Talk to a local advisor for free
Situated in central Oregon alongside the Cascade mountain range, Redmond is a compact city of 32,421. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 15.8% of the city’s population, and the area has plenty to offer retirees who enjoy being outdoors. Nearby Smith Rock State Park is filled with scenic walking trails and stunning views, and there are several city-maintained urban parks, with picnic areas and paved barrier-free paths.
Care options for senior citizens in Redmond include assisted living facilities. Services provided by these facilities include customized help with routine grooming, housekeeping, meals and transportation to medical appointments, shopping and community activities. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Redmond costs an average of $4,835 per month. Although this is over $300 higher than the national average, it’s $210 less than Oregon’s average.
Our guide to assisted living in Redmond provides cost care data and comparisons, a list of resources for local seniors and ways to pay for care.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Oregon. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Redmond residents pay an average of $4,835 for assisted living.
Assisted living in Redmond is less than the Oregon average of $5,045 per month but several hundred dollars more than the national average of $4,500 per month.
With a monthly average of $4,975, assisted living costs in Oregon’s largest city, Portland, are slightly higher than in Redmond. Those in Oregon’s second-largest city, Eugene, pay $5,623, which is nearly $800 more per month than what their Redmond counterparts pay. Costs are also higher in the Southern Oregon community of Grants Pass at $5,570 but drop to $4,640 in nearby Medford, which is nearly $200 less than Redmond prices. Residents of assisted living facilities in Oregon’s state capital, Salem, pay $5,500 per month — almost $700 more than the average cost in Redmond.
Note: Data for Redmond was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bend, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Oregon.
| Contact | Description | |
| Redmond Senior Center | (514) 548-6325 | The Redmond Senior Center is a locally funded community center that offers older adults a variety of free and low-cost social, recreational and educational opportunities. Programming includes fitness classes, walking clubs, communal meals and special events designed to promote community engagement among seniors. |
| Deschutes County Veterans Services | (541) 585-8387 | Deschutes County Veterans Services provides free information and advocacy services to veterans, dependents and survivors. Veteran Service Officers work to ensure veterans obtain their maximum entitlements through county, state and federal programs, including VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound. VSOs can also help vets arrange transportation to VA and civilian health care facilities throughout Redmond and the surrounding areas. |
| Cascades East Transit Dial-A-Ride | (541) 385-8680 | Cascades East Transit operates Redmond Rural Dial-A-Ride, an on-demand shared-ride transit service that operates weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. except on legal holidays. Riders book their trips in advance, and door-to-door service is provided for destinations within Redmond. |
| Redmond Meals on Wheels | (541) 548-6325 | Redmond’s Meals on Wheels service provides homebound seniors aged 60 and older with a hot, home-delivered lunch each weekday. Volunteer drivers also conduct a brief wellness check on each client daily. Participants are asked to make a small contribution towards the cost of their meals, although no senior is denied service due to financial restraints. |
| Council on Aging of Central Oregon | (541) 678-5483 | The Council on Aging of Central Oregon provides seniors aged 60 and over with free information on local resources and support services for older adults. As the regional Area Agency on Agency, the Council also offers assistance with elder law issues, helps seniors navigate their health insurance options, and refers seniors to long-term care services. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Redmond area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
