The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Springfield, OR for 2023

There are 65,000 seniors 65 and older in Oregon who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia disorder. In Springfield, which is home to a little less than 63,000 residents, 13.1 percent of the population is aged 65 or older. In cities like this where seniors make up such a large part of the population, the need for memory care is high. There is a total of nine memory care facilities, which are officially known as memory care communities throughout the state. 

The Oregon Department of Human Services is responsible for regulating memory care and assisted living facilities throughout Oregon. According to state regulations, although memory care and assisted living services may often be provided in the same facility, a memory care community must be segregated in its own area where other residents may not access it.

• The cost of living in Springfield is above the national average by six percent. Seniors and their families who have limited funds to pay for the cost of memory care might want to consider facilities in a less expensive area.
  
• The Springfield area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia disorders, such as PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend and McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Crime rates in Springfield are well above state averages. A total of 3.02 violent crimes and 47.94 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents each year in the area. By comparison, state averages are only 2.65 violent crimes and 29.64 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Seniors and their families should inquire about security measures taken by facilities when they're considering memory care.
  
• Annual rainfall in Springfield is six inches above the national average. Seniors who enjoy spending plenty of time outdoors may find it hard to do as often living in the area and may wish to consider memory care somewhere with drier weather.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Springfield

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.

Springfield 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 Springfield, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Springfield-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.