10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tigard, OR

Floor plans at this pet-friendly facility include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments equipped with garbage disposals, dishwashers, microwaves and individual climate controls. What we like best about the units is that they have individual washer/dryer hookups; however, residents still have the option of using the facility's weekly personal laundry and linen service. Anytime dining is available for those who would prefer to enjoy meals on their own schedule, and activities are available 7 days per week.

We knew we had to include Elite Care at Fanno Creek on our top 10 list when we pulled up and noticed the free-range chickens on the property. With a resident capacity of just 30, this facility is able to provide an authentic homelike environment where residents receive a highly personalized level of care. On-site hair and nail services are available, and residents can choose to join the others in the dining room for meals or have room service deliver something to them.

Woodland Heights offers pet-friendly studio and one-bedroom units with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, individual climate controls and 24-hour emergency call systems. A registered nurse is on staff to promote a proactive approach to health care that involves carefully monitoring each resident and adjusting care plans on an as-needed basis. On-site amenities include raised beds for gardening, scenic walking paths, a beauty salon and barbershop, and a private party space/dining room for entertaining visiting family and friends. Woodland Heights is a faith-based facility that features weekly Catholic Communion and ongoing Bible study.

We like the emphasis on dining as an essential component of a good quality of life that we always find in Brookdale facilities. The talented kitchen staff prepares meals from scratch using fresh, local ingredients, and there are plenty of those to be found in and around Tigard thanks to the city's location on the edges of two of the Pacific Northwest's most significant agricultural valleys. The culinary team also accommodates special diets and personal favorite recipes, and using a Signature Seasonings Program allows residents to be in control of the amount of flavoring added to their food.

This pet-friendly facility has a resident capacity of 52, making it just the right size for those who'd prefer not to get lost in a larger crowd but still appreciate the opportunity to engage with a range of personalities. Overnight guests are welcome, and visitors can also join residents for meals in the main dining room, or residents can make special arrangements with the kitchen staff to host a meal in the designated party space. Guest parking is also available.

This facility makes the list for the variety of on-site activities made available to its residents. Seniors here can learn a new language, explore their creative side by taking an art or writing class, work on group projects together, grow the flowers and herbs and vegetables of their choice in their own raised bed garden plot. This facility has a high ratio of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and is known for patriotic events and ambiance.

This facility was included on our top 10 list because we feel it's a good match for those who prefer a more intimate living environment — with a resident capacity of just 27, residents here know each other's name, and the staff is able to provide a high level of customized care. There is a licensed nurse on-site, and services include medication management and scheduled transportation to medical and dental appointments, shopping and various points of interest within the community.

This facility is situated just off the Pacific Highway, making it convenient for family and friends to visit and for residents to access stores, medical and dental offices, restaurants and other local destinations. The first thing we noticed as we pulled up was the on-site rose garden that's surrounded by well-kept grounds with walking trails where residents can enjoy nature and exercise their small pets. The cozy indoor common areas were comfortable and welcoming and included a TV room, fitness room and computer room.

Set under towering evergreen trees against a backdrop of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range, this facility resembles a luxurious mountain lodge, which is further reflected indoors in the cozy fireplace room. Oversized windows allow residents to enjoy views of trees and mountains while letting in abundant natural light. This facility is pet-friendly with studio, one- and two-bedroom units with kitchens or kitchenettes, individually controlled thermostats, wireless emergency call systems and handicap-accessible bathrooms.

This faith-based facility offers spiritual wellness programs and has an on-site chapel. It is a smoke-free campus with a fitness center, library, theater room, computer room and outdoor common areas with plenty of outdoor seating. Residents can socialize during the regularly scheduled happy hours, get their hair and nails done in the on-site salon/barbershop and join their peers for a chef-prepared meal in the restaurant-style dining room. Vaccinated, well-behaved pets are welcome here.