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Coos Bay serves as an active port city on Oregon’s Southern Coast and sits close to dunes, beaches and forest areas. This city features historic architecture and age-friendly amenities, such as a senior center and transportation services through Coos County Area Transit Department, and it’s home to one hospital. Additionally, the city has a large senior community that makes up a quarter of its 16,000 residents.
Several assisted living facilities sit within Coos Bay’s city limits and nearby, giving residents access to a diverse range of lifestyle options and price points. These residential facilities provide daily services such as meal preparation, transportation and housekeeping, along with individualized service plans to meet residents’ custodial needs. Some facilities accommodate pets, and many have amenities such as walking paths, fitness centers and activity rooms. Locally, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,570 for care, with rates exceeding respective state and national norms of $5,045 and $4,500.
This guide includes details on some programs that may help seniors cover assisted living expenses and shows how residential care costs compare to home-based and institutional alternatives. The guide also lists local resources that may help seniors make important long-term care decisions.Â