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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Portland, OR for 2024

Home to renowned rose gardens and the Trailblazers, Portland is home to over 645,000 residents, with adults 65 and older comprising 12.8% of the population. Several top-ranking medical facilities and programs are here to serve seniors, including OHSU HospitalLegacy Emanuel Medical Center and Providence Health & Services. The prices that nursing home residents here pay for care is higher than the national average, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. The average cost for a semiprivate room in Portland is $10,083 per month, compared to the U.S. median of $7,756.

Outside of hospitals, nursing homes provide the most sophisticated and comprehensive care available for people living with increasingly severe illness or frailty. These highly regulated facilities offer personal assistance with bathing and eating in addition to skilled nursing care, medical monitoring and a wide range of therapies. As a result, nursing homes are generally much more expensive than other senior accommodations. Home health care or assisted living communities can offer more affordable services that may be equally effective for individuals who do not yet require a high level of medical care.

This guide discusses typical costs of nursing home care in Portland, nearby cities and the nation. It also discusses average fees for other types of senior care and local resources designed to support seniors living at home.

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Nursing Home Costs in Portland, Oregon

In Portland, the average monthly cost of a nursing facility semiprivate room is $10,083. The average cost for a private room is $12,349.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing average monthly costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms across Oregon and the United States, this care in Portland costs almost as much as the state’s median price of $10,114. However, it is $2,300 more expensive than the national median.

Nursing home care in Portland costs almost the same as care in Albany, which shares Oregon’s state average. Typical fees in Corvallis are $10,190 per month, about $100 higher than in facilities here. Prices go up slightly in Eugene, where seniors pay $10,235. Salem nursing homes charge an average of $10,646 per month for nursing home care, over $560 more than a typical Portland nursing home.

Portland

$10,083

Oregon

$10,114

The United States

$7,756

Albany

$10,114

Corvallis

$10,190

Eugene

$10,235

Salem

$10,646

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Comparing nursing home costs with costs for other types of senior care is an important step in determining the best placement for an elderly loved one. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, costing $3,510 per month on average. Assisted living runs about $1,300 more, at $4,831. Home care and home health care add up to $1,000 more in expenses at $5,815 and $5,911, respectively. Nursing home care in Portland is the priciest by far. Shared rooms have a monthly median price of $10,083, and private rooms are $12,349.

Home care

$5,815

Home health care

$5,911

Adult day health care

$3,510

Assisted living

$4,831

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,083

Nursing home (private room)

$12,349

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Portland, Oregon

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Portland, Oregon

Many Portland seniors depend on the following resources to maintain their independence. These programs help delay entry into a nursing facility or other senior care community. They also help elders become more familiar with nursing home-level care, facilitating a smoother transition into an institutional setting when it’s necessary.

ResourceContactService
Multnomah County Aging & Disability(503) 988-3646The Multnomah County Aging & Disability office is the aging and disability resource connection for area seniors. This 24-hour helpline and assistance program links older residents with government assistance, guardianship services, family caregiver support and culturally specific resources.
YWCA of Greater Portland Senior Services(503) 294-7400The YWCA’s Senior Services Program educates and advocates for seniors ages 60 years and older and for caregivers, with special emphasis on supporting low-income individuals. Services include information and referrals, care management, insurance counseling, legal assistance and caregiver respite. The Senior Services team connects clients with partner agencies that provide personal care, adult day care and other assistance.
Impact NW Senior Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)(503) 294-7445Impact NW is a nonprofit dedicated to serving vulnerable citizens. Its Guardian Assistance Program (GAP) offers case management and advocacy to help otherwise self-sufficient elders ages 60 and older remain in their homes for as long as possible. GAP also offers money management and transportation services to promote independence and engagement within the community.
Senior Law Project (SLP)(503) 224-4086The SLP is a volunteer initiative administered by the Legal Aid Services of Oregon through senior centers in Multnomah County. Participating attorneys specialize in elder law and can assist with Medicaid, guardianships and institutional care issues. They provide free 30-minute consultations for seniors ages 60 and older and their spouses, and qualifying cases may be handled free of charge as well.
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)(503) 484-6371IRCO Senior Programs help elderly immigrants, refugees and mainstream citizens delay out-of-home placement with direct language- and culture-specific social services. The staff provides and coordinates assistance with options counseling and case management.

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