The Best Memory Care Communities in Jackson County, OR

Jackson County, located near the California border in Oregon, has a population of 203,206 residents. Of those residents, 17.6 percent are seniors aged 65 and older, some of whom might be among the 65,000 Oregon residents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive impairments. That number is expected to grow by almost 30 percent by 2025, and there are seven memory care facilities within the county to care for this growing number of seniors. 

Memory Care Communities, as memory care facilities are known in Jackson County and throughout Oregon, are licensed and regulated by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

• Although Oregon does not tax Social Security, retirement savings account income is fully taxed, and pensions are partially taxed. Seniors on fixed incomes in Jackson County may appreciate the extra money these tax savings provide when planning their memory care budgets.
  
• The temperatures in Jackson County range from 88 to 31 degrees. Although the area receives less precipitation than other areas in the U.S., 29 inches of rain and 19 inches of snow, compared to the national averages of 39 and 26, respectively, the county only gets 197 sunny days each year compared to the average of 205. Seniors’ families may want to ask about recreational programs to help seniors stay active year-round.
  
• Jackson County’s cost of living is 115, compared to the national average of 100. Healthcare and transportation both rank lower than the average at 93, but housing and groceries both rank higher than the average at 158 and 107.8, respectively. Seniors living in the county might find that the lower costs of healthcare and transportation help offset the higher cost of living.
  
• On a 100-point scale where 100 represents the most dangerous areas, violent crime in Jackson County ranks 48.7 and property crime ranks 48.9, compared to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Memory care facilities are generally well-equipped with security equipment to keep residents safe.

Memory Care costs in Jackson County start around $6,128 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 Jackson 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.

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

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.

Jackson 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.