
Compare Independent Living around Multnomah County
| Sellwood Senior Living | IL AL MC RC | Portland (Southeast Portland) | 100
Facility
100
OR AVG
67
Rank
#49 / 351 | No |
87
Facility
87
OR AVG
55
Rank
#47 / 476 | - | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
21
Rank
#213 / 374 | - | A+ | 4 | 18
Facility
18
OR AVG
31
Rank
#100 / 334 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#154 / 334 | Sellwood Senior Living, LLC | Kerry Riley |
| West Hills Village Senior Residence | IL NH | Portland (Southwest Portland) | 150
Facility
150
OR AVG
67
Rank
#9 / 351 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
OR AVG
55
Rank
#382 / 476 | Studio / 1 Bed | 38
Facility
38
OR AVG
21
Rank
#26 / 374 | 50.0% | - | 5 | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
31
Rank
#115 / 334 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#133 / 334 | West Hills Village Limited Partnership | Roselynn Rockwood |
| Touchmark in the West Hills | IL AL HC MC | Portland (Cedar Mill) | 155
Facility
155
OR AVG
67
Rank
#6 / 351 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
OR AVG
55
Rank
#339 / 476 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 7
Facility
7
OR AVG
21
Rank
#306 / 374 | - | - | 5 | 44
Facility
44
OR AVG
31
Rank
#253 / 334 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#309 / 334 | Touchmark In The West Hills, LLC | Geris Appelo |
| Mary’s Woods | IL AL MC RC | Lake Oswego | - | Yes |
27
Facility
27
OR AVG
55
Rank
#396 / 476 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 30
Facility
30
OR AVG
21
Rank
#77 / 374 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
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.
A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as cottages or condo-style rooms for residents of independent living, assisted living and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every need of each senior is being met. Touchmark in the West Hills strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its residents, making it an ideal place to call it a new home.
Many residential apartments of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom are provided with a full-kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning and central heating, washer and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few. Management encourages seniors to create a new social circle in their new home, as well as create new memories and meaningful relationships with people of their age– 68 to 98-years-old– who consist of 40% men and 60% women for their gender breakdown. Additionally, they have recently introduced their Sky Lodge, which marks as the newest building of Touchmark that mostly houses independent living, coming up to be fully occupied half of 2023; this new building cultivates a new space for independence and creativity– arts and crafts, woodshop, library, restaurants and bars.
Maintain independence in your golden years with Mary’s Woods, a distinguished life plan community in Lake Oswego, OR, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy top-notch care from a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. Promoting a vibrant and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed to live comfortably in their golden years within the community.
Residents will not run out of things to do, with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a Pinnacle Quality Insights awardee, proving its exceptional quality and purposely designed amenities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
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 Multnomah County, OR
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 4 independent living communities in Multnomah County, OR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Multnomah County, 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 Multnomah County, 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 Multnomah County, 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.













