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The cost of independent living in Welches is about $3,614 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 87 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Solista Gresham by Cogir
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The staff have been wonderful. The facility is kept very clean. love the size of my 1 bedroom apartment. and the food is great. no complaints.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gresham Manor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the peaceful community of Gresham, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and views of the Cascade Mountains while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. We're just...
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The activities were great, the food was pretty good most of the time, sometimes unexpected compared to the menue. Kitchen staff was great because they tried to work within the parameters of my restricted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cascadia Village Senior living by Cogir is an assisted living community in the scenic mountainside city of Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Our cozy, inviting community sits on a quiet residential street near Tickle Creek, Sandy Actors Theater and U.S. Route 26, providing easy access to nearby...
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Since he moved in, the staff have all taken very good care on my uncle. His needs have changed since he moved in and they do a very good job of adjusting and adapting to the situation. The place is very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Grace Place is a small community with a big heart. We are located on the north side of Estacada, Oregon just a mile east of the Clackamas River. We are 25 miles from downtown Portland so the many cultural and recreational activities offered there are within easy reach. Estacada is near the...
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My grandma was happy while she was here. I only got to visit a few times but the community was good. Overall I was satisfied with the care my grandmother got she was safe and had great care.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Good Samaritan of Fairlawn Villages is a senior nursing home that offers a wide array of services for all of the seniors' needs. The caregivers tend to the seniors needs at any needed time as they are available at the homes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The features of the homes include...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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A wonderful facility that deeply cares for their residents. Friendly, thoughtful and hard-working staff combined with a beautiful facility with many amenities and plenty of activities to ensure the best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avamere at Sandy is situated amidst a spectacular landscape popularly known as Oregon’s “Gateway to Mt. Hood.” Separated from the commotion of the city, yet only 30 minutes to Portland and 10 miles from Gresham, Our community is close to shops and downtown. Avamere at Sandy offers three gourmet...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Gresham, Oregon, Mountain View RCF and Homes is a well respected, family owned retirement care facility. Our beautiful facility offers the intimacy and comfort of a family environment while seeing to the needs of your loved ones. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Welches, OR

The average cost of senior living in Welches is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,247 per month.

Independent living costs in Welches, OR, vs. nearby cities

Welches, OR
$3,614/mo
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Welches, OR, vs. state and national averages

Welches, OR
$3,614/mo
$4,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Welches, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,186/mo
Independent Living
$3,614/mo

Independent living costs in Welches, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,248/mo

Senior living costs in Welches vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Welches, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWelches, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$3,614/mo$4,373/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$4,774/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,186/mo$5,158/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Welches, OR:$3,614/mo
Oregon:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Welches, OR:$4,529/mo
Oregon:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Welches, OR:$5,186/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Welches, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Welches and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Welches, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Welches have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Welches, OR$2,860/mo$2,420/mo+18.2%
Oregon$3,108/mo$3,051/mo+1.9%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Welches, OR
2024 average cost:$2,860/mo
2023 average cost:$2,420/mo
Percent change:+18.2%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,051/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Welches

Recent reviews for independent living in Welches

Grace Place in Estacada, OR

5.0
We have experienced such loving wonderful helpful people at Grace Place. We moved our mother into Grace Place Feb 6 2016. Kate and James have been so helpful with this transition. They answered every question big and small that we had. They worked with us on the financial aspect of things ...
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Cascadia Village Senior Living by Cogir in Sandy, OR

4.6
After deciding to visit this site on a whim as a potential place for my Mom to live, I have been very pleased with this as her place to call home. The people (residents and staff) have been welcoming, nice to live/work with and more. My Mom has been happy with the food, the floor plan and the ...
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Solista Gresham by Cogir

4.4
The administrative staff have been very accommodating with some unforeseen circumstances, i.e. renovation delays, a flooding incident due to a frozen pipe, etc. Tenants are very friendly. My mom has made a number of friends very quickly and is therefore interacting socially way more than when ...
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Welches independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welches independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welches, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Welches independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Welches partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Welches independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Welches communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Welches, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welches independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Welches offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.3%
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Solista Gresham by Cogir, Cascadia Village Senior Living by Cogir and Grace Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Welches, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Welches, Oregon. See the full list.

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