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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Oregon City, OR for 2024

Nestled by the Willamette River, Oregon City is a relatively peaceful place only 25 minutes from downtown Portland, allowing seniors easy access to big city conveniences. Although the 65+ age group comprises a below-average 14.2% of its 37,600 residents, the city offers much to older citizens. From its rich history as the state's original capital and the end of the Oregon Trail to numerous art galleries, museums and an award-winning shopping district downtown, there is no shortage of engaging activities for seniors. 

Oregon City's assisted living facilities provide residential care for seniors who struggle with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing and mobility. Staff is on hand 24/7 to help and organize fun activities that support physical health and emotional well-being. Rooms are usually private or shared, and meals are often served in communal dining areas. The median monthly fee in Oregon City is $4,975, which exceeds the national average but is below the norm for Oregon.

This guide explores the benefits and drawbacks of assisted living in Oregon City, including a cost comparison with other types of senior care. Furthermore, it also looks at financing options for senior care and lists some senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Oregon City

The Office of Safety, Oversight and Quality, a branch of Oregon's Department of Human Services, regulates the state's assisted living facilities. All applicants must comply with the general licensing standards (411-054-0010), or their applications will be rejected. Additionally, licensed facilities are subject to unannounced inspections and investigations if residents, their families or third parties register complaints.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Oregon City

  • Based on the U.S. average being 100, Oregon City has a high cost of living median of 132.5, far beyond Oregon's 114.3. However, the city's expensive housing costs skew the figures, so seniors in assisted living communities may find the city more affordable. Their medical care expenses may also be cheaper because Oregon City's health care cost index is 91.2, below the state's rating of 94.6.
  • Overall, Oregon City is a safer city than many others in the country. On a scale where 1 is low and 100 is high, the property crime rate is 36.7, slightly above the national average of 35.5. However, the violent crime rate is much lower than the U.S. average of 22.7, at 11.9. Furthermore, seniors in assisted living facilities may feel safer due to 24/7 monitoring and on-site staff.
  • Seniors may enjoy Oregon City's Oceanic climate, which is responsible for its mild winters and summers. Temperatures in January can fall to 36 degrees Fahrenheit at night, but they rise to more mild levels during the day. In summer, it's common to see the dial reach a pleasant 82 degrees, which may please seniors who don't like it too hot. Annually, the city sees 2 inches of snow and 43 inches of rain, which is above the national average of 38 but not enough for uncomfortable humidity.
  • Although Oregon City's air quality index of 32 is below the national average of 58, other factors contribute to an overall health cost that is nearly 16% less expensive than the U.S. average. These include the quality of the water, which equals the U.S. average of 55, and the number of physicians per 100,000 people, which is 11 more than the norm of 210.
  • Oregon City's primary medical care provider is Willamette Falls Medical Center, a nonprofit specializing in several areas of medicine, including cancer care and orthopedics. Only 20 minutes away is Milwaukie Hospital, a community facility providing surgical and psychiatric services. Due to Portland's proximity, seniors are also near several of Oregon's best facilities, including OHSU Hospital, which is nationally ranked in six specialties, including geriatrics and neurosurgery.

Paying for Assisted Living in Oregon City

In Oregon City, the median fee per month for assisted living is $4,975, although many factors determine the actual fee, such as the staff-to-resident ratio.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby States

Oregon City's typical senior pays $475 per month more than the average American for assisted living but saves $70 when compared to the typical Oregonian. When compared to nearby cities, Oregon City falls within the mid-range in terms of cost. Salem and Eugene are costlier, at $5,500 and $5,623, respectively, while Albany and Corvallis are more affordable, at $4,530 and $4,485. 

    Oregon City

    $4,975

    Oregon

    $5,045

    United States

    $4,500

    Salem

    $5,500

    Albany

    $4,530

    Corvallis

    $4,485

    Eugene

    $5,623

    The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

    At $4,975 per month, assisted living offers more for its fee than other senior care types in Oregon City. It's more than adult day care's $2,708, but the additional cost pays for 24/7 care, meals and accommodation. In-home care and home health care are significantly costlier, at $7,146 for each, but this is for 44 hours of care per month and doesn't include the assisted living services previously mentioned. The most expensive option is nursing home care, which averages $10,661 for a semiprivate room, although the fee covers near-hospital medical services.

      In-Home Care

      $6,673

      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.

      Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Oregon City

      Seniors in Oregon City’s assisted living facilities may be able to receive financial assistance through Oregon’s Aged and Disabled Waiver program. Oregon’s Community First Choice Option, a state Medicaid option, is another program that may help seniors pay for care in assisted living facilities.

      Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

      Financial Assistance in Oregon

      More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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

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

      For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

      Free Assisted Living Resources in Oregon City

      Oregon City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

      To see a list of free assisted living resources in Oregon City, please visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Oregon City

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

       

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Oregon

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      I was able to view Gilman Park Assisted Living, and the tour was nice. The facility was dated, it's very old, and that's what kinda scared me away from it. It could use some remodeling. It was a...

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      My mother has moved into McLoughlin Place Senior Living. The whole place is very friendly. We didn't eat there, but we were there during a meal and saw what it looked like. The menu was really good...

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      Thank you so much Milt, for sharing your review of McLoughlin Place Senior Living. We greatly appreciate your compliments about our friendly staff and the food, as will as our activities. We hope...

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