Assisted Living Communities in Redmond, Oregon

The monthly cost of assisted living in Redmond is at the high end compared to the median cost in the United States and some nearby cities, probably because Redmond is a resort area with many amenities. Only Eugene has a higher cost at $5,430 per month. Portland’s monthly cost is $4,831, and Salem’s is $4,398. The lowest monthly median cost is $3,985 in Grants Pass.

The monthly cost of assisted living in Redmond is $5,090 according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, compared to $4,659 for the state of Oregon and $4,300 nationally.

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.

For seniors who would like to remain at home, homemaker services are available at a median monthly cost of $5,911, and home health care is available for $6,101 per month. These are helpful options for seniors who would prefer to age in place. Seniors who only need weekday assistance may prefer adult day health care at a more affordable $1,842 per month. Nursing homes in the area provide full-time health care to seniors for $11,650 per month.

The Oregon Department of Human Services is responsible for licensing and regulation of all long-term care facilities in the state. Oregon DHS also offers provider training and oversees residential care quality and safety.

• Redmond is in the high desert near the Cascade Mountains, where temperatures are pleasant most of the year. November through February is chilly, with highs in the 40s, and the average snowfall is 15 inches. In the summer months, the thermostat rarely rises above the mid-80s.
• The cost of living in Redmond is about 107% of the national average but lower when housing costs are subtracted. For example, health care costs in Redmond are 92% of the U.S. average.
  
  
• Redmond has 257 physicians per capita, higher than the U.S. average of 210. The air quality index of 67 is better than the national average of 58, and the air quality health risks are lower in Redmond than in the rest of the state.
• Violent crime is lower than the U.S. average in Redmond, and property crime is about 14% higher. However, the overall crime rate has been dropping in the city since 2018.
• Downtown Redmond has an old-fashioned atmosphere, with antique shops and specialty food stores. Residents can enjoy bingo and trivia nights at the Kobold Brewing Company, one of the town’s micro-breweries. Local businesses sell craft supplies and artisan gifts, and restaurants offer a variety of regional cuisines.
• Redmond is home to the Juniper Golf Course, and there are many parks for a city its size, including the Redmond Caves, a natural wonder with five underground caverns.