McMinnville is a charming small city situated in the heart of Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton wine AVA. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, gracious architecture and plenty of farm-to-fork dining thanks to the abundance of agricultural land surrounding the city. Situated Just 26 miles from Oregon’s capital city, Salem, and slightly under 34 miles from the state’s largest metro area, Portland, McMinnville provides an attractive combination of small-town life with easy access to both rural and urban amenities. A typical day in McMinnville might involve exploring wine country, visiting art galleries or enjoying a peaceful picnic at Rotary Nature Preserve at Tice Woods.
Those aged 65 and over make up approximately 18.6% of McMinnville’s overall population of slightly less than 35,000 citizens. The average cost of assisted living in McMinnville is $4,398 per month. However, price fluctuations occur depending on the facility’s location in the community as well as the services and amenities they provide.
Note: Data for McMinnville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Salem, was used instead.
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McMinnville residents pay an average of $4,398 per month in assisted living costs, slightly less than the Oregon average of $4,659 and higher than the national average of $4,300. Costs are higher to the north and south of Oregon at $5,750 in Washington and $5,000 in California but drop significantly in Idaho and Nevada to $3,675 and $3,595, respectively.
Assisted living costs within Oregon range from a low of $3,985 at the southern end of the state in Grants Pass to $5,430 per month in Eugene. Those in the Portland Metro Area pay an average of $4,831, while their counterparts on the other side of the Cascades in Bend pay an average of $5,090. Costs in Albany and Medford run $4,070 and $4,713, respectively.
Oregon’s version of Medicaid, the Oregon Health Plan, provides assistance paying for long-term care to eligible seniors aged 65 and over. In addition, the Home and Community-Based Waiver pays for some of the associated personal care services, such as basic grooming, bathing and dressing.
Please visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information.
Contact | Description | |
McMinnville Senior Center | (503) 435-0407 | McMinnville’s older population can access social activities, congregate meals, group outings to community events and attractions and Type II diabetes, weight loss and cancer support at McMinnville Senior Center. Fitness classes are also available, including yoga, tai chi, qigong and strength and flexibility training. Seniors can also take a variety of arts and crafts classes and the AARP Safe Driver Course. |
Northwest Senior & Disability | (503) 472-9441 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Yamhill County, Northwest Senior & Disability provides referrals and direct services to older adults in McMinnville and surrounding communities. Services include health insurance counseling, case management, physical and mental wellness screenings and money management programs. The agency also administers a Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s office, where trained staff and volunteers provide advocacy and investigative services to seniors and their families to ensure that their rights are not being violated. |
American Legion Post 21 | (503) 435-2218 | Current and former members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, their survivors and their dependents can join the American Legion. Membership provides opportunities to socialize with other military members, veterans and their families, as well as trained volunteer assistance navigating the red tape involved with applying for service-based benefits. The organization also provides emergency financial assistance in some cases. |
Yamhill County Transit | (503) 474-4900 | Elderly and disabled persons are eligible to access ADA Paratransit Service through Yamhill County Transit. This is a door-to-door service that requires an approved application to use. Those with mobility limitations may be able to access curb-to-curb transportation through Yamhill County’s Dial-a-Ride program. |
Senior Peer Mentor Program | (503) 304-3420 | Those aged 60 and over struggling with depression and/or anxiety caused by life challenges can get help gaining more effective coping skills through the Senior Peer Mentor Program. Trained, supervised volunteers lend a supportive ear and work with participants to identify goals and devise workable coping strategies. |
All long-term care facilities in Oregon are required to be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations. The Oregon Department of Human Services oversees these facilities to ensure compliance.
Our Assisted Living in Oregon page has information about these rules and regulations.