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– Our Mission –

To Enhance the Life of Every Person We Serve

Independent Living
Cottages

Assisted
Living

Memory
Care

– Award Winning Care & Service –

Columbia County Readers Choice Award 2023
Pinnacle 2025 Award
NHCA National Quality Award 2020 Silver
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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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As we continue our celebrations during Black History Month, get to know some influential individuals whose influence profoundly impacts our world. 2026 marks 100 years of Black history commemorations, honoring the visionaries who advance equality and preserve the history of Black Americans, and the moments that continue to shape progress today.

Carter G. Woodson founded the week-long observance honoring Black history in February, later expanded to a full month. Through carefully chosen themes and resources, he elevated the study of Black history and highlighted the profound contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s cultural and historical landscape.

Fannie Lou Hamer was a leading advocate for voting rights and women’s rights and a powerful voice of the Civil Rights Movement. After years of advocacy, she became a member of Mississippi’s first integrated delegation, marking a historic breakthrough in political representation. 48 years after her death, Hamer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist, politician, and ordained minister who was integral in bridging the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s with late-20th century electoral politics and activism. He formed two non-profit organizations, Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition (which later merged into the Rainbow PUSH Coalition), with missions of advocacy for socioeconomic and political equality.

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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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