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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Douglas County, OR for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Douglas County is $6,801 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Douglas County

Of the 107,667 residents who live in Douglas County, Oregon, more than 22,000 are seniors in the 65 and older age range. Some of these seniors may be among the 65,000 Oregon residents who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia and may require memory care. There are two memory care facilities in Douglas County to care for these seniors, both of which are located in Roseburg.

In Oregon, including Douglas County, memory care facilities are referred to as Memory Care Communities and are governed by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Douglas County’s cost of living ranks 94.8 on a scale where 100 represents the U.S. average. Healthcare and transportation also rank lower than the average at 96 and 83, respectively. Housing costs are equal to the average, making the county an affordable place for seniors’ families, should they wish to relocate to be closer to their loved one in care.
  • Although Social Security income is exempt from taxes in Oregon, retirement savings account income is fully taxed, but pensions are only partially taxed. Seniors in Douglas County might find that these tax savings result in more money to allocate toward memory care expenses.
  • The violent crime rate in Douglas County is 45.9 and the rate of property crime is a 44.9, when using a scale where 100 represents areas with the most crime. These rates are slightly higher than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. While secure memory care facilities are generally safe, families might want to discuss safety precautions with prospective facilities.
  • Residents of Douglas County enjoy comfortable year-round temperatures. Summer highs reach 84 degrees, and winter lows only drop to 26. The county gets 44 inches of rain each year and three inches of snow, compared to the U.S. averages of 39 and 26, respectively. Seniors’ families might want to ensure that facilities have air conditioning to keep residents comfortable during the warmer summer temperatures.

Paying for Memory Care in Douglas County

Memory Care costs in Douglas County start around $6,801 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Douglas County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Oregon

Douglas County

$6,801

Josephine County

$6,291

Jackson County

$6,128

Lane County

$5,750

Linn County

$5,720

US

$5,694

Coos County

$5,205

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Douglas County

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

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Douglas County

Douglas County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Douglas County, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Douglas County

Douglas County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Oregon page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Connie

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Review of Brookdale Roseburg

Brookdale Roseburg is an awesome place. They offer a lot to their residents. They have a lot of activities and a lot of one-on-one care provision. They provide furniture. They have a bed and a...

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Manya

I visited this facility

Review of The Landing

My husband will be moving into The Landing within the next week and a half or so. I found it to be very pleasant. I thought it might be a good fit for him. I could live there myself. The whole...

Provider response

Dear Manya, we appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the Landing. Your feedback means the world to our team we are looking forward to having your husband move into our community. Thank...

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Manya

I visited this facility

Review of Callahan Court Memory Care

I toured and I was impressed with what they showed me. I felt very good about the tour and my overall gut feeling about the place was that I liked it a lot. I met with the nurse and she did a very...

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