Newport is a coastal city in Oregon that’s home to a little more than 10,000 residents. More than 25%...
Seniors in nursing care facilities are offered a high level of supervision, including medical care and round-the-clock monitoring. This type of care is ideal for seniors who aren’t able to live independently. As nursing home care is expensive, it may be worth considering other types of care for seniors who can manage some daily tasks. In these cases, assisted living or home health care are often better choices.
The guide that follows provides information about the cost of different types of senior care. Additionally, it includes resources that can assist older adults living in the Newport area.
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Using monthly average costs of semiprivate nursing home rooms to compare, the cost of nursing home care in Newport is over $2,400 above the U.S. average. When compared with the state average, Newport’s costs are quite close, with just a $76 difference.
When comparing cities throughout Oregon, costs are quite similar across the board. Portland is priced slightly lower at an average of $10,083 per month, while cities such as Salem ($10,646), Grant’s Pass ($10,418) and Eugene ($10,235) are just slightly more expensive.
Newport
$10,190
Oregon
$10,114
The United States
$7,756
Grant’s Pass
$10,418
Salem
$10,646
Portland
$10,083
Eugene
$10,235
A semiprivate room in one of Newport’s nursing homes costs an average of $10,190 per month while a private room costs $10,889.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Comparing the costs of different types of senior care is important, especially for families that are unsure of the best senior care option for their loved one. Adult day care costs an average of $2,708 per month in Newport, while assisted living facilities are available to provide 24-hour care and help with daily tasks at an average cost of $4,075 per month. Seniors who are able to remain at home with some help can access home care or home health care services for about $5,425 monthly. As with most cities, the cost of nursing home care is the most expensive type of care in Newport, with semiprivate rooms costing an average of $10,190 per month and private rooms costing $10,889.
Home care
$5,425
Home health care
$5,425
Adult day health care
$2,708
Assisted living
$4,075
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,190
Nursing home (private room)
$10,889
Note: Data for Newport wasn’t available so cost data for the nearest major city, Corvallis, was used instead.
These resources may help seniors in the Newport area access nursing home care more easily or they may offer assistance that can prolong independent living and delay the need for institutional care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| City of Oregon 60+ Activity Center | (541) 265-9617 | The City of Oregon’s 60+ Activity Center offers seniors an array of virtual and in-person programs, including social activities, hot meals and fitness classes designed to help participants reduce pain and improve overall health. |
| City of Oregon Meals on Wheels | (541) 265-9617 | Working in partnership with the 60+ Activity Center, Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to seniors who are unable to leave their homes. Meals are provided free for those who need them; however, seniors are asked to make a small donation whenever possible. |
| Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services | (541) 336-2289 | The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services department offers caregiver resources and helps seniors access financial resources, including veterans’ benefits and Medicaid. |
| Adult Protective Services | (541) 924-8418 | Adult Protective Services offers intervention for seniors when self-neglect or self-harm is a concern. It also offers assistance when seniors are facing abuse, neglect or financial exploitation at the hands of a caregiver. |
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