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Situated 7 miles west of Oregon’s largest city, Portland, Beaverton enjoys a prime location in the lush Tualatin Valley. Beaverton’s walkable downtown is easily accessible via local mass transit and provides seniors with unique shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. Beaverton weather is mild, with summer highs in the low 80s and winter lows in the high 30s. Thanks to its position in the Tualatin Valley and close proximity to the Willamette Valley, a variety of fresh, locally grown produce items are available from spring through fall. As one of Oregon’s premier wine-producing regions, the Tualatin Valley provides the perfect beverages for classic Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 12.7% Beaverton’s overall population of slightly more than 90,000. Costs of assisted living in Beaverton average $4,998 per month, although actual prices vary depending on services, amenities and location.
Note: Data for Beaverton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.
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At an average of $4,998 per month, the cost of assisted living in Beaverton is several hundred dollars higher than the average for the state of Oregon at $4,499 and $947 higher than the national average of $4,051. Costs in California are also slightly lower at $4,500. North of Oregon, assisted living costs in Washington are higher than in Beaverton at $5,500.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Oregon’s state capital of Salem, which is slightly to the south of Beaverton, is a little lower at $4,275, and the price drops further in Corvallis at $4,152. Assisted living prices in the Central Oregon community of Bend pay $4,199 per month. At the southern end of the state, assisted living costs are significantly less at $3,950 per month in Medford, but they rise to $5,120 in Grants Pass.
Oregon Medicaid benefits are dispersed through the Oregon Health Plan. Low-income applicants aged 65 and over can apply for long-term care benefits and other health care services through this program. The Oregon Department of Human Services also administers the Independent Choices Program, which provides eligible recipients with monthly cash payments to employ their own care providers and to purchase assistive technology items.
| Contact | Description | |
| Disability, Aging, and Veterans Services | (503) 846-3060 | The Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veterans Services provides programs and services designed to ensure that the basic needs of seniors, veterans and disabled people are met. They provide assistance with making decisions concerning long-term care options, information about available resources, Medicare counseling and short-term intervention for isolated seniors in need of services. |
| Elsie Sturh Center | (503) 629-6342 | Administered by the Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District, the Elsie Stuhr Center is dedicated to the health and well being of citizens aged 55 and over. Programs include safe driver courses, fitness classes, health and wellness clinics and trips, tours, on-site meals and activities. This facility also administers the area’s Meals on Wheels program. |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program | 971-722-2671 | Administered by the Easter Seals organization, the Senior Community Service Employment Program is designed to help low-income seniors obtain employment with government agencies and community-based nonprofits. |
| Oregon Senior Loneliness Line | (503) 200-1633 | The Oregon Senior Loneliness Line provides opportunities for seniors who feel isolated to connect with others via the telephone. This free service is for anyone aged 55 and over, and volunteers are specifically trained in issues affecting older adults. Besides offering emotional support, this service also connects seniors with local resources. |
| TriMet | (503) 962-2455 | TriMet is a public transportation system serving the Portland Metropolitan area, which includes Beaverton and surrounding cities. Reduced fares for those aged 65 are available. TriMet also provides travel training for those who are unfamiliar with navigating public transportation, operates door-to-door neighborhood shuttles for seniors and those with disabilities and provides a LIFT paratransit service for passengers unable to ride regular trains and buses |
| Providence Elder Place | (503) 216-1234 | Providence Elder Places is an all-inclusive care model that’s administered by the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Some of the services provided include care coordination, medication management, transportation, nutritional counseling and dental, podiatry, vision and hearing care. |
Assisted living facilities in Oregon are all required to comply with federal and state regulations and laws designed to safeguard the health and safety of assisted living residents. Check out our Assisted Living in Oregon page to learn more about applicable laws and regulations.