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Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon and is known as one of the world’s greenest cities for its use of renewable energy. Also known as the City of Roses, the area has mild winters and warm summers that allow residents to enjoy a variety of outdoor attractions and green spaces year-round. The sprawling Washington Park has a zoo, Japanese garden, arboretum and rose garden, and Mt. Tabor Park features an extinct volcano covered by a verdant forest. The city is home to a variety of performing arts groups, including the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theater, and Portland Opera.
Portland has a higher monthly assisted living cost and lower senior population than the national averages, but offers several incentives for retirees, including vouchers for assisted living, home care and day programs. The state of Oregon does not tax Social Security benefits, and income-restricted seniors may be eligible for tax credits.
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The average cost of assisted living in Portland is $4,998 per month, which is slightly more costly than the state average of $4,449 per month as well as the national average of $4,051 per month. To the north, Washington’s state average comes in at $5,500 per month, and California to the south averages $4,500. Neighboring Idaho is a more cost-effective option, at $3,728 per month, and Nevada even more so at $3,400.
Portland is one of the most expensive cities in Oregon for assisted living, with only Grants Pass averaging more, at $5,120 per month. Neighboring Salem averages $4,275 per month and further south in Eugene, monthly costs come to an average of $4,325. Medford is the most cost-effective retirement destination in the state, averaging $3,950 per month.
Seniors in Portland have access to a variety of financial resources, including the state’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan. A variety of vouchers are available for home care, nursing care and spousal caregiver pay.
To learn more about these programs and their eligibility requirements, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Multnomah County Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division | (503) 988-5480 | This state-run agency provides resources and referrals for elders and their caregivers. A transportation service and home-delivered meal program are available. This body is responsible for regulating care homes and ensuring their residents are treated with respect and professionalism. |
| Multnomah County Veteran Services | (503) 988-8387 | Operated by the Multnomah County Aging Division, this office helps veterans navigate the benefits process. Staff members provide assistance with determining eligibility, preparing claims and drafting appeals. |
| Neighborhood House | (503) 244-5204 | This nonprofit organization operates a senior center where members can access legal aid and foot care services delivered by a registered nurse. A transportation program is available here, as well as an in-home outreach program for isolated seniors. |
| Senior Resource Alliance NW | (503) 974-1677 | This network of professionals provides an array of resources to seniors throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area. Here, seniors can access specialists in elder law, real estate and financial planning. In-home caregivers, junk removal laborers, moving helpers and home salon and spa visits are also available. |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 (800) 827-1000 | Veterans and their surviving spouses can access financial benefits and health care through this government-run organization. Prescription refills, mental health treatment and crisis prevention are also available here. |
| Hollywood Senior Center | (503) 288-8303 | A nonprofit organization, this senior center provides a day program featuring social activities and educational workshops. Elders and their caregivers can also access support groups, health and wellness services and case management workers. |
| Portland Senior Recreation | (503) 823-4328 | Operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation, this program offers a variety of enriching social events and outings across the city of Portland. Activities include hiking trips, outdoor sports and wellness classes. |
Care homes in the Portland area must abide by the senior protections laid out by the Multnomah County Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division. To learn more about these laws, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.