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

The average cost of memory care in Josephine County is $6,291 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Josephine County

Josephine County, Oregon is home to more than 82,000 residents, 22.3 percent of whom are seniors in the vulnerable 65 and older age group that may be living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. There are three memory care facilities in Josephine County to house and care for these seniors, all of which are located in Grants Pass.

Memory Care Communities, as memory care facilities are known in Josephine County and the rest of Oregon, are licensed and governed by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Oregon does not tax Social Security payments, although they partially tax pensions and fully tax retirement savings account income. Seniors who rely on these types of income might find that their healthcare dollars don’t spread as far in Josephine County.
  • Josephine County’s cost of living ranks 108.8, almost nine points higher than the national median of 100. However, healthcare and transportation expenses both rank lower than the U.S. average. Housing and groceries are at 148 and 107.8, respectively. Families hoping to relocate to the county to be closer to a loved one in care might want to keep the higher cost of living in the county in mind.
  • On a scale where 100 represents the areas with the most crime, Josephine County has a violent crime rate of 45.3, 14 points higher than the national average of 31.1, and a property crime rate of 45.5, seven points higher than the national average of 38.1. Seniors living in memory care facilities might not be affected by these crime rates due to safety measures like cameras, alarms and self-locking doors that most facilities provide.
  • Residents in Josephine County enjoy comfortable temperatures with July highs of 87 degrees and January lows of 33. The county receives 44 inches of rain annually and 28 inches of snow. Seniors’ families might want to ensure that prospective facilities have climate controls in the room to ensure that their loved one stays warm during the colder months.

Paying for Memory Care in Josephine County

Memory Care costs in Josephine County start around $6,291 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 Josephine 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

US

$5,694

Coos County

$5,205

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Josephine 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 Josephine County

Josephine 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 Josephine County, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Josephine County

Josephine 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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Review of The Lodge at Countryside Village

We placed Mom at The Lodge at Countryside Village. There are many things that I liked. The staff was very caring, very helpful, and very compassionate. The facility was clean. Every time I went in,...

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I visited this facility

Review of Cascades of Grants Pass

We went to Cascades of Grants Pass and we looked at the suite. We basically kind of walked through. We didn't observe activities. The people were friendly enough, but it was nowhere near the same...

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Hope

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

Review of Cascades of Grants Pass

My uncle has moved into Cascades of Grants Pass. The staff seem very knowledgeable. They are all nice. It is a nice clean place. They also were available. We had to get him into a home as soon as...

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