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Located near the southern border of Portland, Oregon City is a small city with a population of 37,339. Approximately 15% of its residents are aged 65 and older. It is home to the historic McLoughlin House, and seniors can enjoy hikes at Willamette Falls. For fresh fruits and vegetables, the Oregon City Farmers Market is open year-round. Summers are mild with July highs around 82, and the area only gets around two inches of snow per year, which is ideal for those trying to escape the extreme cold.
There are three assisted living communities located within the city limits and 32 nearby. These facilities have an average monthly cost of $4,831. Costs can vary depending on factors like location, amenities and the level of care provided.
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According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Oregon City is $4,831. This is more than the state average of $4,659 and the national average of $4,300. Idaho and Nevada seniors both pay less at $3,675 and $3,595, respectively. California seniors pay around $5,000, while Washington state residents pay the most of the surrounding states at $5,750.
Grants Pass is the least expensive Oregon town, at $846 less. Eugene is one of the costliest at almost $600 more. Salem costs around $4,398, and Corvallis seniors pay approximately $4,075. Medford is closer to Oregon City’s averages, at $4,713, and Albany is less at $4,070.
Note: Data for Oregon City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.
Medicaid offers the Oregon Aged and Physically Disabled Waiver (APD), which helps low-income seniors pay for certain services in long-term care. Some of these services include housekeeping, grooming and medication management. The waiver does not cover room and board. Learn more about this waiver, how to apply and the requirements at our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Oregon City Senior Center | (503) 657-8287 | The Oregon Senior Center is a safe place for older adults to enjoy leisure and recreational activities with their peers. The grounds offer a landscaped garden for afternoon walks and a convenient bus stop for afternoon trips. Activities include ballroom dancing, art classes, hikes, computers, book clubs and games. The center also offers in-house services such as tax preparation and foot care. |
| Aging Services Advisory Council | (503) 655-8640 | The Aging Services Advisory Council serves as an advocate for older adults in the area. The agency is devoted to investigating and resolving issues in long-term care facilities. They also provide public education and outreach programs to inform the community about issues and programs involving the aging population. |
| Clackamas County Aging and Disability Resource Connection | (503) 650-5622 | The Clackamas County ADRC provides information about in-home care, long-term care, home-delivered meals and insurance counseling. These resources are completely free to seniors aged 60 and older that live within the county limits. |
| Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (503) 378-6533 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for those living in assisted living communities and other licensed care settings. The ombudsman works to protect individuals’ rights, enhance seniors’ quality of life, promote dignity and improve the level of care provided by staff. Complaints against specific facilities are investigated and solved by the organization. |
| Clackamas County Veterans Services | (503) 650-5631 | The Clackamas County Veterans Services helps prior military locate benefits and compensation. One program, the Aid and Attendance benefit, helps pay for home and community-based services, including long-term care. |
The Oregon Department of Human Services regulates assisted living, memory care and residential care facilities throughout the state. General licensing standards involve requirements regarding staffing, safety, health and residential services. Learn more about these laws and regulations at our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
