The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodburn, OR for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodburn

• Oregon has no sales tax, which leaves more money in the retirement budgets of all seniors. Individuals receiving Social Security Income will also not have to pay income tax, but money received from retirement accounts is subject to income tax.
  

• The Woodburn Transit System offers a fixed-route transport service throughout the Woodburn area. Seniors may also be able to access the Dial-A-Ride program that provides door-to-door transport for riders not able to use the fixed-route services.
  

• The temperatures in Woodburn are not extreme, with an average July high of 81 degrees, and January lows average 36. However, the city has precipitation, rain, hail, sleet or snow, an average of 107 days each year, and there are only 153 days of sunshine each year, over 50 less than the national average. Seniors may find the cloudy weather keeps them inside more than they'd like.
  

• Sperling rates Woodburn's cost of living at 109, compared to the national average of 100; however, this is mainly due to the high cost of housing. Seniors will find their groceries costs to be on par with national averages, and healthcare costs significantly lower, at 83, compared to the U.S. average of 100.
  

• The crime rate in Woodburn is higher than 73 percent of Oregon's other communities, which may be an issue for seniors concerned with safety. Violent crime occurs at a rate of 3.04 per 1,000 residents, slightly higher than the state average, however, property crime is slightly lower than the Oregon average, at 26.14 per 1,000 residents.
  

• The Woodburn area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in McMinnville.