If you’re looking for independent living in the Portland area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Portland. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 256 independent living facilities in Portland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gateway, Raleigh Hills and Wilkes.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Beaverton, Boring or Camas.
Independent Living
All of the residents seem to be happy. They are friendly. The residents seem to have some turnover. The staff is consistent. Pick up for food could be more consistent on direction for orders. You have to kind of guess when the food was ready. You have to look for a cart to know if the food is ready for pickup. I would prefer the cart.
Read moreWhat stuck out to us most about Cornell Landing was the close location, the cleanliness of the facility, the food is awesome, and just the whole personality of the staff members. They are very responsive and you can tell that they truly care about their residents. I would absolutely recommend them to others looking.
Read moreI like that they don't have hallways of rooms. it feels like a home or apartment living. They have a lounge area between the rooms. So it feels more more like instead of a facility.
Read more1400 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....
... Read morePacifica Calaroga Terrace gave an excellent tour. But the model apartment was up on 15th floor, and I wasn’t sure I would be...
20 SE 103rd Ave, Portland, OR 97216
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Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...
... Read moreWe toured Russellville Park and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We chose another community because it was a better ...
11205 Southwest Summerfield Drive, Tigard, OR 97224
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Summerfield Estates is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, just minutes from shops, restaurants and local hospitals. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared...
... Read moreI liked this community a lot, it cost a lot more and did not have any studio openings when we reached out to them.
6125 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
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Courtyard at Mt. Tabor: Comfortable Senior LivingAssisted Living - Immediate OpeningsCourtyard at Mt. Tabor is a senior living community dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service in a luxuriously comfortable, home-like environment. Not part of a large chain, but instead privately...
... Read morewe toured Courtyard at Mt. Tabor and the staff were very friendly and helpful. we chose another community because it had a be...
8517 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
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Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
... Read moreOne of the better communities. The staff are very personal and open to input. The meals are really good and they have good fo...
11939 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97220
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Are you looking to become part of a thriving, active community full of opportunities to bring new meaning to your lifestyle?The Hazelwood Community Apartments is a vibrant community in NE Portland that offers independent living for people with disabilities and those 62 & better. Your apartment...
... Read moreThe process was smooth. The manager we worked with was helpful. The neighborhood isn't as good as it could be; however, I f...
2828 SE Taylor, Portland, OR 97214
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Welcome, Thank you for your interest in Hawthorne Gardens. Home is a place where you find comfort, a feeling of security, and a sense of belonging. We make it our goal to create just that. Hawthorne Gardens is nestled in the historic neighborhood of Southeast Portland, where there is a true...
... Read moreIt is a really great place to live. Aside of the fact that they seem short staffed and having trouble keeping up on the house...
11552 Southwest Lesser Road, Portland, OR 97219
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Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
... Read moreMy wife and I have lived here for two and a half years now. For the most part it has been good to great. The workers that hav...
11777 SW Queen Elizabeth, King City, OR 97224
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King City Senior Village is an independent living community located in King City, Oregon. Our community is located in the best area of Washington County's Pacific Northwest, with beautiful views Bull Mountain. We're also a short walking distance from prime shopping and dining, and a short drive...
... Read moreThis community was great but the location was not as good. Also the floor plans were not what I was looking for.
10606 Southwest Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
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Markham House offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Markham House we have set colossal...
... Read more9860 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229
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Cornell Landing offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living residents...
... Read moreWhat stuck out to us most about Cornell Landing was the close location, the cleanliness of the facility, the food is awesome,...
13031 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97236
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Arcadia Senior Living is a locally owned and operated assisted living community focused on personalized care, purposeful living, and happy residents. Our team of healthcare professionals determines a care plan for each person, which is personalized to meet each resident’s unique needs. We...
... Read moreArcadia Senior Living has been working hard to treat every resident with compassion & respect for the individual choices the...
12140 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266
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Senior Haven is a residential care community that provides residents with the opportunity to enjoy their lives and appreciate all of the natural beauty around them. Located in Portland, OR this community offers much to its residents in terms of location, and family members of the residents will...
... Read moreThe community and activities director is very accommodating to my loved one's requests. The value is good. I think Senior ...
10141 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
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We are family owned properties that are conveniently located off of Interstate 205 in northeast Portland. Our campus communities offer services and amenities that enhance living. Our goals over the years have been to consistently offer affordable living accommodations, without sacrificing the...
... Read moreOur sister really likes the smaller scale of this community, it gives off more of a small atmosphere and it has been easy for...
5711 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
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West Hills Village is an elegant, yet charming, senior living community located in the heart of Portland's Multnomah Village neighborhood. Hidden away from the bustle of the city and surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, you'll find a lifestyle focused on customer service and outstanding...
... Read more9355 SW McDonald Street, Tigard, OR 97224
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Woodland Heights Assisted Living Residence is Tigard’s best kept secret. Nestled in majestic fir trees it is conveniently located to Highway 217 and just minutes from social business and Washington Square. The beauty of Woodlands Heights shines from withing; staff and management work together as...
... Read moreWoodland Heights is a top-notch assisted living facility. The staff are capable, kind, and caring. They have very little turn...
15000 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97224
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
The housecleaning that came in could have used some improvement, I think they did the bare minimum on the resident rooms. But...
3450 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227
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Provides: Senior Aparments
The Canyons introduces an entirely new way to live. It’s an entirely accessible, urban and modern apartment community in the heart of North Portland, Oregon — with a concierge and COVID-19 safety features designed right into the building. Perfect for active adults, anyone with limited mobility...
... Read more6140 SW Boundary Street, Portland, OR 97221
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At Rose Schnitzer Manor, you’ll join a family of neighbors who love their home. We know because they keep telling their friends! You’ll love our staff, a talented and dedicated team who deliver care with heart. Join a community focused on enriching your journey.Our community is comprised of...
... Read more12221 SE Kelly St, Portland, OR 97236
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The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milwaukie, OR with an average of $2,523 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Portland, OR, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Portland, OR, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Portland is a very walkable city and offers excellent transportation options. Public transportation in Portland is provided by TriMet, which operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail transit services throughout the metropolitan area. Reduced fares are available for seniors. The city is also renowned for its bicycle infrastructure.
Portland has several excellent hospitals, offering services that range from emergency room visits to specialist care. Top hospitals in the area include Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and OHSU Hospital.
While living in Portland, you can watch as cultural gems mingle with authentic history to create an atmosphere that inspires awe and adventure. There are monthly art walks, microbreweries, and coffeehouses, and museums peppered throughout the city. Visit one of the top-rated repertory theatres, see the amazing collection of indigenous art at the Portland Museum of Art, and groove with the Portland Jazz Festival. If you love the outdoors, there are a number of nature preserves you can hike through, as Portland sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. Portland is known for its parks, bridges, and bicycle paths, as well as its overall eco-friendliness.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Portland, Oregon are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Portland retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Portland is about $2,700 in the city proper, and $2,666 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Oregon is around $2,437.
For this type of senior living, Portland, Oregon offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
As with most other major West Coast cities, Portland has a very high cost of living compared to other destinations. The cost-of-living index is rated at nearly 50 points higher than the national average of 100. However, many seniors find Portland to be a more affordable option than Seattle or the Bay Area due to the fact that the city has a comparatively low cost for consumer goods and groceries, coupled with zero sales tax.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax | Sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 100 | $1,563 | 21.5% | $352,295 | $61,532 | Top estate tax rate is 16% with an exemption threshold of $1 million | 0.0% |
There are at least 8 general hospitals that provide emergency services to the city. Three of the highest rated hospitals in Portland are:
Portland has a warm-summer Mediterranean type climate. This means that the summers in the city are quite pleasant with lots of sunshine and cool breezes. The winters in the city are rainy with a majority of the days having overcast cloud cover. On average, the humidity level for Portland is roughly 71%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 82%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69°F | 85°F (August) | 53°F (August) | 42°F | 53°F (February) | 34°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 44 (Good) | 71 in December (Moderate) |
Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation and Inclement Weather
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3” | 6” (November) | 3” |
2016 Presidential Election
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 73.30% | 17.03% | 9.67% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 16% | 48% | 19% |
Population Statistics
| Population city metro | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 647,805 | 2,052,796 | 1,874 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 0.69% |
Age
| Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 23% | 10% | 5% | 3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more | Other or Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8% | 5.7% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 77.4% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 41,111 | 58 | 5 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7% | 70% | 13% | 16% | 4% | 6% |
Portland is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
The hip, urban heart of Oregon starts with Portland. There’s a world class music scene, a sparkling waterfront, world-class chefs – all in Oregon’s most diverse travel destination. It’s home to professional sporting teams such as the Portland Trailblazers (NBA) and Portland Timbers (MLS) as well as smaller professional leagues to enjoy.
While living in Portland, you can watch as cultural gems mingle with authentic history to create an atmosphere that inspires awe and adventure. There’s monthly art walks, microbreweries, coffeehouses, and museums that are peppered throughout the city. Visit one of the top-rated repertory theatres, see the amazing collection of indigenous art at the Portland Museum of Art, and groove with the Portland Jazz Festival.
If you love the outdoors, there are nature preserves you can hike through as Portland sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges, and bicycle paths, as well as its overall eco-friendliness.
Northwest Place, Rose Schnitzer Manor and Cornell Landing of Cedar Mill are the top rated independent living facilities near Portland, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 256 independent living facilities near Portland, Oregon. See the full list.
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