St. Anthony Village
3560 SE 79th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97206
Lake Oswego is an affluent community in the Portland region with about 41,000 residents, 21% of whom are at least 65 years old. It has a walkable downtown district, and over half the city has natural tree coverage, supporting residents’ comfort. Crime is uncommon in this community, and the weather is pleasant throughout the year. There are numerous hospitals nearby that provide primary, specialty and emergency services to residents of all ages.
The Lake Oswego region has several assisted living facilities that accommodate older adults who are largely independent but need help with some daily activities. These facilities may feature private apartments, depending on how they’re licensed, and they provide three meals daily, along with housekeeping services, recreational programming and individualized care plans. Monthly rates vary depending on factors such as amenities and fee structures, but on average, Lake Oswego seniors pay $4,975 for care. This is higher than the national norm of $4,500 but in line with the state average of $5,045.
This guide provides more details on how assisted living rates in Lake Oswego compare to care costs in other Oregon cities. It also highlights ways seniors in this city pay for care.
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The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Safety, Oversight and Quality, licenses two types of residential facilities in Lake Oswego. These include assisted living facilities, which feature private apartments with kitchenettes and bathrooms, and residential care facilities, which typically have shared rooms and amenities. The department ensures consistently high-quality care through regular inspections and by investigating reports of noncompliance.
In Lake Oswego, seniors pay $4,975 per month for assisted living.
Assisted living facilities in Lake Oswego charge approximately $4,975 per month for care. While this exceeds the national norm by $475, it’s in line with the statewide average of $5,045. Seniors may save about $140 per month by opting for care in Bend instead of Lake Oswego, and in Corvallis, rates are even more affordable at $4,485. Lake Oswego is a budget-friendly alternative to Salem, where assisted living facilities charge $5,500 for care, as well as Eugene, where care costs exceed Lake Oswego’s norm by about $650.
Lake Oswego
$4,975
Oregon
$5,045
United States
$4,500
Salem
$5,500
Corvallis
$4,485
Eugene
$5,623
Bend
$4,835
Assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care options for seniors in Lake Oswego, with residents paying $4,975 per month for housing and care. This is significantly lower than the cost of in-home care and home health care, which average $7,146, as well as nursing home care, which starts at $10,661. Seniors may save a couple of thousand dollars per month by opting for adult day health care, which averages $2,708.
In-Home Care
$7,146
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 Lake Oswego was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.
The state of Oregon offers financial assistance to eligible seniors through its Community First Choice Option, which is also known as the 1915(k) state plan option, the K Option and the K Plan. This funding plan, which is affiliated with Medicaid, may help seniors who have difficulty paying for assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego, please visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Lake Oswego 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.
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