The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lake Oswego, OR for 2023

In Oregon, where there are 65,000 seniors 65 and older who have been diagnosed with dementia, the need for memory care is substantial. In Lake Oswego, where nearly 20 percent of the population is over 65, seniors with dementia can choose from more than 25 memory care facilities in the area that provide residential care and support for dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.

The Oregon Department of Human Services is responsible for regulating memory care and assisted living facilities throughout Oregon, which often are housed in the same facility. Those offering memory care services are officially known as memory care communities and must have a segregated area where residents with dementia reside.

• Although temperatures are reasonably mild throughout the year in Lake Oswego, the area only gets 141 sunny days per year, which is more than 60 days less than an average U.S. city. Seniors who enjoy spending time outside in the sunshine may want to consider memory care in a region with more sunshine.
  
• If seniors and their loved ones have limited funds to pay for memory care, they may find living in Lake Oswego to be too expensive. The overall cost of living is more than 80 percent above the national average, with housing being the biggest factor. 
  
• The Lake Oswego area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Crime rates in Lake Oswego are incredibly low. For every 1,000 residents, only 0.82 violent crimes and 11.48 property crimes occur. By comparison, the state of Oregon sees an annual average of 2.65 violent crimes and 29.64 property crimes each year. Even with such low crime rates, it's a good idea for seniors and their loved ones to inquire about safety protocols when touring any memory care facility.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lake Oswego

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.

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 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 Lake Oswego, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Lake Oswego-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.