Gladstone sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers and covers less than 3 square miles in Clackamas County. Despite its small size, the city has 425 assisted living communities within its borders and nearby, offering diverse senior care solutions for older adults. In 2024, the monthly fee for assisted living in Gladstone is nearly $6,370, running about $550 above the statewide norm.
Based on resident reviews, we find an average satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars among assisted living facilities in Gladstone. Learn more by reading through the 1567 reviews testimonials in the directory below.
"My disabled Mom had maggots and flies in her room, so needless to say the housekeeping is non existent. They find a way to blame the resident for all of the staff's shortcomings. ..."
"After unsuccessfully moving our dad to several care homes, we turned to the Oregon Department of Human Services website to research facilities. We were fortunate to find Joy Adult Foster Home which had a perfect record/no citations.
The owners, w..."
"My husband is at Christiana Adult Foster Home; it’s probably one of the best. Their room is very nice, extremely clean, and decorated to suit the person. The food is home-cooked and very good. They provide very good care as well.
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"My dad is already placed at A Home with Hope II. So far, those men are absolutely wonderful. They're very caring. I have nothing but good things, so I'm so thankful I found it. It's not like the assisted living places he had been in in the past. They..."
"My mother-in-law is here. The dining room is great. It looks like a restaurant and the tables are spaced far apart. So, it's great for any COVID concerns. The food is just spectacular. Not only is the food great, but you can go and eat at any time. F..."
"We toured Mirabella Portland, it has a range of care. So you can get independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. It's pretty much top of the line from what I could tell, it's a very good place. But it also costs half a mill..."
"ElderPlace would do everything from medical, primary care, dental, vision, caring, etc. They take care of everything there. They even take care of transportation if they have to go outside of the facility for services. I was very impressed with them...."
"My husband's grandmother is currently staying at this facility, because she decided that she needed help on her own. The facility is nice, and has many activities that she participates in. Overall, she seems to have made new friends, and is enjoying ..."
"My wife is at Heritage House Adult Care. The caregivers are very conscientious. The home feels very homey in the sense that it's in a neighborhood. You wouldn't know that it was assisted living. The adult foster situation just looks like a home, but ..."
"Great combination of professional and sensitivity. As a guardian I have experienced many homes and Marcia and John provide one of the highest quality. They consistently show they genuinely care and that they really know what they are doing...."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Gladstone, assisted living costs around $6,370 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate surpasses the statewide standard fee of $5,825 and runs at the higher end of costs in nearby cities. Rates in Grants Pass exceed the local median by about $400, but in Eugene and Salem, monthly fees trend lower at approximately $5,645 and $5,550, respectively.
Gladstone
$6,370
Oregon
$5,825
United States
$4,500
Salem
$5,550
Eugene
$5,645
Bend
$6,498
Grants Pass
$6,770
Paying for Assisted Living in Gladstone
At $4,975 per month, the cost of assisted living in Gladstone is slightly lower than the state median, but it’s higher than in other parts of the country.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gladstone
Eligible seniors in the Gladstone area may be eligible for financial assistance with assisted living and related expenses through Clackamas County Social Services. Medicaid Long-Term Care services are provided through the State of Oregon for Gladstone residents and the Senior Citizens Council also provides financial assistance for seniors requiring special equipment and services.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living rates in Gladstone run near $6,370 per month. While private alternatives within the city generally cost less, institutional care tends to be more expensive. For example, home health care agencies set monthly rates of roughly $4,767, and nursing homes charge about $14,570 for semi-private rooms.
Home Health Care
$4,767
Assisted Living Facility
$6,370
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$14,570
Note: Since data for Gladstone is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Portland, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Gladstone
The following directory represents a sampling of the resources that are available in the local area. Veterans groups, faith-based ministries and grassroots nonprofits also serve residents in Gladstone.
Gladstone’s senior center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. It provides a range of activities and services to enhance seniors' health and well-being. Hot lunches are available Tuesday through Thursday, and fun activities are scheduled throughout the week. Seniors can visit the center to attend painting classes, card games, craft circles, workouts and wellness clinics.
This organization is the Aging and Disability Resource Connection for seniors, veterans, disabled adults and low-income families in the Gladstone area. It provides information about long-term care, functional needs assessments and available community services. The center also offers local bus trips and information about other resources, such as free tax preparation assistance and government benefits checkups.
Clackamas County offers an array of social services for older adults, including Medicare insurance counseling, caregiver support, companionship visits and volunteer opportunities through the Senior and Retired Volunteer Program. Free money management services are available to help seniors manage their finances, and the county can direct them to other resources based on their needs.
Residents aged 62 and older qualify for a 50% discount on credit classes offered at Clackamas Community College or can audit classes for free. Seniors are also welcome to sign up for Clackamas Community Education courses offered at the Gladstone Community School and other facilities. Classes range from tai chi and Zumba to guitar, painting and foreign languages.
Oregon’s long-term care ombudsman is an impartial advocate seniors can reach out to if they have a question about long-term care or residential alternatives. These specially trained counselors provide information and impartial advice to families who are selecting a facility. They also interact with long-term care residents and accept confidential complaints.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gladstone
Gladstone Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information about these laws.
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My friend has moved into Somerset Assisted Living. What I like best is the camaraderie with other people who live there. I think that's what he's enjoying most. His apartment is lovely. The staff...
I went to Somerset Assisted Living. It was very clean. The staff was excellent. They bent over backward to accommodate your needs. I think they had good food, even though I didn't taste it, but I...
My uncle will be moving into Somerset Assisted Living. I was impressed with it. It seemed very clean and I know that it's OK because my 90-year-old aunt is there. The room is nice and large, but we...