Memory Care Communities in Mcminnville, Oregon

Memory care communities in McMinnville charge a median monthly rate of $6,875 for care, exceeding Oregon’s norm of $6,306 and the national baseline rate of $5,625. Other cities in the region offer more economical care services, including Portland, where facilities charge competitive rates of $6,219. In Albany and Corvallis, rates run even lower at $5,663 and $5,606, respectively.

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.

In McMinnville, memory care residents pay about $6,875 monthly.

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 ranks among the most expensive senior care options in McMinnville, with seniors paying $6,875 for services. This exceeds the costs of in-home care, an option that includes private nonmedical custodial services, and home health care, which features skilled nursing at home. For both of these options, seniors pay monthly rates of $6,101. Similarly, assisted living, which provides housing and basic care for those without memory impairments, costs less than memory care at $5,500. Nursing home care, which includes intensive medical and personal care services for those with advanced needs, exceeds the cost of memory care at $10,615. 

In McMinnville, memory care communities officially obtain licensure as community-based care facilities through the Oregon Department of Human Services. This department oversees dementia-specific provider training and enforces minimum standards for housing and security requirements, care planning and staffing. It also investigates complaints regarding substandard care.

• McMinnville scores 59 points on the AARP Livability Index compared to the average U.S. city score of 48, placing it among the most favorable cities in the country for retirees. The city offers high access to ADA-accessible transportation services and has a high walkability score of 14.53 on a 20-point scale compared to 6.17 nationally. This may make it easier for families to visit loved ones in local memory care communities.

• McMinnville’s crime rate exceeds norms in 86% of U.S. cities and 24% of all cities in Oregon, and it runs considerably higher than typical crime rates in cities with comparable population sizes. Even so, violent crime occurs at a slightly lower frequency than in the state and nation, with a rate of about three incidents per 1,000 people. For those with safety concerns, neighborhoods such as McMinnville West and St. Joseph have lower crime rates and may be preferred options for residential care.

• Seniors in McMinnville pay state income taxes on most forms of retirement income, although the state fully exempts Social Security benefits. This, along with the state’s lack of sales taxes, makes memory care in McMinnville a financially viable option for many seniors.

• In McMinnville, residents pay comparatively high prices for housing, transportation and utilities, resulting in an overall cost of living that runs 12% higher than the national norm. Fortunately, the state provides assistance with memory care expenses through its state-funded long-term care benefits program.

• Temperatures in McMinnville range from lows of 36 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to highs of 84 degrees in the summer, making the city a favorable option for prospective memory care residents who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons. The city gets about 52 inches of rain annually and only about 4 inches of snow, and humidity levels remain low throughout the year.