Memory Care Communities in Coos Bay, Oregon

In Coos Bay, memory care costs $6,963 per month, which runs high compared to the Oregon median of $6,306 and the national norm of $5,625, as well as typical rates in nearby cities. For example, by choosing care in Bend instead of Coos Bay, seniors typically save about $920 per month. Similarly, in Medford, rates come in even lower at $5,800, although Coos Bay offers an economical alternative to Eugene, where rates exceed the local norm by $66.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care communities in Coos Bay charge approximately $6,963 per month for care.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Memory care rates in Coos Bay come in at $6,963. Although this is thousands of dollars lower than the cost of nursing home care, which includes intensive skilled nursing and personal care for $10,418, other solutions tend to cost less. For example, seniors in residential care who don’t need dementia support pay $5,570 for assisted living, an option that includes basic personal care and meals. Additionally, agencies that provide private services charge $5,482 for in-home care services, such as companionship and custodial care, and home health care services, such as medication administration and vitals monitoring.

The Oregon Department of Human Services licenses and oversees all memory care communities in Coos Bay, promoting a consistent standard of care through annual licensing processes and routine inspections. It enforces minimum guidelines for staffing, service planning, dementia-specific recreation and care and security. Additionally, the department administers training programs for caregivers and directors.

• On the AARP Livability Index, Coos Bay scores 57 out of 100 points, indicating that it’s among the more favorable cities in the nation for retirees. It offers an environment that encourages engagement through 4.5 cultural institutions per 10,000 people, along with 1.6 grocery stores and 1.3 parks within a half-mile of anywhere in the city, providing early-stage engagement activities for those with memory loss.

• Coos Bay has one of the highest crime rates in the state and nation, with the city reporting 66 occurrences annually per 1,000 people. This runs higher than 99% of U.S. communities and 98% of Oregon cities, and it surpasses crime rates in other cities with similar population sizes. Fortunately, memory care communities have features such as security gates, fully enclosed outdoor living areas and alarm systems, making them a safer alternative to living alone.

• In Coos Bay, seniors don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits, and they can claim a small credit to reduce the burden on what they pay in taxes on pension income. Additionally, the state doesn’t have a sales tax, saving seniors money on clothing, food and medication purchases.

• The overall cost of living in Coos Bay surpasses the national average by 12%, which may be a consideration for those seeking affordable memory care services. However, while high housing and utility prices may drive up the cost of residential services, seniors typically spend about 8% less on health care here than in a typical U.S. city, indicating economical care for those with chronic health conditions.

• Temperatures in Coos Bay run mild throughout the year, with daytime highs ranging from 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the coldest part of the winter to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the warmest part of the summer. To help residents enjoy the pleasant weather, many memory care communities plan outdoor activities, such as supervised picnics and walks.