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Best Independent Living in Milwaukie, OR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 32 independent living communities in Milwaukie, OR using OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in OR
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Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Milwaukie, OR. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Milwaukie, OR. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Willamette View
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Portland (Southeast River Road)
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 67
Rank #344 / 351
Yes
45
Facility 45
OR AVG 55
Rank #316 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
32
Facility 32
OR AVG 21
Rank #59 / 375
-5
8
Facility 8
OR AVG 31
Rank #56 / 284
1.6
Facility 1.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #39 / 284
Willamette View, IncMatthew Hartley
Courtyard at Mount Tabor
IL
AL
MC
Portland (Southeast Portland)
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 67
Rank #105 / 351
Yes
68
Facility 68
OR AVG 55
Rank #172 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
34
Facility 34
OR AVG 21
Rank #48 / 375
A+7
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #86 / 284
3.0
Facility 3.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #88 / 284
Sssht Opco Se Division Street, LLCGelissa Crichton-Jean-Joseph
The Forum at Town Center
IL
AL
NH
Happy Valley (Southeast Causey Avenue)
87
Facility 87
OR AVG 67
Rank #83 / 351
Yes
72
Facility 72
OR AVG 55
Rank #148 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
OR AVG 21
Rank #33 / 375
-4
15
Facility 15
OR AVG 31
Rank #93 / 284
3.8
Facility 3.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #67 / 284
Snh Al Trs, IncSylvie Zotoff
Sellwood Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Portland (Southeast Portland)
100
Facility 100
OR AVG 67
Rank #49 / 351
Yes
87
Facility 87
OR AVG 55
Rank #47 / 475
-
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 21
Rank #208 / 375
A+5
18
Facility 18
OR AVG 31
Rank #118 / 284
3.6
Facility 3.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #167 / 284
Sellwood Senior Living, LLCKerry Riley
NorthWest Place
IL
MC
Portland (Northwest Portland)
-Yes
94
Facility 94
OR AVG 55
Rank #9 / 475
1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
OR AVG 21
Rank #33 / 375
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West Hills Village Senior Residence
IL
Portland (Southwest Portland)
150
Facility 150
OR AVG 67
Rank #10 / 351
Yes
31
Facility 31
OR AVG 55
Rank #381 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed
38
Facility 38
OR AVG 21
Rank #26 / 375
-5
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #249 / 284
4.2
Facility 4.2
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #270 / 284
West Hills Village Limited PartnershipRoselynn Rockwood
Calaroga Terrace
IL
AL
RC
Portland (Northeast Portland)
-Yes
92
Facility 92
OR AVG 55
Rank #22 / 475
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
The Springs at Clackamas Woods
IL
AL
MC
Milwaukie (North Clackamas)
58
Facility 58
OR AVG 67
Rank #198 / 351
No
61
Facility 61
OR AVG 55
Rank #209 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 21
Rank #118 / 375
-3
12
Facility 12
OR AVG 31
Rank #53 / 284
4.0
Facility 4.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #127 / 284
Tsl Clack Ops, LLCCari Fernandez
Courtyard Fountains
IL
AL
RC
Gresham (North Central)
53
Facility 53
OR AVG 67
Rank #216 / 351
Yes
79
Facility 79
OR AVG 55
Rank #93 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 21
Rank #136 / 375
-5
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 31
Rank #124 / 284
4.4
Facility 4.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #122 / 284
Arhc Cfgreor01 Trs, LLCJessica Prater
Kirkland Union Manors
IL
Portland (Lents)
150
Facility 150
OR AVG 67
Rank #10 / 351
No
90
Facility 90
OR AVG 55
Rank #29 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed-------
Rose Villa
IL
NH
SNF
Portland
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 67
Rank #330 / 351
No
29
Facility 29
OR AVG 55
Rank #387 / 475
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Miramont Pointe
IL
AL
MC
RC
Clackamas
186
Facility 186
OR AVG 67
Rank #2 / 351
Yes
15
Facility 15
OR AVG 55
Rank #425 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 21
Rank #179 / 375
B-6
37
Facility 37
OR AVG 31
Rank #211 / 284
6.2
Facility 6.2
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #186 / 284
Mp, LLCTrevor Taylor
Russellville Park
IL
AL
MC
Portland (Hazelwood)
20
Facility 20
OR AVG 67
Rank #325 / 351
Yes
79
Facility 79
OR AVG 55
Rank #93 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
OR AVG 21
Rank #241 / 375
-5
19
Facility 19
OR AVG 31
Rank #107 / 284
3.8
Facility 3.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #154 / 284
Russellville III, LLCWilliam Grady
The Springs at Happy Valley
IL
AL
MC
Happy Valley (Rock Creek)
92
Facility 92
OR AVG 67
Rank #69 / 351
Yes
42
Facility 42
OR AVG 55
Rank #327 / 475
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
OR AVG 21
Rank #340 / 375
-2
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 31
Rank #63 / 284
7.0
Facility 7.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #243 / 284
Hsre-Springs Viii Trs, LLCTimothy Watson
Bonaventure of Tigard
IL
AL
MC
Tigard (Metzger)
23
Facility 23
OR AVG 67
Rank #322 / 351
Yes
35
Facility 35
OR AVG 55
Rank #354 / 475
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
OR AVG 21
Rank #118 / 375
-4
31
Facility 31
OR AVG 31
Rank #174 / 284
7.8
Facility 7.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #251 / 284
Bonaventure Of Tigard, LLCMakayla Monaco
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Overview of Willamette View

Discover lasting communications, vibrant activities, and comprehensive care services at Willamette View in Clackamas County, Portland, OR, a reliable senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care. Choose from an array of 140 floor plans across a wide range of housing styles and settings, from one one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom residences. With a round-the-clock team and nurses that provide medication management, daily bedmaking and laundry service are available to make residents’ lives safe and easier. With most of the chores handled, residents are able to spend more time for themselves and participate in a wide range of vibrant and interesting community activities and events. With access to in-patient physical, speech and occupational therapies, residents needing it after a hospital stay are guaranteed to live a full and active lifestyle. Residents also enjoy deliciously prepared meals served in various dining spaces, providing them the nourishment they need to live an active and productive day to day life.

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Courtyard at Mount Tabor

6125 Se Division St, Portland, OR 97206
Overview of Courtyard at Mount Tabor

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Courtyard at Mount Tabor is a senior living community in Southeast Portland, Oregon. The community has served residents for 34 years. It’s licensed for 80 beds in a three-story building. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes.

Operated by SSSHT OpCo SE Division Street, LLC, the community is managed by administrator Gelissa Crichton-Jean-Joseph. Its location on SE Division Street is about 1.5 miles from Providence Portland Medical Center. Residents can conveniently access nearby hospital care for ongoing appointments. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 68, so some nearby errands can be completed on foot. Other destinations are easier to reach by car.

Transportation services, fitness programs and recreation activities keep residents active and engaged. The community also welcomes pets. Residents can bring a companion animal when they move in.

Inspections by Oregon’s Department of Human Services have mainly reviewed food service sanitation, building maintenance, documentation, staffing, and safety procedures. These are common areas of oversight for assisted living communities like Courtyard at Mount Tabor.

Families interested in Courtyard at Mount Tabor should ask about current pricing and apartment availability. The community offers three levels of care in one location. It’s a practical option for families planning for care needs that may change over time.

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Overview of The Forum at Town Center

Situated within a 10-acre nature oasis and scenic northwest charm, The Forum at Town Center is a stress-free senior living community, offering independent living and assisted living. Residents can live independently or with extra care and support in spacious residences, including studios, one and two-bedroom apartments. The community conducts a variety of activities designed to help residents stay sharp and active, such as yoga or tai chi Wellness Program classes, riveting lectures, or hear from fascinating speakers and discover new interests through the Curiosity club.

Committed to giving residents more time to relax and explore without the worries of chores, the community provides weekly housekeeping, linen services, and delicious meals prepared by top-notch chefs. Round the clock support is provided by an RN and dedicated team members, ensuring residents’ needs are met. Residents find leisure and enjoyment with amenities such as a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon, billiards room, and safeway store. Whatever your interests are, there’s always something to explore at The Forum at Town Center.

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Overview of Sellwood Senior Living

Nestled in Multnomah County, Portland, OR, Sellwood Senior Living is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care options. Residents here are provided with sophisticated living spaces featuring easy to navigate floor plans, weekly housekeeping, trash services, as well as laundry and linen services for a comfortable and worry-free living. Those who wish to maintain their independence but need assistance with daily living activities are provided with personalized care plans made in coordination with residents, their families, and the community’s care team.

Residents enjoy a truly life enhancing living experience with a vibrant daily calendar and regular planned outings. The community is also conveniently located near restaurants, eateries, parks, and recreation areas, providing residents with plenty of opportunities for recreation and leisure, complemented with the convenience of having scheduled transportation services. Restaurant style-ding and a wide array of cozy and inviting community spaces are also offered, such as a salon, theater, outdoor grilling areas, and walking trails.

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Overview of NorthWest Place

NorthWest Place is an independent living community located at 2420 NW Marshall Street in Portland, Oregon. Operated by Senior Resource Group LLC under Director Jenny Kennedy, the mid-rise building has been serving the surrounding neighborhood for 37 years.

The property provides private residences in one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment configurations. Because this is an independent living community, residents manage their own daily schedules, while the community supplies supportive services like routine housekeeping, local transportation, beauty salon access, and fitness classes. Daily dining is organized under the signature Dine Your Way program, which centers on balanced meals tailored to individual choices.

The property is pet-friendly and includes on-site parking for residents and visitors. Sited in a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 94, the location is positioned roughly a quarter-mile from Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, keeping neighborhood retail and clinical care within pedestrian reach.

Prospective families can contact the Northwest Marshall Street community office directly to verify current monthly rates, evaluate available floor plans, or coordinate a tour of the facility.

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Overview of West Hills Village Senior Residence

West Hills Village Senior Residence is an upscale community in Portland, OR, offering an elegant and vibrant setting for those seeking independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Residents here thrive with personalized care plans, daily living, assistance, and convenient access to rehabilitation services in their neighboring communities. With 24-hour team availability and an emergency call system, residents are granted peace of mind and safety.

Most of the chores are also handled, so residents can focus on engaging in their wide selection of activities and events. Three chef-prepared meals and thoughtful amenities like a fitness center, chapel, and library are also offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. At West Hills Village Senior Residence, they always strive to improve their services and provide residents with a seamless combination of quality care and enriching experiences for a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Calaroga Terrace

Calaroga Terrace sits at 1400 NE 2nd Ave in Portland, and it covers real ground: assisted living, independent living, and respite care, all under one high-rise roof. The apartment mix runs studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom, so there’s actual range here depending on what kind of space someone needs.

Location-wise, this is about as walkable as it gets. A Walk Score of 92 puts it in walker’s paradise territory, meaning daily errands genuinely don’t require a car, and there’s a real density of shops and services within reach on foot.

On the care side, respite stays are available for families who need short-term relief, and licensed nurses and CNAs are part of the staffing mix, which runs 24 hours. There’s also an active living program built into the structure here, so support and independence aren’t treated as opposites.

Meals are chef-prepared, and residents get a full-service hair salon, a courtyard, and a library to use day to day. The activity calendar runs weekly and includes things like bingo, walking groups, tai chi, and gardening clubs, real variety, not just a token box checked. Between the walkable setting, the range of care levels under one roof, and a built-out activity and amenity structure, Calaroga Terrace reads as a community set up to support residents through more than one stage of senior living without requiring a move elsewhere.

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Overview of The Springs at Clackamas Woods

The Springs at Clackamas Woods in Clackamas County, Milwaukie, OR, is a dependable senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can find the ideal residence that matches their preferences with an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with a convenient kitchenette, private bathroom, and ample storage. A kind and hardworking care team is available 24/7 to provide a range of health services and personal care, including grooming, dressing, mobility, and medication management.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and concierge services are provided to make residents as comfortable as possible without the common worries of daily living. Wireless emergency call systems are installed throughout the community to keep residents safe and secure, providing them with peace of mind and comfort. A variety of wellness & social activities combined with an all-inclusive meal plan, makes sure residents are always energized, active, and healthy.

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Overview of Courtyard Fountains

Operating for 26 years, Courtyard Fountains is a 53-bed assisted living community on Southeast 223rd Avenue South in Gresham, Oregon. The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for residents with different levels of independence. The location has a Walk Score of 79. Most errands can be completed on foot, and many daily essentials are within a short walking distance.

The community is operated by Arhc Cfgreor01 Trs, LLC and administered by Jessica Prater. The surrounding neighborhood is very walkable. Visiting family members can get around on foot or reach nearby services and amenities.

State inspections by the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities have focused on food safety and storage practices, infection control protocols, medication management, and appropriate staffing deployment to support resident care. These are important operational and clinical areas that the community works to maintain in line with state standards.

Families interested in Courtyard Fountains should ask about pricing, specific care services, dining arrangements, activities, and leadership beyond the administrator during a tour to gain a more complete understanding of the community’s daily life and care services.

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Overview of Kirkland Union Manors

Peacefully set in the beautiful setting of Portland, OR, Kirkland Union Manors is a welcoming residential community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious accommodations, residents have plenty of options to match their preferences for better comfort and safety. The community also handles the busy work while maintaining affordability with no costly buy-in fees, promising residents the finest retirement experience.

Here, residents spend their days as they please in the community’s cozy recreational spaces and friendly environment. With its convenient location near delightful local amenities and restaurants, residents gain easy access to their needs and wants. Amenities include a multipurpose room, laundry rooms, a library, an activities room, garden spaces, and a rooftop patio, creating the perfect setting for an active lifestyle.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Milwaukie, OR

What is the average cost of independent living in Milwaukie, OR?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Milwaukie, OR is approximately $2,200. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Milwaukie, OR?

Independent living in Milwaukie, OR typically ranges from $1,207 - $3,004 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 32 independent living communities in Milwaukie, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Milwaukie, OR?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Milwaukie, OR, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Milwaukie, OR?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.