Right at Home Central Oregon
2195 Northeast Professional Court, Suite 15, Bend, OR, 97701
4.8
(69 reviews)
"All of the staff have been very helpful. Care is very good. They work around our schedules...."
READ MOREBend, Oregon, is a small city just west of the Cascade Mountains. The city has slightly over 100,000 residents; the senior community makes up 16.8% of the population, in line with the national average. Surrounded by recreational opportunities and nearby ski resort towns, the cost of living in Bend is relatively high. Housing costs significantly exceed average costs across the rest of the country. Home care costs are also expensive in Bend, with the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reporting that older adults pay an average of $6,435 per month. Note that home care costs are for personal care and do not include the costs of medical services. In terms of institutional medical services, Bend is home to St. Charles Medical Center, which is ranked regionally as the third-best hospital in Oregon and is highly rated in performing 16 adult procedures.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Bend– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
2195 Northeast Professional Court, Suite 15, Bend, OR, 97701
4.8
(69 reviews)
"All of the staff have been very helpful. Care is very good. They work around our schedules...."
READ MORE296 SW Columbia St, Suite C, Bend, OR, 97703
4.9
(27 reviews)
"Caregivers have been great! Office staff have been great! Fantastic company to have come into my home to care for my family member! So thankful for Home Instead! ..."
READ MORE243 SW Scalehouse Loop, Suite 3A, Bend, OR, 97702
5.0
(9 reviews)
"We used Evergreen for post surgery care while Mom was recovering from a broken hip. I usually do not write reviews but decided to do so since our experience with this business was exemplary from beginning to end of services. Their quick response to M..."
READ MORE376 SW Bluff Dr #9, Bend, OR, 97702
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Visiting Angels is an amazing living assistance service for seniors. I love working for the visiting angels. They are a company who takes care of both clients and care providers. Organized and professional..."
READ MORE205 SE Wilson Avenue, Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97702
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They are doing a really great job, and the hospital also provided care as well. So we have a nurse from the hospital and the physical therapist coming in, and then the At Home Care group is doing bathing, and we are really happy with them. We looked ..."
READ MORE390 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR, 97701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We're using Comfort Keepers Home Care for my mother. They come in and they supervise her medicine. They help with housekeeping and pretty much keep her active and keep her on a schedule. Most importantly they give her a companion to look after her, a..."
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5250 Old Orchard Rd., Ste. 300, Skokie, IL, 60077
"Shalom Love Care was founded on peace of mind. All our clients enjoy ethical, professional and quality care. Our team of healthcare professi..."
READ MORE230 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR, 97702
"Since 1966, Interim Healthcare has been providing care that allows people to remain in their own homes. We focus on providing excellent care..."
READ MORE1085 Francis Court , Bend, OR, 97701
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, monthly home care costs in Bend are higher than both the state and national averages. Portland, by far the largest city in the state of Oregon, has monthly home care costs that exceed those in Bend by about $700. However, two of the other larger population centers in western Oregon, Salem and Eugene, have lower home care costs than Bend.Â
Bend
$6,435
Oregon
$6,006
The United States
$4,957
Portland
$7,146
Salem
$6,101
Eugene
$5,911
Monthly home care costs in Bend are the same as those for home health care, which includes light medical services such as taking vital signs and administering medicine. The cost of assisted living care is nearly $1,600 less per month than the price of home care. Adult Day Care costs are also significantly cheaper, but typically require travel to a community center to participate. Skilled nursing care is the most expensive, costing roughly 65% more than home health care.
Home Care
$6,435
Home Health Care
$6,435
Adult Day Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$4,835
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,038
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Bend:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Senior Property Tax Deferral | (541) 388-6139 | 951 SW Simpson Ave., Suite 100, Bend, OR 97702-3118 | Senior citizens who are 62 years and older can qualify to delay the tax on their residence. The Oregon Department of Revenue offers this program, but seniors must apply at the county assessor’s office. Qualified individuals can borrow money from the state to help pay their property taxes. Once they qualify, the Oregon Department of Revenue will pay their county property taxes on Nov. 15 of each year. Seniors who apply to this program must have owned and lived in their property for at least five years. |
Meals on Wheels Program | (541) 678-5483 | 1036 NE 5th St., Bend, OR 97701 | The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization offering many services to help seniors living in Central Oregon. The COA has a Meals on Wheels program that delivers food directly to seniors who are homebound or have difficulty shopping or cooking. The program aims to meet the social and nutritional needs of those who may be isolated. |
Home Weatherization Services | (541) 548-2380 | 2303 SW 1st Street, Redmond, OR 97756 | NeighborImpact is a nonprofit organization that serves economically disadvantaged residents in Central Oregon. Their Home Weatherization Program, which is federally funded, offers free retrofit repair services, such as sealing leaky ducts and adding insulation, to make a home more energy efficient. The program prioritizes seniors and people with disabilities. All clients who receive weatherization assistance must attend a NeighborImpact Energy Education workshop that teaches energy conservation strategies. |
Home Safety Assistance | (541) 678-5483 | 373 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 | The Council on Aging of Central Oregon provides home safety assistance to seniors to ensure their home is accessible and well-suited to their changing needs. The organization offers home modification services, such as installing ramps or grab bars, that will increase the safety and security of a senior’s home. The Council’s home repair programs help ensure the house is kept in good condition. |
Energy Assistance Program | (541) 548-2380 | 2303 SW 1st Street, Redmond, OR 97756 | Seniors who need help with their electric bill can apply for Oregon Energy Assistance Program assistance through the NeighborImpact organization. This program provides payment assistance for low-income families or individuals at risk of having their power shut off due to insufficient funds. Applicants may own or rent their home and must be within the program’s income guidelines to qualify. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.