Assisted Living Communities in Beaverton, Oregon

Assisted Living costs in Beaverton start around $4,626 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Beaverton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, is an economic center in the region. It is perhaps best known as the corporate headquarters of Nike. Beaverton has also been named by Money magazine as one of the top 100 places to live among smaller cities in the United States. Area seniors will find 61 assisted living facilities (ALFs) in and around Beaverton. This type of facility is regulated by the Oregon Department of Human Services and are defined by the State of Oregon as those housing six or more seniors in self-contained units.

• Beaverton has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Beaverton Office of Senior Information and Support, an agency that offers a variety of services for residents age 55 and older, as well as three senior centers. 
• The cost of living in Beaverton, and in Oregon in general, is significantly higher than in other parts of the United States. Healthcare, groceries and utilities are especially expensive in this area, driving overall cost of living in Beaverton to 32 percent higher than the national average. This could make living on a fixed income a challenge for seniors.
• Beaverton's climate is categorized as temperate, with warm, but not hot summers and cool, but not cold, winters. The average high temperature in Beaverton in January is 49 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average high temperature in July is 81 degrees, making it an enjoyable place for seniors to live.
• The crime rate in Beaverton is dramatically improving. In fact, the overall crime rate has decreased by 50 percent in recent years, making it safer than 68 percent of cities in the United States.
• US 26 bisects Beaverton and connects the city to Portland, making it easy for seniors to travel to medical appointments, entertainment and shopping in the bigger city. For public transportation, Tri-Met provides scheduled bus service around Beaverton and between Beaverton and Portland. Seniors 65 and older ride for half fare.
• The Beaverton, Oregon, area is home to world-class medical facilities including Providence Medical Group Beaverton, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.