The Stafford – Lake Oswego Retirement Community
Discover active, upscale senior living in beautiful Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Your Life, Enhanced in The Stafford
Every moment matters at The Stafford. Discover an independent senior living lifestyle focused on vibrant, upscale activities, fine dining and in-house bar service, and luxury amenities to make you feel pampered while living life a little easier. When needed, transition to our assisted living apartments, with the care and assistance you deserve.
We’re here to help you savor the best moments in life. Experience your life enhanced at The Stafford.


Award-Winning Care
You deserve the best care. We’re honored to receive these awards, recognizing our true commitment to enhancing the lives of everyone who walks through our doors.




Independent Living
Savor the best moments in life with all the amenities and activities to support the independent lifestyle you crave.

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



Guest Room Stays
The Stafford offers guest room stays! Whether it’s short or long-term, be close to your family or friends in their day-to-day life. Enjoy our engaging activities, delicious chef-prepared meals, or simply spend quality time with your loved one.
Find out more about the convenience of our guest room stays today.

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

What We Offer You
At The Stafford, immerse yourself in activities and amenities created with a sophisticated sensibility and attention to every detail. Whether you are sipping wine during happy hour, relaxing in our spa, or enjoying one of our many outdoor concerts, discover our services below, all catered to you!
Caring For You
- Extensive wellness programs
- Group programs and activities focused on your health
- Personalized, compassionate care
Day-to-Day Life
- Vibrant activities calendar
- Two in-house restaurants with curated menus
- In-house transportation, including private town car
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.
A Story of Man’s Best Friend
By Carey Deinhart, Life Enrichment Director, The Stafford Life in boutique retirement living wouldn’t be the same without our furry friends! This is a story of one of our residents, Bill King, and his four-legged-friend Belle. Bill spent four months looking for his...
Two Friends Reunite After 52 Years
After losing touch for 52 years, Jane Kirkpatrick and Jane White found their lifelong friend living in the same building in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The two were sorority sisters at the University of Oregon from 1960 to 1964, in each other’s weddings, and were close...
Resort-Style Retirement Living
It’s resort-style living for seniors. That’s how Rita Segura, Marketing and Admissions Director at the Stafford, describes the Stafford, an independent and assisted living community in Lake Oswego, Oregon. From their high-class amenities to engaging activities to even...
The People of Avamere Pod
Passions. Beliefs. Life stories. Helpful resources for the senior living journey. Discover it all here on the People of Avamere Pod as we get to know our residents, employees, and partners one-on-one.
Day-to-Day in Our Community
We have exciting happenings in our senior living community! See how we’re enjoying and enhancing lives each day at Avamere.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Read about how we are responding to the COVID-19 virus.

WORK WITH US
During this time of uncertainty, we have a place for you at Avamere.
