need skilled nursing pay $6,101 for home health care. Nursing homes are for those who need a higher degree of care and typically charge $10,342 for shared rooms and $11,113 for private.
Can You Use Medicare or Medicaid to Pay for Independent Living in Oregon?
Unfortunately, you cannot use Medicaid and Medicare to help pay the monthly fee for residing in an Independent Living community. For seniors who need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), there may be financial assistance programs available to help cover the cost of care in Independent Living. For more information about financial assistance for those who need a higher level of care, read our guide to Assisted Living in Oregon.
Read on for more information about using alternative means to make Independent Living more affordable, such as retirement funds, the sale of a home, etc.
Paying for Independent Living in Oregon
How to pay for the cost of independent living can be a constant concern for seniors, but there are numerous options available. Seniors can sell their existing properties or use proceeds from long-term investments. If seniors worry that selling their property won’t bring in the income they need, they can rent their property. If regular retirement income doesn’t cover food or housing costs, seniors can explore communities where these items are included in the overall cost.
These are just a few of the options for financing available to seniors who want to transition into independent living communities. There are several others.
Independent Living Resources in Oregon
Numerous resources exist in Oregon that can help seniors offset the cost of many necessities, including those that help to pay for independent living, prescription drugs or the need for legal services.
Resource
Contact
Service
(503) 945-5600
Medical services don’t cover the cost of independent living, but long-term care insurance can provide some assistance. If a seniors’ long-term care insurance policy covers costs for someone to help with activities of daily living like preparing a meal, running errands or doing household chores, it’s likely it will do that when seniors live in an independent living community. In Oregon, long-term care resources also include access to the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE program offers both health care for seniors and help with coverage for long-term care and supports.
(800)
913-4284
913-4284
All Oregonians can enroll in this program which has no age or income limits. Seniors can save up to 80% on the cost of generic drugs. They only need to take their discount card to any OPDP participating pharmacy, including almost all pharmacies in the state. The program is designed to help lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors and others who may require numerous medications.
(503) 224-4086
This is a project operated by the Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon. It provides legal aid to seniors over the age of 60 or to the spouses of someone who is at least 60 and who resides in Multnomah County, Oregon. The program’s lawyers can help seniors with housing problems, estate planning, advanced medical directives and some consumer matters.
(800) 722-4134
While health insurance won’t help cover independent living costs, seniors still need to ensure that their health care needs are met. The volunteer trained counselors at SHIBA can help seniors with problems concerning Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) and Long-Term Care Insurance. Counselors can speak to seniors over the phone or in person. All conversations are confidential, and none of the counselors work for a health insurance company.
(503) 945-5600
The mission of the Independent Living Services in Oregon is to help seniors with disabilities maintain their independence and participate fully in their communities and with their families. Services offered include peer counseling, independent living skills training and life transition assistance related to seniors transitioning to the least restrictive living environment. These services are provided by Centers for Independent Living, private, non-profit organizations located throughout Oregon.
(503)
463-8692
463-8692
Seniors in Oregon often have difficulty determining what benefits are available to them either through the state, local or federal governments, veterans offices or local organizations. Area Agencies on Aging in Oregon offer free benefits counseling that can help seniors determine their eligibility for benefits in the state and how to apply for them.
COVID-19 Rules for Independent Living in Oregon
The following information is based on research done on several government websites, including oregon.gov/DHS/COVID-19. These rules apply to Independent Living Communities and other types of senior living facilities. We’ve most recently updated this data on 2/13/2022, but since COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving pandemic, contact your local senior living facility or Area Agency on Aging for more specific and up-to-date information.
Visitation Policies
Rules for Oregon Communities
Are loved ones allowed to visit to provide emotional support?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are relatives allowed to visit for end-of-life care?
Yes
Are residents required to quarantine after visiting with a loved one?
No
Are visitors required to wear PPE (including masks) in order to visit residents?
Yes
Are non-medical contractors (such as hairdressers and entertainers) allowed in senior living facilities?
Yes
Are visitors checked for elevated temperatures?
Yes
Are visitors required to answer questions about health, travel, and potential virus contact?
Yes
Outings & Social Activities
Rules for Oregon Communities
Are residents allowed to leave (errands, visiting family, etc.) for non-medical reasons?
Yes
Are residents who leave required to quarantine when they return?
No (Conditions Apply)
Are senior living communities required to cancel all group outings?
No
Are residents allowed to eat meals together in a common area?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are residents allowed to gather in common areas for group activites?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
COVID-19 Safety Measures for Staff and Residents
Rules for Oregon Communities
Are staff members regularly required to do a temperature check?
Yes
Are staff members regularly tested for COVID-19?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are staff members members regularly required to do a health and safety screening, including questions about travel, contact with positive cases, etc?
Yes
Are residents regularly screened for COVID-19 symptoms?
Yes
Are residents regularly checked for elevated temperatures?
Yes
Are residents regularly tested for COVID-19?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Find Independent Living Communities in Oregon
Use the tool below to find Independent Living Communities near you – if you’d like to search in a specific city in Oregon, simply put that in the search bar below.
Directory of Independent Living Communities in Portland, OR
Calaroga Terrace
1400 NE Second Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232
Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace is a retirement community in Portland, Oregon. Residents appreciate the busy activities program which includes bingo, shuffle board and trips around the city, w
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Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace is a retirement community in Portland, Oregon. Residents appreciate the busy activities program which includes bingo, shuffle board and trips around the city, while visitors to the facility praise the courteous, knowledgeable staff and describe the atmosphere as sociable. Residents and their families rate the facility highly, and they enjoy the well-decorated rooms with balconies and views of the city. Visitors report that the dining area is clean and pleasant and that the menu is diverse and filled with fresh and delicious choices.
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Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace is a retirement community in Portland, Oregon. Residents appreciate the busy activities program which includes bingo, shuffle board and trips around the city, w
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Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace is a retirement community in Portland, Oregon. Residents appreciate the busy activities program which includes bingo, shuffle board and trips around the city, while visitors to the facility praise the courteous, knowledgeable staff and describe the atmosphere as sociable. Residents and their families rate the facility highly, and they enjoy the well-decorated rooms with balconies and views of the city. Visitors report that the dining area is clean and pleasant and that the menu is diverse and filled with fresh and delicious choices.
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Courtyard at Mt.Tabor
6125 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97206
At Courtyard at Mt. Tabor, not only did we get to meet the marketing fellow who gave us the tour, but we did get to meet several of the staff members just briefly. We were able to interface with sever
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At Courtyard at Mt. Tabor, not only did we get to meet the marketing fellow who gave us the tour, but we did get to meet several of the staff members just briefly. We were able to interface with several of the residents there. It seemed like everybody was friendly and was having a good time. We liked the idea that this was not a big downpayment to enter and this was a month-to-month kind of arrangement. Despite that, they had people who had been living there for several years on a month-to-month kind of thing. No other commitment besides that.
They have a step-up in terms of care. It had a really friendly atmosphere. We didn’t get a chance to eat any of the food. I’m a pescatarian, which is a vegan but will eat fish and the menu there was very limited. The marketing director was excellent.
We asked them whether or not we could swap out one of the appliances because they don’t have induction ranges. We would want to have an induction range in our unit and they said that would be no problem. They could accommodate that. We would buy the appliance, but they would install it and allow it to be placed in the unit. If somebody was looking for what they offer, I don’t think that they could find a better place.
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At Courtyard at Mt. Tabor, not only did we get to meet the marketing fellow who gave us the tour, but we did get to meet several of the staff members just briefly. We were able to interface with sever
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At Courtyard at Mt. Tabor, not only did we get to meet the marketing fellow who gave us the tour, but we did get to meet several of the staff members just briefly. We were able to interface with several of the residents there. It seemed like everybody was friendly and was having a good time. We liked the idea that this was not a big downpayment to enter and this was a month-to-month kind of arrangement. Despite that, they had people who had been living there for several years on a month-to-month kind of thing. No other commitment besides that.
They have a step-up in terms of care. It had a really friendly atmosphere. We didn’t get a chance to eat any of the food. I’m a pescatarian, which is a vegan but will eat fish and the menu there was very limited. The marketing director was excellent.
We asked them whether or not we could swap out one of the appliances because they don’t have induction ranges. We would want to have an induction range in our unit and they said that would be no problem. They could accommodate that. We would buy the appliance, but they would install it and allow it to be placed in the unit. If somebody was looking for what they offer, I don’t think that they could find a better place.
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Parkrose Chateau
3141 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, 97230
Parkrose Chateau was very nice, well-maintained, and very organized. They had lots of activities. The food we had was moderate. It was not the best food. We had to wait a long time, about half an hour
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Parkrose Chateau was very nice, well-maintained, and very organized. They had lots of activities. The food we had was moderate. It was not the best food. We had to wait a long time, about half an hour, to get our food. The apartments were fine. They were adequate, but they did not have a full-size refrigerator. The person who gave the tour was a salesman. He had a very rehearsed presentation. He was nice enough, although I would say, he was trying to make sure we would consider his facility. They have some garden spaces, a nice library, a pool table, a small weight room, and a nice walking path around the facility.
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Parkrose Chateau was very nice, well-maintained, and very organized. They had lots of activities. The food we had was moderate. It was not the best food. We had to wait a long time, about half an hour
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Parkrose Chateau was very nice, well-maintained, and very organized. They had lots of activities. The food we had was moderate. It was not the best food. We had to wait a long time, about half an hour, to get our food. The apartments were fine. They were adequate, but they did not have a full-size refrigerator. The person who gave the tour was a salesman. He had a very rehearsed presentation. He was nice enough, although I would say, he was trying to make sure we would consider his facility. They have some garden spaces, a nice library, a pool table, a small weight room, and a nice walking path around the facility.
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Russellville Park
20 S.E. 103rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97216
Russellville Park is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Russellville in Portland, Oregon. Visitors and residents love that Russellville Park is a spacious and clean facility with a modern and cozy
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Russellville Park is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Russellville in Portland, Oregon. Visitors and residents love that Russellville Park is a spacious and clean facility with a modern and cozy interior, and that the community boasts several restaurants and a coffee shop. Residents enjoy socializing in the activity room, exercising at the gym and reading in the library. The facility receives the most praise for scheduling an array of amazing activities, including bingo games, movie nights and exercise classes as well as bus trips to nearby attractions.
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Russellville Park is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Russellville in Portland, Oregon. Visitors and residents love that Russellville Park is a spacious and clean facility with a modern and cozy
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Russellville Park is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Russellville in Portland, Oregon. Visitors and residents love that Russellville Park is a spacious and clean facility with a modern and cozy interior, and that the community boasts several restaurants and a coffee shop. Residents enjoy socializing in the activity room, exercising at the gym and reading in the library. The facility receives the most praise for scheduling an array of amazing activities, including bingo games, movie nights and exercise classes as well as bus trips to nearby attractions.
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Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street, Portland, OR, 97221
My mom was at Cedar Sinai Park (Rose Schnitzer) for two weeks. Because it was a respite care and she has a dog, she was on the first floor. It was old and a little bit tattered as far as furniture and
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My mom was at Cedar Sinai Park (Rose Schnitzer) for two weeks. Because it was a respite care and she has a dog, she was on the first floor. It was old and a little bit tattered as far as furniture and appearance, but it was comfortable. The people were nice. The food looked good. My mom was a little bored, but other than that, everything went well. She has a little bit of problem with memory, so they gave her medications. I was not too thrilled with the nursing staff. Some were up to it, and some were a little bit loopy. They took her to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Somebody came and picked her up when entertainment was going on.
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My mom was at Cedar Sinai Park (Rose Schnitzer) for two weeks. Because it was a respite care and she has a dog, she was on the first floor. It was old and a little bit tattered as far as furniture and
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My mom was at Cedar Sinai Park (Rose Schnitzer) for two weeks. Because it was a respite care and she has a dog, she was on the first floor. It was old and a little bit tattered as far as furniture and appearance, but it was comfortable. The people were nice. The food looked good. My mom was a little bored, but other than that, everything went well. She has a little bit of problem with memory, so they gave her medications. I was not too thrilled with the nursing staff. Some were up to it, and some were a little bit loopy. They took her to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Somebody came and picked her up when entertainment was going on.
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Cherrywood Village
1417 SE 107th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97216
Portland, Oregon’s Cherrywood Village provides independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Residents and their loved ones rate amenities highly, including the swimming pool, fitness room,
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Portland, Oregon’s Cherrywood Village provides independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Residents and their loved ones rate amenities highly, including the swimming pool, fitness room, two outdoor courtyards, and the bright, airy ambiance created by abundant natural light streaming in through the many windows. High marks are also given to other onsite amenities such as the massage therapists, coffee shop, hair salon, art studio, theater and chapel. Praise is also given to the food and the helpful, pleasant attitude of the staff. Another favorite aspect is the 13-acre grounds with plenty of walking trails and places to sit.
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Portland, Oregon’s Cherrywood Village provides independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Residents and their loved ones rate amenities highly, including the swimming pool, fitness room,
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Portland, Oregon’s Cherrywood Village provides independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Residents and their loved ones rate amenities highly, including the swimming pool, fitness room, two outdoor courtyards, and the bright, airy ambiance created by abundant natural light streaming in through the many windows. High marks are also given to other onsite amenities such as the massage therapists, coffee shop, hair salon, art studio, theater and chapel. Praise is also given to the food and the helpful, pleasant attitude of the staff. Another favorite aspect is the 13-acre grounds with plenty of walking trails and places to sit.
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Parkview Christian Retirement Community
1825 NE 108th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97220
Clients of mine chose Parkview because they like the feel of the one-level campus with walkways from the apartments to community buildings. The couple are gardeners and walkers, so they really appreci
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Clients of mine chose Parkview because they like the feel of the one-level campus with walkways from the apartments to community buildings. The couple are gardeners and walkers, so they really appreciate the grounds at Parkview and the chance to get outside into the fresh air daily. They also like the proximity of Parkview to the Gateway Plaza for shopping.
When I went over with my clients to visit Parkview, we were most favorably impressed. The staff facilitated a great tour and invited us to lunch. We met residents who talked of how much they enjoyed the community. And we left with a sense that Parkview is a genuinely supportive place that values seniors.
My clients have been on the Parkview waitlist for a year and a half now and would dearly like to have me get their house sold this spring during the height of the real estate season.
But they are not going to market their home until their number comes up at Parkview, and they are happily moved in.
If they could do anything different, they said they would have put their name on the list a few years ago. That way, according to their understanding, if they reached the top of the list before they were ready, they could have passed but retained their top position.
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Clients of mine chose Parkview because they like the feel of the one-level campus with walkways from the apartments to community buildings. The couple are gardeners and walkers, so they really appreci
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Clients of mine chose Parkview because they like the feel of the one-level campus with walkways from the apartments to community buildings. The couple are gardeners and walkers, so they really appreciate the grounds at Parkview and the chance to get outside into the fresh air daily. They also like the proximity of Parkview to the Gateway Plaza for shopping.
When I went over with my clients to visit Parkview, we were most favorably impressed. The staff facilitated a great tour and invited us to lunch. We met residents who talked of how much they enjoyed the community. And we left with a sense that Parkview is a genuinely supportive place that values seniors.
My clients have been on the Parkview waitlist for a year and a half now and would dearly like to have me get their house sold this spring during the height of the real estate season.
But they are not going to market their home until their number comes up at Parkview, and they are happily moved in.
If they could do anything different, they said they would have put their name on the list a few years ago. That way, according to their understanding, if they reached the top of the list before they were ready, they could have passed but retained their top position.
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Hazelwood Community Apartments
11939 NE Davis St., Portland, OR, 97220
I am a resident of The Hazelwood Community Apartments. It’s great. I love it here. I am happy. My room is a 2-bedroom and it’s wonderful.
They have bingo, arts and crafts, social, and ice cream soci
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I am a resident of The Hazelwood Community Apartments. It’s great. I love it here. I am happy. My room is a 2-bedroom and it’s wonderful.
They have bingo, arts and crafts, social, and ice cream social. They have all kinds of stuff. They have an outdoor area with tables and chairs and there’s like a putting green and pots that have plants in them. It’s nice. They have an exercise room and a dining area for the people that already had food from before. They also have activities in there like bingo and stuff. There’s a laundry room and a place where you can take your garbage, so you don’t have to go out to the street. It’s nice. It’s a gated community.
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I am a resident of The Hazelwood Community Apartments. It’s great. I love it here. I am happy. My room is a 2-bedroom and it’s wonderful.
They have bingo, arts and crafts, social, and ice cream soci
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I am a resident of The Hazelwood Community Apartments. It’s great. I love it here. I am happy. My room is a 2-bedroom and it’s wonderful.
They have bingo, arts and crafts, social, and ice cream social. They have all kinds of stuff. They have an outdoor area with tables and chairs and there’s like a putting green and pots that have plants in them. It’s nice. They have an exercise room and a dining area for the people that already had food from before. They also have activities in there like bingo and stuff. There’s a laundry room and a place where you can take your garbage, so you don’t have to go out to the street. It’s nice. It’s a gated community.
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Markham House
10606 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219
Markham House is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Residents and their loved ones compliment Markham House for having kind, caring and competent staff and for the fre
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Markham House is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Residents and their loved ones compliment Markham House for having kind, caring and competent staff and for the fresh and tasty food. Residents like being able to choose between staying in a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment and are also impressed that this community has a fitness center and a library. However, Markham House receives the most praise for scheduling regular art, cooking and exercise classes as well as trips to shops, restaurants and nearby attractions.
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Markham House is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Residents and their loved ones compliment Markham House for having kind, caring and competent staff and for the fre
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Markham House is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Residents and their loved ones compliment Markham House for having kind, caring and competent staff and for the fresh and tasty food. Residents like being able to choose between staying in a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment and are also impressed that this community has a fitness center and a library. However, Markham House receives the most praise for scheduling regular art, cooking and exercise classes as well as trips to shops, restaurants and nearby attractions.
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Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills
4875 SW 78th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97225
We have a one-bedroom apartment here at the Courtyard. We find it to be clean and well maintained. The staff has been friendly and helpful. We attend some of the functions for us.
We have a one-bedroom apartment here at the Courtyard. We find it to be clean and well maintained. The staff has been friendly and helpful. We attend some of the functions for us.
Touchmark in the West Hills
840 SW Touchmark Way, Portland, OR, 97225
Touchmark in the West Hills was very nice and brand new. They aren’t open yet, but the people I’ve worked with are lovely, caring, warm, and transparent as far as what the care will be. The facilities
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Touchmark in the West Hills was very nice and brand new. They aren’t open yet, but the people I’ve worked with are lovely, caring, warm, and transparent as far as what the care will be. The facilities were aesthetically beautiful. They are full-service assisted living, memory care, and pre-memory care.
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Touchmark in the West Hills was very nice and brand new. They aren’t open yet, but the people I’ve worked with are lovely, caring, warm, and transparent as far as what the care will be. The facilities
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Touchmark in the West Hills was very nice and brand new. They aren’t open yet, but the people I’ve worked with are lovely, caring, warm, and transparent as far as what the care will be. The facilities were aesthetically beautiful. They are full-service assisted living, memory care, and pre-memory care.
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Kenilworth Park Plaza
3214 SE Holgate Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97202
I chose to live at Kenilworth Park Plaza Retirement Homes because they were the first one that had an opening among the places I had applied for. The staff were extremely helpful, very considerate and
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I chose to live at Kenilworth Park Plaza Retirement Homes because they were the first one that had an opening among the places I had applied for. The staff were extremely helpful, very considerate and they helped with each way they could. The manager was wonderful. They were just very good and very nice. I was very happy and it was much better than the last place I was in. I love it so far.
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I chose to live at Kenilworth Park Plaza Retirement Homes because they were the first one that had an opening among the places I had applied for. The staff were extremely helpful, very considerate and
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I chose to live at Kenilworth Park Plaza Retirement Homes because they were the first one that had an opening among the places I had applied for. The staff were extremely helpful, very considerate and they helped with each way they could. The manager was wonderful. They were just very good and very nice. I was very happy and it was much better than the last place I was in. I love it so far.
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Lents Village Apartments
10325 SE Holgate, Portland, OR, 97233
I do recommend Lents Village. It’s a nice facility and they got a nice manager. The area is very clean and very well managed.
I do recommend Lents Village. It’s a nice facility and they got a nice manager. The area is very clean and very well managed.
The Ackerly at Timberland
11795 NW Cedar Falls Drive, Portland, OR, 97229
The Ackerly at Timberland is located just off of Sunset Highway in Portland, Oregon near Timerland Park and Timberland Town Center. Residents have 24/7 access to therapy, game and weight rooms, a
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The Ackerly at Timberland is located just off of Sunset Highway in Portland, Oregon near Timerland Park and Timberland Town Center. Residents have 24/7 access to therapy, game and weight rooms, all of which are located on the facility’s ground floor. The Ackerly at Timberland features a la carte entrees for lunch and dinner, and residents are appreciative of the menu choices and the delicious home-cooked meals. Residents enjoy trips to the nearby stores and mini-mall, and visitors are impressed by the studio apartments with kitchens featuring full-sized appliances.
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The Ackerly at Timberland is located just off of Sunset Highway in Portland, Oregon near Timerland Park and Timberland Town Center. Residents have 24/7 access to therapy, game and weight rooms, a
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The Ackerly at Timberland is located just off of Sunset Highway in Portland, Oregon near Timerland Park and Timberland Town Center. Residents have 24/7 access to therapy, game and weight rooms, all of which are located on the facility’s ground floor. The Ackerly at Timberland features a la carte entrees for lunch and dinner, and residents are appreciative of the menu choices and the delicious home-cooked meals. Residents enjoy trips to the nearby stores and mini-mall, and visitors are impressed by the studio apartments with kitchens featuring full-sized appliances.
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Northwest Place
2420 Northwest Marshall Street, Portland, OR, 97210
My partner and I moved into NW Place because we loved the neighborhood and we wanted independent living with a dining room and activities. We were willing to pay more in order to have these amenities
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My partner and I moved into NW Place because we loved the neighborhood and we wanted independent living with a dining room and activities. We were willing to pay more in order to have these amenities. Our unit is fine and we have settled in. The local staff people are wonderful, but we learned that they can only obey SRG corporate… in California. Since Covid hit, SRG keeps changing rules, and issuing edicts without compensating the residents. The closures of the dining room and the cancellation of activities don’t make sense. These actions are taken without any logic and without any input from the residents. Although we are all wearing masks, activities are limited to 6 people and we are socially distanced in the dining room, corporate SRG keeps removing amenities. This is occurring even when there are no known cases of Covid in the building. There is no one to complain to who can do anything because the local personnel are just taking orders from SRG corporate. I will never recommend an SRG "INDEPENDENT LIVING" facility to anyone. Beware! It really is not independent living. My rating is based on food delivered in cardboard boxes to our rooms, activities canceled, and the staff of SRG corporate (whoever they are) who make decisions with no input from residents of this independent living facility.
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My partner and I moved into NW Place because we loved the neighborhood and we wanted independent living with a dining room and activities. We were willing to pay more in order to have these amenities
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My partner and I moved into NW Place because we loved the neighborhood and we wanted independent living with a dining room and activities. We were willing to pay more in order to have these amenities. Our unit is fine and we have settled in. The local staff people are wonderful, but we learned that they can only obey SRG corporate… in California. Since Covid hit, SRG keeps changing rules, and issuing edicts without compensating the residents. The closures of the dining room and the cancellation of activities don’t make sense. These actions are taken without any logic and without any input from the residents. Although we are all wearing masks, activities are limited to 6 people and we are socially distanced in the dining room, corporate SRG keeps removing amenities. This is occurring even when there are no known cases of Covid in the building. There is no one to complain to who can do anything because the local personnel are just taking orders from SRG corporate. I will never recommend an SRG "INDEPENDENT LIVING" facility to anyone. Beware! It really is not independent living. My rating is based on food delivered in cardboard boxes to our rooms, activities canceled, and the staff of SRG corporate (whoever they are) who make decisions with no input from residents of this independent living facility.
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West Hills Village Senior Residence
5711 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR, 97219
West Hills Village Senior Residence had independent living and assisted care all in one building. They were all intermingled when I was there. They weren’t expecting me and the guy was giving a tour t
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West Hills Village Senior Residence had independent living and assisted care all in one building. They were all intermingled when I was there. They weren’t expecting me and the guy was giving a tour to someone else when I was there. So, someone came and took me to the dining room, because I had gone there wanting to have lunch to check out what their food was like. I don’t know how long I sat there at the table but it was a long time before one of the waiters came to ask me what I would like to eat. The special for the day was a Polish sausage and hash brown patty. So I asked for that, thinking I was going to get a Polish sausage, well it was cut up in some kind of sauce and it was terrible. The hash brown patty was edible.
The guy finally came in and gave me a tour. He was nice. The rooms were larger than the other two places I had seen, but it’s kind of down below the surrounding area. So you kind of feel like you’re at the bottom. I was not pleasantly impressed at all. The decor just wasn’t what I liked. I guess it was OK for people who like that kind of decor, something that was dark.
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West Hills Village Senior Residence had independent living and assisted care all in one building. They were all intermingled when I was there. They weren’t expecting me and the guy was giving a tour t
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West Hills Village Senior Residence had independent living and assisted care all in one building. They were all intermingled when I was there. They weren’t expecting me and the guy was giving a tour to someone else when I was there. So, someone came and took me to the dining room, because I had gone there wanting to have lunch to check out what their food was like. I don’t know how long I sat there at the table but it was a long time before one of the waiters came to ask me what I would like to eat. The special for the day was a Polish sausage and hash brown patty. So I asked for that, thinking I was going to get a Polish sausage, well it was cut up in some kind of sauce and it was terrible. The hash brown patty was edible.
The guy finally came in and gave me a tour. He was nice. The rooms were larger than the other two places I had seen, but it’s kind of down below the surrounding area. So you kind of feel like you’re at the bottom. I was not pleasantly impressed at all. The decor just wasn’t what I liked. I guess it was OK for people who like that kind of decor, something that was dark.
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Westmoreland’s Union Manor
6404 SE 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97202
The apartment is just great. Wish AC units were maintained, they stink of mold and many are complaining. Maintenance will first blame you for whatever any issue is. The laundry area looks nice and c
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The apartment is just great. Wish AC units were maintained, they stink of mold and many are complaining. Maintenance will first blame you for whatever any issue is. The laundry area looks nice and clean but the machines are filthy inside and never cleaned properly. Run a washer full of water and look inside to see gray sudsy stinky water. Remove your clean wash and take a sniff and it is moldy smelling, sometimes full of hair. These machines are used to clean up after bed bug infestations, the beautician who leaves the machines full of hair, People who are nursing seeping wounds, incontinence, old sick dogs, these machines need to be cleaned inside. The halls are carpeted and residents act like they are filthy backstreets dragging leaking greasy bags to the garbage chute. Some staff is great but most do not want to help you or hear from you. The little store is stocked well and many here never go out instead using it to buy all needs from. The pandemic has been handled well here and immediate steps were taken to get us all vaccinated asap. There is a huge issue with homeless people setting up right across the street from us taking up most of the west side of 23rd. There is constant racket from partying, generators running and many residents are now missing catalytic converters and whatever else is not welded down. If you live on the East side of the building there is constant racket from the trains running while parked all day and night for days. Also the highway is very noisy. The gardens and orchard are nice, we have fresh fruit in the fall and there is always help needed to maintain the gardens if you like.
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The apartment is just great. Wish AC units were maintained, they stink of mold and many are complaining. Maintenance will first blame you for whatever any issue is. The laundry area looks nice and c
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The apartment is just great. Wish AC units were maintained, they stink of mold and many are complaining. Maintenance will first blame you for whatever any issue is. The laundry area looks nice and clean but the machines are filthy inside and never cleaned properly. Run a washer full of water and look inside to see gray sudsy stinky water. Remove your clean wash and take a sniff and it is moldy smelling, sometimes full of hair. These machines are used to clean up after bed bug infestations, the beautician who leaves the machines full of hair, People who are nursing seeping wounds, incontinence, old sick dogs, these machines need to be cleaned inside. The halls are carpeted and residents act like they are filthy backstreets dragging leaking greasy bags to the garbage chute. Some staff is great but most do not want to help you or hear from you. The little store is stocked well and many here never go out instead using it to buy all needs from. The pandemic has been handled well here and immediate steps were taken to get us all vaccinated asap. There is a huge issue with homeless people setting up right across the street from us taking up most of the west side of 23rd. There is constant racket from partying, generators running and many residents are now missing catalytic converters and whatever else is not welded down. If you live on the East side of the building there is constant racket from the trains running while parked all day and night for days. Also the highway is very noisy. The gardens and orchard are nice, we have fresh fruit in the fall and there is always help needed to maintain the gardens if you like.
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Holladay Park Plaza
1300 NE 16th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232
Holladay Park Plaza was my sister-in-law’s second choice. It’s an urban environment. They have a parking garage, but the parking is quite limited. She really wanted to go there several years ago and t
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Holladay Park Plaza was my sister-in-law’s second choice. It’s an urban environment. They have a parking garage, but the parking is quite limited. She really wanted to go there several years ago and then they didn’t do that, and now her situation has changed enough that she just wasn’t interested in the urban aspect. Someone who likes more urban type living would really enjoy that. The staff was very personable. We didn’t interact with as many staff there, just the marketing person mainly. Interestingly, they didn’t have very much air-conditioning going, and it was a hot day, so that was not good, and the marketing person’s office was hot. She does not get air-conditioning and I would have to say she is doing five plus work putting up with that condition. I don’t know why they don’t provide air-conditioning in that room, maybe it’s just because it’s never been needed before, but it was way too hot to be making a good impression. They have great views though, and they’re a little bigger than some of the other places. They have pretty much the same amenities that everyone offers. They have a gym. They have quite a lot of resident participation.
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Holladay Park Plaza was my sister-in-law’s second choice. It’s an urban environment. They have a parking garage, but the parking is quite limited. She really wanted to go there several years ago and t
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Holladay Park Plaza was my sister-in-law’s second choice. It’s an urban environment. They have a parking garage, but the parking is quite limited. She really wanted to go there several years ago and then they didn’t do that, and now her situation has changed enough that she just wasn’t interested in the urban aspect. Someone who likes more urban type living would really enjoy that. The staff was very personable. We didn’t interact with as many staff there, just the marketing person mainly. Interestingly, they didn’t have very much air-conditioning going, and it was a hot day, so that was not good, and the marketing person’s office was hot. She does not get air-conditioning and I would have to say she is doing five plus work putting up with that condition. I don’t know why they don’t provide air-conditioning in that room, maybe it’s just because it’s never been needed before, but it was way too hot to be making a good impression. They have great views though, and they’re a little bigger than some of the other places. They have pretty much the same amenities that everyone offers. They have a gym. They have quite a lot of resident participation.
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Gateway Care and Retirement
10141 East Burnside, Portland, OR, 97216
I had to leave in a hurry, leaving behind valuable items because they said they had no control over the residents in the Independent wing over masks and social distancing. I walked past the dining are
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I had to leave in a hurry, leaving behind valuable items because they said they had no control over the residents in the Independent wing over masks and social distancing. I walked past the dining area, one lunchtime, and there were at least twenty people seated at tables no more than three feet apart. None of them were wearing masks. I have had autoimmune diseases could not risk getting Covid-19, fearing my body would not handle it. I left without a 30-day notice and they are charging me for the full month of October. Plus they added on a mysterious $575 sum. AND they have tried to return my valuable MacPro Computer. They insist I get on risky public transportation to come to their risky location to pick up my valuables. My life is worth more than my valuables.
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I had to leave in a hurry, leaving behind valuable items because they said they had no control over the residents in the Independent wing over masks and social distancing. I walked past the dining are
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I had to leave in a hurry, leaving behind valuable items because they said they had no control over the residents in the Independent wing over masks and social distancing. I walked past the dining area, one lunchtime, and there were at least twenty people seated at tables no more than three feet apart. None of them were wearing masks. I have had autoimmune diseases could not risk getting Covid-19, fearing my body would not handle it. I left without a 30-day notice and they are charging me for the full month of October. Plus they added on a mysterious $575 sum. AND they have tried to return my valuable MacPro Computer. They insist I get on risky public transportation to come to their risky location to pick up my valuables. My life is worth more than my valuables.
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The Heights at Columbia Knoll
8320 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97220
My sister lives in The Heights at Columbia Knoll and she’s happy there. They have a movie room and an exercise room. I’ve talked to one of the staff and she was very nice and very helpful. Right now,
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My sister lives in The Heights at Columbia Knoll and she’s happy there. They have a movie room and an exercise room. I’ve talked to one of the staff and she was very nice and very helpful. Right now, they don’t have a lot, because of COVID. They had to discontinue the meal program, but from what I understand, they’re going to get another type of meal program.
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My sister lives in The Heights at Columbia Knoll and she’s happy there. They have a movie room and an exercise room. I’ve talked to one of the staff and she was very nice and very helpful. Right now,
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My sister lives in The Heights at Columbia Knoll and she’s happy there. They have a movie room and an exercise room. I’ve talked to one of the staff and she was very nice and very helpful. Right now, they don’t have a lot, because of COVID. They had to discontinue the meal program, but from what I understand, they’re going to get another type of meal program.
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