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The cost of independent living in Cowlitz County is about $3,809 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 182 options. Read 2609 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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I have been dealing with Highlander for a few years now and find them to be excellent in their care. They listen and work with the family to suit your individual needs. [fee removed] is efficient and so...
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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only for the particular wing my husband was in they need more staff. 3 for quality of care, because of the shortness of staff. The rest was not really applicable for my husband. We would absolutely recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Canterbury Inn, a Koelsch Community, is located in suburban Longview Washington close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, entertainment, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast or the Portland OR. airport.At Canterbury Inn our 24 hour...
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The staff have been very helpful in answering questions and assisting my mother and have been kind to my mother. Staff has also been good in answering my questions as well. The med techs have been very good...
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 Monticello Park (AR) Longview, WA Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park is located in Longview WA, less than half of a mile from the Cowlitz River. Longview is near the junction of the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers, as the largest city near the Mt. St. Helen’s National...
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My dads bathroom is very old. However, what we like the most about the Delaware Plaza community is that the staff treat my dad like family and try to encourage him to get involved in activities. We would...
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.
At Delaware Plaza our 24 hour on-site licensed nurses and caregivers offer resident's assistance when needed in an environment of independence and comfort, in the privacy of their own apartment. Our nurses provide individualized medical services day or night, on weekends, and care when responding...
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My home in the LOFTS feels like a home. The staff is skilled, friendly, and helpful. The surroundings are always in good order both inside and outside. There are opportunities to socialize and activities to...
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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I’ve lived here at Merrill Gardens Hillsboro for 4 months now and the people are great. Not only the staff but the other residents are also very friendly and kind. The food here is wonderful and not only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
We are proud to introduce our new senior living community in historic downtown Hillsboro. Our location offers easy access to a wide variety of amenities, parks, museums and more!Managing a packed calendar of enriching activities is a full-time job and our Active Living Program Director is up to...
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Wonderful facility. Excellent staff couldn't ask for anything better. Anybody looking for a new home this one's it. Outstanding staff excellent facility, kind, and friendly residents !
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Van Mall offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Nile Living, locally owned and operated in the Pacific Northwest. At Van Mall we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, resort-style...
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Just had a pajama happy hour with wine, beer, and snacks with music to entertain us. There is so much to do that I haven't had a chance to check them all out yet. There's a gym with lots of exercise...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cogir of Glenwood Place is a charming, craftsman-style senior living community located in Vancouver, Washington. From sandy, riverside beaches and cascading waterfalls to mountain views and evergreen forests, the city offers an abundance of nature. Additionally, city dwellers can enjoy skyscraper...
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I have not gotten to the activities yet, but I am very thrilled I found this place! What I like the most about Prestige Senior Living is the atmosphere, friendliness of all the people I meet or pass, I love...
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 Bridgewood is located just East of 205 and South of highway 500 in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington. Opening in 2002 Prestige Bridgewood has 124 apartments of both Independent and Assisted Living apartments, and we do accept Medicaid after a 2 year spend...
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The staff at MORNINGSTAR are a 10 on a scale of one to five. The move-in was smooth. The activities are appropriate for the age group. The dining staff ([name removed] and [name removed] especially) are...
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.
If you are looking for the best independent living Hillsboro offers, you have found it. Designed for active seniors, MorningStar Senior Living of Hillsboro offers the opportunity for a maintenance-free lifestyle that leaves you plenty of time to embrace life on your own terms. Located in the...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Kent Place
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The room is very satisfactory, works okay with wheelchair. The staff is great but no activity director. Director recently left so there is not enough to do during the day. Food is quite good.
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.
At Trustwell Living at Kent Place, our senior living community, you will find laughter, a homelike environment, and quality care. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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Maintenance can also be a challenge; requests aren't always addressed in a timely manner. The community has a very friendly atmosphere, and it's easy to make connections with others. Unfortunately, the food...
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.
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...
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I moved here with my husband and dog. It is friendly here, the food is great, and the grounds are lovely. I would recommend this place to anyone. We have an apartment on the ground floor and it's perfect...
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.
Creekside Village is an Independent Senior Retirement Community for residents 55 years of age and older located close to Portland in central Beaverton, Oregon. Since 1985, our staff has provided residents with wonderful amenities. We have spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, community and...
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I'm very happy at Vancouver Pointe. Thanks for your support. I have nothing but positive vibes from this place. Food is excellent, friends are exceptional, activities are top notch, staff is superb. Can't...
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.
Historic Vancouver Washington sits on the North Bank of the Columbia River; lots of small town charm with the resources of a vibrant metropolitan area. Vancouver Point is conveniently located on a quiet secluded Avenue near SR500 and Andresen Road only about a mile from Van Mall shopping area....
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Absolutely fantastic! She loves it and we are so happy! [name removed] never likes anything and with dementia it's been hard. She is smiling! Eating, socializing and looks so good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 WATERMARK AT THE PEARLAn inclusive community for seniors with river views in the Pearl District.Discover progressive Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residences designed with you in mind – with no buy in.AMENITIES & SERVICESEnjoy elevated and elegant senior living in...
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My mom is in their memory care now and we are not as happy with that. Her hygiene is not as good and laundry service is bringing her clothes that are not hers. Cleanliness of Opal could be better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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My life here at Cogir is much different from she way it used to be. I had never has anything to do with old people and here I'm one of them. Most of the people are very friendly and nice. I have some very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Upon entry, golden touches of wood immediately offer a warm, rustic lodge feel while cozy nooks beckon residents to sit down and relax. Majestic trees shelter over the community’s open spaces, offering residents a revitalizing environment to take in some fresh air. The marvelous community...
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Great staff top to bottom and good chemistry. It is clean and they are taking very good care of my mother, I am super impressed.
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Mallard Landing gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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Except for addressing the broken lock on her door, they are attentive to her needs. She likes all the staff. She loves the food, which I think makes a huge difference. After 4 months she's trying out some of...
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.
The Best That Senior Living Has to OfferThis personal care community is built for one thing: You. Choose us for your next home base, and you’ll get access to a different kind of life, free from cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Instead, you’ll be choosing from a new list of enriching...
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Prestige Huntington Terrace is excellent. It's an elderly community, and the activities and everything else are related to the age of the people who live here, as you would expect. Everything is as...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace (A) Gresham, OR Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace offers assisted living in elegant yet homey surroundings in Gresham Oregon. Gresham is located just a short distance from the dining and cultural activities in Portland, it is a quick jaunt to...
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The staff is very good about one on one so that no individual ever feels left out or alone. Really, our one concern has been about the state of mind about the other residents. Our mom has dementia but she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
“Our resort-style, beautifully designed senior living community was thoughtfully built in Beaverton, Oregon. This attractive area brings our residents a delightful destination, sitting right across the way from the city’s premier shopping destinations, like Tanasbourne Village and Sunset Square....
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What I like the most about the community is the friendliness and yes I would recommend Parkrose Chateao to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Parkrose Chateau provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away within beautiful grounds overlooking the Columbia River Valley, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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I would recommend Brookdale. The only problem [name removed] has had, is a bill they gave her. There were some charges that she did not owe. However, they did delete them from her bill. I'd say it was very...
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.
When you’re looking for an independent worry-free lifestyle with a little extra help when you need it, then our personal care community in Gresham, Oregon might be just the right fit for you and your family. Here you have control over your time to do the things you want to do.  Whether...
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The staff are amazing. They take the time to form relationships with the residents and have gone above and beyond several times for my Dad. I have a lot of confidence that he is being well taken care of and...
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.
Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...
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I would say that a rating of 4-5 for all categories would be appropriate. . I really was impressed with how helpful a place for mom was, and how friendly and accommodating Courtyard Fountains was also. Mom...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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Cost of independent living in Cowlitz County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cowlitz County is $3,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napavine, WA with an average of $2,760 per month.

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,809/mo
$3,133/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. state and national averages

Cowlitz County, WA
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,915/mo
Independent Living
$3,809/mo

Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,491/mo
Private
$8,700/mo
Studio
$5,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,056/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Cowlitz County 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: Cowlitz County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowlitz County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,809/mo$4,148/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,385/mo$5,292/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,915/mo$5,141/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$3,809/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Cowlitz County, WA:$4,385/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Cowlitz County, WA:$4,915/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Cowlitz County, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cowlitz County 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
Cowlitz County, WA$3,547/mo$3,292/mo+7.8%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cowlitz County, WA
2024 average cost:$3,547/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cowlitz County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cowlitz County

Clearwater Springs by Cogir in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

The Heights at Columbia Knoll in Portland, OR

4.0
I have lived here at The Heights at Columbia Knoll for almost two months, and I am still getting acclimated. Unfortunately my husband passed away shortly after I got settled in, so I have been somewhat keeping to myself and not able to get to know the facility too well, but my overall ...
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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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Cowlitz County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowlitz County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowlitz County, 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 Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.2%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowlitz County 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 Cowlitz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowlitz County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Highlander Place, Canterbury Inn and Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cowlitz County, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 182 independent living facilities near Cowlitz County, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cowlitz County, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir, Van Mall and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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