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Memory Care Communities in Oregon City, Oregon

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Oregon City, OR below include 207 memory care communities with 926 reviews. On average in Oregon City, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care facilities in Oregon City charge around $6,219 monthly for care, with local rates exceeding the national norm of $5,625 but coming in well below Oregon’s cost of $6,306. Local care costs are affordable compared to rates in Eugene and Salem, where respective monthly fees come in at $7,029 and $6,875. On the other hand, seniors spend less on care in Bend, where memory care communities charge $6,044 for services.

Oregon City

$6,219

Oregon

$6,306

United States

$5,625

Salem

$6,875

Eugene

$7,029

Bend

$6,044

Paying for Memory Care in Oregon City

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 Oregon City, memory care communities charge $6,219 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Oregon City

In Oregon City, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Oregon

More Ways to Pay for Memory 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care rates in Oregon City come in at about $6,219 per month, which is moderate compared to other senior care types. Seniors who don’t need memory services pay lower rates of $4,975 for assisted living, which includes personal care and residential services. Adult day health care charges around $2,708 and includes skilled nursing and personal care in a community environment. For example, older adults who obtain private services in their own homes pay $7,146 for in-home care, which comprises basic household chores, companionship and personal care, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Similarly, nursing homes charge even higher rates of $10,661 for 24-hour medical support and personal care in an institutional setting.

Memory Care

$6,219

In-Home Care

$7,146

Home Health Care

$7,146

Adult Day Health Care

$2,708

Assisted Living Facility

$4,975

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,661

Note: Data for Oregon City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Ocean City

To see a list of free memory care resources in Ocean City, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Oregon City

The Oregon Department of Human Services licenses all memory care communities in Oregon City. This department defines the scope and level of services facilities provide to those with dementia and enforces minimum standards for staffing, staff training, care planning and nutrition and medication services. It also publishes a guide for reporting abuse that takes place in licensed memory care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Oregon City

 

  • Oregon City offers  Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital with over 300 licensed health care professionals and a full range of primary and specialty services. It houses the Providence Brain and Spine Institute, which provides neurological services for cognitive disorders and dementia, and it provides in-person and virtual support groups for seniors and families affected by dementia. The hospital also provides telemedicine services, providing prompt medical care for seniors with minimal disruptions to daily routines.

 

  • Clackamas County comes in 3rd out of Oregon’s 35 ranked counties for health, and it falls in the 75-100th percentile for health outcomes and factors. These include the state’s high life expectancy, which surpasses state and national averages at 80.9 years. Compared to the rest of Oregon, a high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries get the flu vaccine annually. Additionally, the rate of preventable hospital stays averages 1,733 stays per 100,000 patients compared to 2,809 nationally, indicating access to comprehensive outpatient services.

 

  • Oregon City’s cost of living exceeds the national norm by 25% and may be a consideration for seniors who need economically priced memory care services. Health care costs exceed the national norm by 18%, driving up medical costs for those managing chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's, and housing expenses exceed the national average by 20%. Fortunately, the state funds programs, such as the Aged and Physically Disabled Waiver, to help qualified seniors pay for care.

 

  • Oregon City has an AARP Livability Index rating of 61, which is considerably higher than the U.S. average score of 48, putting it in the top half of U.S. communities. The region doesn’t report a health care professional shortage, indicating prompt access to medical care, and clean air and water support seniors’ health.

 

  • Oregon taxes withdrawals from retirement accounts at rates of up to 9.90% and doesn’t provide any exemptions. However, it exempts Social Security benefits from taxation and allows seniors to claim credits to reduce their tax obligation on pension income, and its lack of sales tax helps seniors save money on over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Oregon City

Oregon City Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Oregon page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Oregon

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kathy

I visited this facility

Review of River Terrace Memory Care

I toured River Terrace Memory Care. It was a beautiful facility, and they were working hard to make it look good and feel comfortable. Everything looks wonderfully clean. They have a lot of places...

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Terri456

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of River Terrace Memory Care

I found a place for my mom and it's River Terrace Memory Care. She has been there for over a month now. It's brand new. I love that the owner-administrator is on-site, unlike all the big other ones...

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MR. Steven

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of River Terrace Memory Care

The Rooms are Neat and Tidy with ll Modern facilities. My Interactions with the Staff is both friendly and professional. This make for a great balance The Staff is very responsive and caring ...

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