Independent Resident Laughing with a Staff Member

As Lake Oswego’s first and most established independent senior retirement community, we take pride in our commitment and compassion.

Carman Oaks provides seniors unsurpassed quality of life. The setting enables residents to remain active, independent, and assured by the range of service options if needed. Staff and residents unite for a combined, positive experience. Betty, an eight-year resident says it best: “We are not alone. We are with thoughtful and kind people who care.”


We offer a tremendous value of services and amenities as part of the monthly fees. Our simple and inclusive services packages all include the following with your rent.

  • Complimentary continental breakfast, full lunch and dinner
  • Utilities, (except telephone and cable TV)
  • Weekly housekeeping, including linen service
  • Transportation to activities and outings in our bus
  • Activity and social programs… more
Housekeeping Staff with Linens

Culinary Delights

One of life’s simplest yet significant pleasures is indulging in culinary delights over thoughtful conversation. Meal times are perfect opportunities to connect with other residents and enjoy a wide selection of specialty dishes. We take pride in our chef’s variety of flavors and use of nourishing ingredients.


Activities

A fun trip on The Sternwheeler

Trips and Outings

Our Activity Director puts together a special calendar of events to enjoy. Scenic drives, museum tours, theater productions, musical performances, nursery tours, shopping excursions, and lunch outings are on our regular schedule.

The king and queen of this party!

Special Monthly Activites

Music and other live performances, birthdays, holidays and more. Our calendar is always packed with great on site entertainment.

Making gift packages together

Resident Groups

From Sewing, Reading and Mah Jongg to Neighbor Socials, Town Hall Meetings and the Red Hat Club, Carman Oaks always has something going on and a group that shares your interests.

A lecture series for Senior Citizens

Educational Lectures

Join our in-house “experts” as they share experiences and knowledge with other residents. Whether it’s a series on the Far East, forestry or collecting there is always something stimulating being discussed.

A man reading in the lending library

Lending Library

Volunteers diligently keep our lending library current, varied and well organized. You can read that classic you’ve always wanted to or just relax with a novel.

Elderly man getting his blood pressure checked

Prevention Clinics

Along with all the things you’d expect from an in house nursing and assisted living staff we have regular blood pressure and hearing clinics on a monthly basis.

Exercise with seniors

A Focus on Fitness

Whether your into more vigorous and structured exercise programs or just like to get the blood flowing by walking regularly we’ve got something that will make you feel great and your doctor smile.

Hands folded in prayer in front of a congregation

Faith Based Activities

Weekly, local clergy from the Lake Oswego area provide a variety of faith-based services. In addition, coordinated transportation to local places of worship is available.

Senior couple in a computer lab having fun

Computer Lab

Email, web browsing, twitter and even facebook… Oh my! What fun. Whether your 1337 (if you know what that means then you just might be) or just a noob we got you covered in our computer lab.