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Newly Remodeled!

– Senior Living Since 1995 –

More Than Just A Home

Independent Living
Cottages

Find the independence you seek in an adventurous location, while we provide the amenities you desire.

Assisted
Living

Enjoy your retirement and maintain your independent lifestyle with the support and amenities to make life a little easier.

Memory
Care

We make the most of every moment in a caring environment focused on providing familiarity, comfort, and engaging activities.

– Award Winning Care & Service –

Columbia County Readers Choice Award 2023
2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award
NHCA National Quality Award 2020 Silver

Independent Living Cottages

Find the independence you seek in an adventurous location, while we provide the amenities you desire.

Assisted Living

Enjoy your retirement and maintain your independent lifestyle with the support and amenities to make life a little easier.

Memory Care

We make the most of every moment in a caring environment focused on providing familiarity, comfort, and engaging activities.

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Avamere at St. Helens Independent Living, Assisted Living, & Memory Care

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You're invited to our Holiday Craft Bazaar TOMORROW, Dec. 7th from 9-3 at Avamere at St. Helens! Find your one-of-a-kind gift and enjoy refreshments as you shop. Bring your kids for a visit with the Grinch! ... See MoreSee Less

Youre invited to our Holiday Craft Bazaar TOMORROW, Dec. 7th from 9-3 at Avamere at St. Helens! Find your one-of-a-kind gift and enjoy refreshments as you shop. Bring your kids for a visit with the Grinch!

We had fun dancing and singing at our Happy Hour yesterday! 🎵 🎶🎸
Please join me in a warm welcome to our new Life Enrichment Director for Memory Care, Melissa Watson! Melissa joins the Avamere at St. Helens family with her wealth of knowledge and upbeat spirit as the former Executive Director of the St. Helens Senior Center.
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We had fun dancing and singing at our Happy Hour yesterday! 🎵 🎶🎸
Please join me in a warm welcome to our new Life Enrichment Director for Memory Care, Melissa Watson! Melissa joins the Avamere at St. Helens family with her wealth of knowledge and upbeat spirit as the former Executive Director of the St. Helens Senior Center.
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That is my Uncle Ted Boursaw playing and singing. 🙂

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This observance promotes an understanding of disabilities and mobilizes support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This observance promotes an understanding of disabilities and mobilizes support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities. 

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LIFE AT OUR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

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Your Life, Enhanced in Avamere at
St. Helens

Experience an environment focused on supporting an active, independent lifestyle for our independent and assisted living residents and providing familiarity, comfort, and engaging activities for our memory care residents.

No matter where you are in your healthcare journey, we’re here to help you savor the best moments in life.

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Our residents with Alzheimer’s receive enhanced care through Dementia Live, our high-impact training immersing employees into the world of dementia. This tool affects hearing, vision, and even how you feel. This powerful experience allows employees to better understand our residents’ daily experiences and enhances the level of care they’re able to provide.

Connecting Residents & Families

Our residents are experiencing life enhanced. Family members want to see it. See the latest happenings, announcements, and activities through LifeLoop.

Our Floorplans

Our community offers a variety of living options to suit your needs.

What We Offer You

At Avamere at St Helens, we provide you a comfortable, safe, and active senior living environment. Discover our amenities, activities, and services below, all catered to you!

Caring For You


  • Personalized, compassionate care
  • Medication reminders
  • Health and wellness checks

Day-to-Day Life


  • Vibrant activities calendar
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • In-house transportation

Personal Wellbeing


  • Fitness classes
  • Cozy, comfortable living spaces
  • Housekeeping and maintenance

Your Safety Matters


  • 24-hour staff
  • Emergency call system
  • Advanced safety features

Testimonials

Our patients, residents, and families love Avamere! Here’s what they’re saying about their Avamere experience.

Our Community Stories

We have exciting happenings in our active senior living community!
See how we’re enjoying each day here at Avamere.

Avamere at St. Helens Named Best Senior Living

Avamere at St. Helens Named Best Senior Living

Avamere at St. Helens Named Best Senior LivingAvamere at St. Helens is proud to win gold in independent and assisted living by the Columbia County Spotlight! This is the second consecutive year Avamere at St. Helens has placed in these awards. This year the team...

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Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the culture, rich heritage, and contributions of the Indigenous people and communities of the United States.Our Communities on Native Land The Kalapuya tribe are the original inhabitants where...

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Happy Assisted Living Week

Happy Assisted Living Week

Sarah Silva, President of Arete Living Arete Living is a senior living management organization proudly managing Avamere Communities. Happy National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme is Joyful Moments. I love this focus, as it perfectly encapsulates the heart of...

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