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The cost of independent living in Wheeler Heights is about $4,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 30 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 Avamere at Seaside
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I moved in a month ago and I couldn't be happier with my decision to choose Avamere at Seaside for my Independent Living needs. The monthly cost includes three chef prepared meals a day, weekly housekeeping,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Avamere at Seaside, a place to call home.Where our goal is to give you more time to pursue the activities you love. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Avamere at Seaside, our month-to-month rent, without buy-in fees or long-term...
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There is a very caring staff that works hard to accommodate my Mom’s needs. The activity director does an excellent job of including her in activities and assisting her to enjoy them. The physical therapist...
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.
Neawanna By The Sea is an independent and assisted living community in Seaside, Oregon. Seaside is a scenic coastal town with plenty of recreational and cultural opportunities. Attracting visitors from all over the country, Seaside is a popular retirement destination where residents enjoy walking...
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Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers is the absolute best! They listen to your specific concerns and get right on finding a solution. The love and care that they show is evident in everything they do. They...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers (AR) Tillamook, OR Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers offers assisted living as well as independent living apartments in beautiful Tillamook, OR. Tillamook is known for its dairy farms, proximity to the northern Oregon Coast and of course the famous Tillamook...
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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.
Suzanne Elise  is an assisted living community designed to free up your time so you can enjoy life to its fullest. We offer a thoughtful array of services implemented with you in mind. Our community is built upon independence, privacy, respect, loving care and a sense of family. Suzanne...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Wheeler Heights, OR

The average cost of senior living in Wheeler Heights is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clatskanie, OR with an average of $3,119 per month.

Independent living costs in Wheeler Heights, OR, vs. nearby cities

Wheeler Heights, OR
$4,117/mo
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Independent living costs in Wheeler Heights, OR, vs. state and national averages

Wheeler Heights, OR
$4,117/mo
$4,372/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Wheeler Heights, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,391/mo
Independent Living
$4,117/mo

Independent living costs in Wheeler Heights, OR, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,995/mo

Senior living costs in Wheeler Heights 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: Wheeler Heights, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheeler Heights, OROregonU.S.
Independent Living$4,117/mo$4,372/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$5,006/mo$4,774/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,391/mo$5,158/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Wheeler Heights, OR:$4,117/mo
Oregon:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeler Heights, OR:$5,006/mo
Oregon:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Wheeler Heights, OR:$5,391/mo
Oregon:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Wheeler Heights, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wheeler Heights 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 Wheeler Heights, OR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wheeler Heights 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
Wheeler Heights, OR$2,552/mo$2,310/mo+10.5%
Oregon$2,761/mo$2,612/mo+5.7%
National$2,955/mo$2,851/mo+3.6%
Wheeler Heights, OR
2024 average cost:$2,552/mo
2023 average cost:$2,310/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$2,761/mo
2023 average cost:$2,612/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wheeler Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Wheeler Heights

Neawanna by the Sea in Seaside, OR

4.8
I like the care that my mom is receiving with the staff here. The dining area is beautiful and the meals are outstanding with a great variety. This community is very clean and maintained. They do have nice activities that are offered for when possible. I have recommended this community to other ...
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Avamere at Seaside

4.8
I moved in here with a preconceived set of ideas. I took early retirement from federal service so I am a bit younger than the average resident demographic. I anticipated a "what are you doing here??" kind of mindset. Instead everyone, both staff and residents, have been disarmingly kind and ...
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Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers in Tillamook, OR

4.0
Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers is the absolute best! They listen to your specific concerns and get right on finding a solution. The love and care that they show is evident in everything they do. They have gone above and beyond what is required to make our parents comfortable and happy.

Wheeler Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler Heights, 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 Wheeler Heights 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 Wheeler Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler Heights, ORNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler Heights 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 Wheeler Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler Heights 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 Wheeler Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler Heights, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avamere at Seaside, Neawanna by the Sea and Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wheeler Heights, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Wheeler Heights, Oregon. See the full list.

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