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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Yamhill County, OR for 2023

The average cost of memory care in Yamhill County is $6,474 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Yamhill County

Nestled along the Columbia River in northwest Oregon, Yamhill County is home to 99,193 residents. More than 13 percent of these residents are seniors aged 65 and older, the primary age group for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. There are seven memory care facilities in the county to assist and support these seniors.

In Yamhill County and the rest of Oregon, these facilities are referred to as Memory Care Communities and are overseen by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Yamhill County has a higher cost of living than other areas of the U.S. The county ranks 124.3, more than 24 points higher than the national average of 100. Although healthcare expenses are lower than average, transportation, housing and groceries all rank higher. Seniors and their families may want to keep the higher cost of living in Yamhill County in mind when looking for memory care facilities.
  • Temperatures are comfortable in Yamhill County ranging from 79 to 34 degrees. The county gets 52 inches of rain and five inches of snow each year, compared to the national averages of 39 and 26, respectively. Seniors who enjoy comfortable summer temperatures without heat and humidity might enjoy living in the county.
  • In Yamhill County, and the rest of Oregon, seniors are not taxed on Social Security income, although they are partially taxed on pensions and fully taxed on retirement savings account income. Seniors who rely on Social Security benefits may find that living in the county results in more money for their memory care budgets.
  • The crime rates in Yamhill County are slightly higher than the U.S. averages. On a scale where 100 represents high crime areas, the county ranks 41.6 for violent crime and 42.1 for property crime, compared to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Families may want to ask prospective facilities about security measures to protect their residents.

Paying for Memory Care in Yamhill County

Memory Care costs in Yamhill County start around $6,474 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 Yamhill 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.

Counties in Oregon

Yamhill County

$6,474

Clark County

$6,081

Multnomah County

$5,933

US

$5,694

Lincoln County

$5,445

Polk County

$5,411

Washington County

$5,198

Marion County

$5,098

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Yamhill County

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Yamhill County

Yamhill County 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 Yamhill County, please visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Yamhill County

Yamhill 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.

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