Oregon Assisted Living

Why look for assisted living in Oregon?

Oregon has more than 4 million people and has been growing consistently with other parts of the western United States. It is still much smaller (in terms of population) compared to its neighbor Washington. Oregon is located on the scenic west coast of the United States and is the cheapest of the three coastal states (California and Washington are the only other two on the Pacific). Fittingly, many senior citizens desire to be near the ocean and pay much less for assisted living or senior care than what many are spending in Washington and California.

Oregon is also far more densely wooded than the other two states, with one major metro area in Portland, but the vast majority of it consists more of mid-size to small towns.

Many seniors and older adults prefer being away from the busy ways of California so Oregon serves as a nice refuge for senior living while providing a mixture of ocean-front properties and those deep in the Oregon woods.

Oregon Assisted Living - Cost

The Top 5 Most Affordable Cities for Assisted Living in Oregon per month:

1. Ontario, OR - $3,590
2. Prineville, OR - $3,670
3. Coos Bay, OR - $3,735
4. Grants Pass, OR - $3,750
5. Lincoln City, OR - $3,750

The Top 5 Most Expensive Cities for Assisted Living in Oregon:

1. West Linn, OR - $4,685
2. Lake Oswego, OR - $4,550
3. Happy Valley , OR - $4,520
4. Tualatin, OR - $4,425
5. Oregon City, OR - $4,425

The Top 5 Most Affordable Counties in Oregon for Assisted Living per month:

1. Malheur County - $3,590
2. Crook County - $3,680
3. Coos County - $3,720
4. Josephine County - $3,735
5. Lincoln County - $3,760

The Top 5 Most Expensive Counties in Oregon for Assisted Living:

1. Washington County - $4,440
2. Clackamas County - $4,385
3. Polk County - $4,160
4. Columbia County - $4,155
5. Hood River County - $4,130

Types of Assisted Living Available in Oregon

Oregon features a great blend of assisted living facilities for seniors by the Pacific Ocean as well as more communities located in the interior of the state, which is very wooded and outdoorsy.

The progressive city of Portland has a fair selection of assisted living, as one would expect with any metropolitan area, though many senior citizens prefer to live close by or further away.

Services offered at assisted living units may include everything from directed care (for residents with personal care and daily function needs) to supervisory (the least comprehensive, basic monitoring in an assisted living environment) to basic personal care (medication management, help with grooming, etc.).

Paying for Assisted Living in Oregon

Through the K Plan (which is part of Community First Choice in Oregon), seniors can receive financial aid for assisted living in Oregon. What’s great about the K Plan is it does not specify where one has to live, so you can also have open availability in selecting an assisted living provider throughout the Oregon state.

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