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Tigard, Oregon, is a small city of slightly fewer than 55,000 citizens and is part of the Portland metro area. Situated in Oregon’s scenic Tualatin Valley, Tigard provides residents with easy access to outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The Tualatin Valley is also home to many of Oregon’s outstanding wineries and small organic farms, while nearby Portland provides abundant urban culture and amenities such as the Portland Art Museum, the Rose Festival, numerous community art events and a wide range of independently owned cafes, bookstores, restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops and art galleries.
Approximately 14.2% of Tigard residents are aged 65 and over. The average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in Tigard is $4,831, although prices of individual facilities vary depending on location, services, amenities and other quality-of-life variables.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tigard ($4,831) is several hundred dollars higher than the Oregon average ($4,659), as well as the national average ($4,300). Costs are higher in Washington ($5,750) and California ($5,000) but are lower in neighboring Idaho ($3,675) and Nevada ($3,595).
Monthly costs of assisted living facilities vary throughout Oregon. The highest prices are found in Eugene ($5,430) and Bend ($5,090), while assisted living residents in Grants Pass ($3,985), Albany ($4,070) and Corvallis ($4,075) pay the lowest prices in the state. Midrange costs are found in Salem ($4,398) and Medford ($4,713)
Note: Data for Tigard was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.
Oregon’s version of Medicaid, the Oregon Health Plan, provides funding for eligible Oregon residents aged 65 and over for some of the costs associated with assisted living. Covered services include routine grooming activities such as bathing and getting dressed. Those who need help paying for items such as emergency call systems may be able to receive cash payments for these items from Oregon’s Independent Choices program.
Our Assisted Living in Oregon page has more information on these programs.
| Contact | Description | |
| Tigard Senior Center | (503) 620-4710 | Tigard seniors can access congregate lunches every weekday, join their peers for a game of cards, community outing, or exercise class, and attend birthday and holiday celebrations at Tigard Senior Center. They can also participate in free English classes, receive foot care services and find volunteer opportunities. The center also has an on-site gift store featuring handmade craft items. |
| Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors | (503) 893-4252 | Soft Landings for Seniors is a locally owned moving service designed specifically for seniors. The company specializes in making lifestyle transitions as stress-free as possible for those moving, offering services for downsizing and organizing in preparation for a move to an assisted living facility. |
| Tri-Met | (503) 238-7433 | Those aged 65 and over, Medicare recipients, and disabled individuals can receive discounted transit fares from TriMet, which operates throughout the Portland Metro area. Honored Citizen fares are half the price of regular fares when purchased on an individual basis and less than one-third of the cost when purchased as monthly passes. All Honored Citizen fares require proof of eligibility. |
| Disability, Aging & Veterans Services | 503-846-3060 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Tigard and other Washington County communities, Disability, Aging & Veterans Services provides programs and services designed to promote independence among residents aged 60 and over and for disabled persons and veterans of any age. Services include Medicare assistance, helping seniors identify and access community resources, balance workshops and a money management program. |
| American Legion Post 158 | (503) 624-2332 | Members of the American Legion and their families can access social activities, volunteer opportunities and assistance navigating the red tape involved in applying for service-based benefits. Social activities include congregate meals, regular Bingo games and music jam sessions. |
| Oregon Law Center | (503) 640-4115 | Washington County residents aged 60 and over may be able to receive legal services through Oregon Law Center. Areas of assistance include help with Social Security, long-term care, and health care issues. Low income seniors may be eligible for assistance with civil litigation, but some services may be available regardless of income. |
| Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program | (844) 674-4567 | The Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program provides advocacy and investigative services to those living in long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities. The primary purpose of this agency is to help ensure that the legal rights of those living in long-term facilities are not being violated. All services are confidential and free of charge. |
All long-term care facilities in Oregon are required to be in compliance with all rules and regulations relevant to their operations. These facilities are overseen by the Oregon Department of Human Services.
See our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information on these rules and regulations.
