Bend, Oregon, is a small city just west of the Cascade Mountains. The city has slightly over 100,000 residents; the senior community makes up 16.8% of the population, in line with the national average. Surrounded by recreational opportunities and nearby ski resort towns, the cost of living in Bend is relatively high. Housing costs significantly exceed average costs across the rest of the country. Home care costs are also expensive in Bend, with the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reporting that older adults pay an average of $6,435 per month. Note that home care costs are for personal care and do not include the costs of medical services. In terms of institutional medical services, Bend is home to St. Charles Medical Center, which is ranked regionally as the third-best hospital in Oregon and is highly rated in performing 16 adult procedures.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Bend– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.