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Portland is a charming, vibrant city for seniors to spend their retirement years. A Place for Mom partners with 80 memory care facilities in the Portland Metropolitan Area, giving your loved one a perfect place to receive specialized care amid all that the city has to offer. If your loved one needs a dementia-trained caregiver, you’ll find all this and more at one of our partnering memory care facilities in Portland.

In this guide, we explore our in-network memory care communities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Portland. We detail what to expect in these local communities, sharing proprietary data and reviews from real residents. We go over baseline and common additional costs, along with how people might cover these expenses. We also share local and state-specific regulations for memory care facilities, senior resources in Portland, and Portland attractions favored by local seniors.

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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Portland, OR
Cedar Crest Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Tualatin, OR
5.0

Everything with Cedar Crest receives 5 stars. We are so pleased with the community, it is such a relief to have our dad in there. The staff members are really a cut above the rest. All of the people there are amazing, we can't say enough good things about them. Every single one of them go out of their way. The staff absolutely love our loved one, and they are very good about keeping up constant communication with our family. That is amazing to us, and they have him on the right medication. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on our experience so far. The location is really nice, it is somewhat in the middle of nowhere in this really beautiful and peaceful setting.

Senior Haven in Portland, OR
3.8

The community and activities director is very accommodating to my loved one's requests. The value is good. I think Senior Haven provides high level care. There are patios available off of the resident's rooms. They even hung décor in my loved one's rooms.

Prestige Senior Living Riverwood in Tualatin, OR
4.4

We chose this facility because of the amount of care he was able to get here, they had everything here he needed to get better. They have been very good with communication throughout covid. My father loves the staff here and he is very happy with the food. this We have had a very good experience with Prestige Senior Living Riverwood. I would recommend them to others looking.

Russellville Park

20 SE 103rd Ave, Portland, OR 97216

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67 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the layout of the building (easy to navigate), layout/quality of the apartments, the friendliness of the staff members. It is a safe interior public space for the...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...

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Courtyard at Mt. Tabor

6125 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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43 reviews

My mother is currently a resident at Courtyard at Mt. Tabor and overall her experience has been great so far. The staff is doing a great job with care, we are very happy. The housekeeping is great....

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Courtyard at Mt. Tabor: Comfortable Senior LivingAssisted Living - Immediate OpeningsCourtyard at Mt. Tabor is a senior living community dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service in a luxuriously comfortable, home-like environment. Not part of a large chain, but instead privately...

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Rose Schnitzer Manor

6140 SW Boundary Street, Portland, OR 97221

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8.6
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4 reviews

The majority of the staff are caring and friendly at Rose Schnitzer Manor. The housekeeping service is good. The meals are excellent, but the turnover of staff is problematic for standing orders. There's a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

At Rose Schnitzer Manor, you’ll join a family of neighbors who love their home. We know because they keep telling their friends! You’ll love our staff, a talented and dedicated team who deliver care with heart. Join a community focused on enriching your journey.Our community is comprised of...

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Revere Court of Portland Memory Care

11547 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97220

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12 reviews

We were referred to Revere Court Memory Care facility for our Mother with Alzheimer's Disease. She was previously in Adult Foster Care but her care level needs increased and we had to find a new home that...

Provides: Memory Care
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Revere Court of Portland, is an assisted living community that specializes in caring for adults who have Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. There are many benefits from choosing Revere Court for your loved one with memory loss. We recognize the challenges that come to those facing...

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Markham House

10606 Southwest Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219

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19 reviews

My brother was a resident at Markham House. This facility couldn't have been better. Of course, it was before Covid, but they were wonderful. I basically lived there while my brother was in his final...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Markham House offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Markham House we have set colossal...

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St. Andrews Memory Care

7617 SE Main Street, Portland, OR 97215

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41 reviews

Our loved one seems quite content, as much as she can be. She says the staff are very kind and good to her. It's a beautiful place. In that respect I'm happy. Our biggest complaint is that we don't get...

Provides: Memory Care
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Getting the right support and care for Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can help you and your family successfully face the challenges of memory impairment. St. Andrews focuses on care and programs that help our residents cope—even thrive—while managing the issues of...

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Senior Haven

12140 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266

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13 reviews

There is more people and more staff checking on our loved one, talking and visiting with her. There is constantly different things happening, and based on our experience we would recommend the Senior Haven...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Senior Haven is a residential care community that provides residents with the opportunity to enjoy their lives and appreciate all of the natural beauty around them. Located in Portland, OR this community offers much to its residents in terms of location, and family members of the residents will...

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Ciel of Cedar Mill

9860 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229

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13 reviews

1. Lovely facility - new. 2. Very clean 3. Staff was very friendly 4. My issue with quality of care was that most shits had agency staffing, so they don't know the patients. 5. Food was good 6. [name...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Cornell Landing offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living residents...

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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland

11552 Southwest Lesser Road, Portland, OR 97219

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25 reviews

You can expect to feel very welcomed there. I think like every place right now, they're experiencing challenges with staffing shortages. But I think they do a good job in most areas. I know my loved one...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...

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Pacifica Senior Living Calaroga Terrace

1400 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232

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8.1
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194 reviews

I gave the cleanliness a 4 only because it is an older building and could stand an update to the walls (paint), floor and carpet as well. And food, sometimes limited options are not to my liking. Not that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Award winning Independent & Assisted Living retirement community located in the heart of the Lloyd District in Portland, Pacifica Senior Living at Calaroga Terrace is the perfect setting for seniors who enjoy an urban lifestyle. A 17-story high-rise, Calaroga Terrace is a city within a city....

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MorningStar at Laurelhurst

3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

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8.0
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1 review

My MIL was looking for a new community, and we were trying to move her closer to us but she changed her mind because her current community has a large gated dog run. It was great!

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Tabor Crest 1

7430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206

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8.0
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6 reviews

The staff members are super friendly and our loved one seems well taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far with Tabor Crest we would recommend them to other families

Provides: Memory Care

Tabor Crest Residential Care, LLC is a family owned and operated residential care facility located in Portland, Oregon with plenty of room for residents to feel at home. Our mission is to compassionately serve all of our residents with recognition to each of their individual physical, mental,...

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Better Living Residential Care

15855 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236

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8.0
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1 review

Better Living Residential Care was really good about communicating the needs of my loved one to me. They had a Thanksgiving dinner for the entire community there and the residents were able to invite their...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Van Mall

7808 Northeast 51st Street, Vancouver, WA 98662

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9.7
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47 reviews

Mom is very very happy and has not looked back. She was able to participate in activities the first day she was there and the staff made sure to seat her with others at meal times!

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Van Mall offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Van Mall we have set colossal standards for...

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Regency Park

8300 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225

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9.5
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48 reviews

My loved one was previously a resident at Regency Park and his experience at this facility was great! The facility was clean. It was expensive, but it was worth it. The staff was overworked, but they were...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Regency Park Senior Living is located in the beautiful West Hills of Portland, Oregon. Our community has supported our residents and their families with expert care and services for over 30 years.Regency Park offers residents a community designed with elegance while providing levels of care that...

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Cascade Inn

11613 SE 7th St, Vancouver, WA 98683

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9.4
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45 reviews

I love it here. I've lived here quite a long time. My wife lived here first and then I joined. She passed away before me, but I am still here. I love it here.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...

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Royalton Place

5555 Southeast King Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222

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9.4
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73 reviews

The staff are very nice and responsive to my questions. The food in the dining room is ok but not much variety and seems to be pre prepared so can be cold. We picked this community because of the location...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It's a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...

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Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place

2610 SE 164th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98683

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9.2
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38 reviews

They accommodated us very quickly and efficiently. They certainly filled our instant need and we so appreciated that. Overall I would recommend Evergreen Place to others looking.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place works to meet each resident's unique needs, with quality care and an environment that offers a sense of belonging for our residents, as though they are a member of a family.Our compassionate staff works to help residents maintain their wellbeing, form...

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Miramont Pointe

11520 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR 97015

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9.2
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26 reviews

Friendly helpful staff, cleanliness, beautiful facility surrounded by trees and a nature walk, dining room has white linen table clothes and fresh cut flowers daily, swimming pool, salon and a bistro that...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Miramont Pointe is an elegant senior living community. Our residents enjoy spacious, unique apartments along with gracious community areas. An on-site bank, beauty salon and spa, indoor pool, scheduled transportation and social and recreational activities are just a few other amenities that make...

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Brookdale Beaverton

16655 Northwest Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006

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9.2
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38 reviews

There could be a little more sweeping, we do see some dusty bunnies here and there but overall the community is very clean. The staff members are all very nice and very helpful. Anytime we have questions or...

Provides: Memory Care
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Find a Life Lived WellAs one of the pioneers of true specialized memory care over 25 years ago, we’ve learned how to craft stable, predictable schedules that allow seniors with cognitive challenges to thrive. Our community provides compassionate assistance to seniors with Alzheimer's and other...

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Cogir at The Quarry

415 SE 177th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683

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9.2
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32 reviews

My dad has been extremely happy and he feels very much at home. He has been disappointed when it comes to playing games, he hasn't been able to play because they had enough players and no room for more. He...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir at The Quarry is a locally owned community designed to continue your life experience and fulfilling your retirement. The full continuum of senior living options is available providing many choices of amenities, support, and services. From Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care,...

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Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood

11700 Northeast Angelo Drive, Vancouver, WA 98684

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29 reviews

Great activities program, especially Mind Masters. The kitchen is excellent, and the servers are beautifully trained. The dining room feels like a restaurant. I'm very glad to be here.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood is located just East of 205 and South of highway 500 in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington. Opening in 2002 Prestige Bridgewood has 124 apartments of both Independent and Assisted Living apartments, and we do accept Medicaid after a 2 year spend...

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Farmington Square Beaverton

14420 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005

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49 reviews

I am so impressed with staff and management at Farmington Square Beaverton, particularly during the last few days while my mother was being transferred into transitional memory care. Mom has lived there for...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Farmington Square Senior Care Community is located within the heart of Beaverton. Our community is designed to provide a comfortable home in small buildings where relationships between residents and staff are personal. Our ratio of caregivers to residents is higher than industry standards and...

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Cogir of Glenwood Place

5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662

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28 reviews

My husband and I have lived in our independent living apartment 3 years. We've always been grateful we made the decision to move here after selling our home. We quickly felt at home here and enjoy the many...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir of Glenwood Place is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Our scenic assisted living community is located in an above average safety location based on recent crime ratings. Vancouver is endowed with diversity of beauty—from sandy...

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The Forum at Town Center

8709 SE Causey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086

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40 reviews

This is the best place for seniors. We are treated well, listened to, and kept as busy as we can be. We have a huge variety of activities. The staff are kind and helpful. We go on outings. We are taken to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Forum at Town Center, located in the heart of the Clackamas Town Center area, is a well-established community for seniors that has been offering both Independent and Assisted Living care in the Happy Valley area for decades.The Forum at Town Center features a fully appointed Vitality Center,...

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Cost of memory care in Portland, OR

The average cost of senior living in Portland is 5,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milwaukie, OR with an average of 4,250 per month.

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Costs of memory care in the Portland area

From 2022-2023, partnering memory care communities in Portland cost an average of $5,593 per month.[01] Memory care can be more expensive than assisted living due to the specialized care services. Note that the above figure represents what real families at our partner memory care communities actually paid, including additional care and service fees. These additional fees might include the following common expenses:[01]

  • Advanced care fees. This is gauged by how much staff support a resident might need, from “low care needs” to “high care needs.” In Portland, these fees ranged from $585 for monthly low-care needs to $3,300 for monthly high-care needs.
  • Second-person fees. Monthly costs may apply if you have another person living with you. In 2022-2023, the average cost for second-person fees in Portland was $800 per month.
  • Parking fees. Many memory care residents utilize the complimentary transportation provided by communities. However, partners with a car paid on average $100 monthly for parking on-site.
  • Pet fees. Many Portland assisted living and memory care facilities are pet-friendly, but monthly pet care/rent costs can be steep at an average of $750 per month.
  • Community fees. In Portland, these one-time fees averaged around $2,500 at the time of move in.

Is it affordable to live in Portland?

Compared to the national average, costs of living in Portland are 24% higher. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the following is true of aged 60+ retirees in Portland:

  • 70% have an annual Social Security income of around $22,000.
  • 49% have an annual retirement income at a mean of $36,000.

It helps to retire into a memory care facility understanding how your state taxes Social Security and retirement income. Retired seniors benefit from the fact that neither Oregon nor Washington tax a person’s Social Security benefits.

Vancouver, Washington, is a more affordable suburb

Many seniors and their families choose to live in the Portland suburb of Vancouver, which has many memory care facilities, excellent tax benefits for retirees, and a lower cost of living by comparison. In fact, Vancouver housing is 2% lower than the national average housing cost.[04]

Tax differences for seniors in Oregon and Washington include the following:[05,06]

  • Retirement account withdrawals. Oregon does tax retirement account withdrawals. Washington does not tax these same retirement account withdrawals.
  • Private and public pension income. Pension incomes are taxed partially in Oregon. Pension incomes are not taxed in Washington.

Below, you’ll find figures that represent average baseline costs of memory care communities in Portland. Remember that unlike our partner cost figures, these baselines do not include additional fees that real families paid. We include the figures below to offer an area overview of baseline costs, so you can compare them to the all-inclusive costs of our memory care community partner network in Portland.

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How people pay for memory care in Portland

Families have several options to pay for assisted living and memory care. In some situations, families can use both private and public funds to cover the cost of memory care in Portland.

Explore options below that seniors or their families might use to pay for a memory care community. We also outline several public resources, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and VA benefits, that could be available to help cover some memory care services.

Private pay methods

Families use multiple private pay options to cover the cost of memory care in Portland, Oregon. Such options include income like Social Security benefits, pensions, savings, and investment returns. Depending on the family’s resources, the following options may also be available:

Understand Oregon and Washington laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Oregon, memory care facilities serving six or more residents are licensed and regulated by the state’s Office of Safety, Oversight, and Quality. Note that Portland also offers memory care facilities known as adult family homes, serving fewer than five seniors.

Also known as care homes, adult family homes are regulated by the same governing body. You can learn more about the stringent regulations for adult care homes in Multnomah County on their website.

Oregon has an essential layer of qualifications that any residential, assisted living, or nursing facility serving six or more residents must meet before they can offer memory care. These facilities must submit to an initial on-site inspection to become endorsed memory care communities by the Department of Human Services, Aging, and People with Disabilities Program.

To be endorsed, communities must meet design standards backed by research to improve the lives of residents with dementia. Follow-up endorsement inspections and renewals take place as the facility’s business license gets renewed.

In Washington, memory care and assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration office (ALTSA), specifically its Residential Services branch. This branch regulates care for facilities serving seven or more residents.

At minimum, facilities offering memory care in both Oregon and Washington must provide services such as the following:

  • Three nutritious daily meals and snacks
  • Social and recreational activity programs daily
  • Laundry services
  • 24-hour services to help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Medication administration
  • Transportation for medical and/or social appointments
  • Supportive medical care, such as visiting therapists and specialists

Additionally, facilities in both states must adhere to outdoor and indoor regulations, such as the following:

  • Memory care facilities must take measures to prevent pests.
  • Facility grounds must be free of litter.
  • Thresholds must be maintained with easy wheelchair use in mind.
  • Facilities must be free of unpleasant odors indoors and must be kept clean.

Regulations specific to Oregon

Sample requirements from Oregon-endorsed memory care facilities include the following:

  • Artificial lighting must be minimal to allow residents to experience natural daylight cycles; necessary artificial lighting must be indirect or diffused.
  • Facilities must have large and fence-secured outdoor recreation areas for residents to enjoy.
  • Indoor common areas must have windows or skylights equivalent to 12% or greater of the common area’s square footage.

In addition to these memory care specific requirements, memory care and assisted living facilities must give residents a homelike dwelling with a private bathroom and a kitchenette. Portland memory care facilities must also be equipped to coordinate a range of supportive services, including a calendar of social events and help with activities of daily living (ADLs). Staff must also be available to residents on a 24-hour basis.

Regulations specific to Washington

Washington requires memory care facilities to assume general responsibility for the safety and proper care of their residents. They may offer the following services:

  • Personal care assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Occasional nursing care

For more information on Washington memory care regulations, visit our informative guide.

Disability accommodations in Oregon and Washington

Facilities providing memory care in Oregon and Washington must accommodate people with disabilities, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By design, reasonable accommodations and modifications are to help provide equitable opportunities for people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may include the following:

  • Installing grab bars or widening doorways
  • Altering due dates to align with a resident’s income assistance schedule
  • Allowing service animals even if the facility does not allow pets

In situations of disability law advocacy while a loved one is in memory care, you can contact Fair Housing Center of Washington in Clark County or the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) in Multnomah County. Additionally, you can look up reports on Portland area assisted living and memory care facilities using the following sites:

Oregon Department of Health contact information

North Mall Office Building
725 Summer St. NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-2000
Email: hcs_housing.info@hcs.oregon.gov

Washington Department of Health contact information

Phone: 360-236-4501
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COVID-19 regulations for Portland memory care facilities

Facilities in Oregon are required to take COVID-19 precautions, such as posting notices at entrances and exits if a staff member or memory care resident has a suspected or reported case of COVID-19. Indoor visitation is allowed in Oregon and Washington, so long as visitors and residents follow precautionary steps, such as social distancing and masking.

Vaccinations.

Portland seniors and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated and boosted.

Masking.

Masks may be required in most health care facilities. Some memory care facilities may have additional requirements.

Facility cleanliness.

Communities should be sanitized at regular intervals to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Social distancing.

In Washington, social distancing is recommended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To support this effort, residents can enable WA Notify, which tracks reported exposures. By enabling WA Notify, you can get notifications if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. This can help residents clarify whether they need to social distance to reduce the spread of infection.

Get to know memory care in Portland

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Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market

35% of our partner memory care communities in Portland offer pet-friendly services
38% of partner communities in Portland offer Hoyer lifts
41% of memory care community partners in Portland offer enclosed walking spaces
29% of our partner memory care communities in Portland offer Kosher dining

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Number of people we referred in-market in 2022-2023

81

Average age of residents we referred in Portland
Gender split: 63% female, 37% male

What to expect from memory care in Portland

In many cases, memory care in Portland is offered through a couple different types of facilities:

  • Assisted living with designated memory care sections
  • Adult care homes

Assisted living with memory care in Portland

Portland is home to many memory care facilities that qualify as both an assisted living facility and a residential care facility. Should you encounter one or the other in your search for Portland memory care, the main differences between the two, while not mutually exclusive, are listed below:

  • Assisted living facilities offer fully self-contained individual living units
  • Residential care facilities offer homelike facilities with shared or individual living units

A major benefit to assisted or residential care facilities is that residents in memory care have ready access to explore many more spaces. Exploration and freedom to wander is particularly helpful for people with dementia. Because of this, many of our memory care partners in Portland put an emphasis on calming colors, lots of natural light, and easily navigable walking environments, both indoors and outdoors.

For added convenience and reduced hassle, larger facilities also often have on-site amenities, such as snack shops, beauty or barber shops, and postal services. These amenities bring a sense of positive, familiar errand-running for residents but without the fuss of having to leave the assisted living environment.

Prioritizing resident safety

In reviews of Portland facilities, residents’ loved ones consistently praise our memory care partners for how safe they make residents feel. Some communities are able to offer licensed nursing and oversight, while the vast majority of facilities offer 24-hour emergency availability from team members trained in dementia care.

Staff give family members proactive and consistent communication about how their loved one in memory care is faring; the attentive, respectful care that memory care staff give to seniors makes families feel secure in the knowledge that their loved one is in good hands.

Adult care homes in Portland

Adult care homes make up a substantial number of Portland’s senior living facilities with memory care. These communities are good options for seniors who prefer to live in smaller, more intimate settings that remind them of home. While they generally offer the same level of care as larger memory care communities, they tend to be cheaper.

Most care home residents share rooms with another senior. They take three meals a day in a traditional dining room and can enjoy common areas and outdoor yards similar to a private residential home. Though activity offerings aren’t as robust as those offered at larger memory care facilities, residents in these homes gain immediate access to live-in caregivers.

Unfamiliar with Portland? Highlights for seniors

398,000

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Portland{{citation:19}}

13%

Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Portland population[03]

$67,000

Median annual income for Portland seniors 65 and older{{citation:19}}

Health care for seniors in Portland

In Portland, seniors with memory care needs have access to a number of excellent health care options. Explore some of the best hospital systems in the Portland metro below.

Oregon Health & Science University (OSHU) Hospital

OHSU hospital is nationally recognized in several adult specialties and is ranked No. 1 in Portland. The hospital is high-performing in senior health procedures such as pulmonology, orthopedics, and heart conditions.

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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is high-performing in many cancer procedures and in neurology. The hospital is ranked No. 2 in the Portland metro area.

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Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center

Ranked No. 3 in Portland hospitals, Kaiser Permanente earned excellent ratings in gastroenterology and procedures related to diabetes.[20]

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Transportation for seniors in Portland

In partnering Portland metro memory care facilities, our data indicates that 48% offer complimentary transportation around the city. Our data indicates that 45% of facilities also offer transportation at cost. As it’s unsafe for memory care patients to travel or navigate the city alone, drivers employed by these memory care communities may be charged with keeping residents safe. Caregiver escorts are commonly sent with memory care patients when errands are necessary.

For visiting friends and family, 61% of partner memory care communities are also close to Portland’s plentiful public transit options. Explore some of the best ways to navigate the city below:

  • Bus transportation. Portland has 80+ bus lines servicing the metro area via the TriMet bus system. Additionally, bus trips are a great way to get to and from Portland to cities in the surrounding Pacific Northwest area. Some bus systems in the city include stops in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
  • Light rail system. Portland’s primary transportation hub, TriMet, offers nearly 100 stops for traveling the city via the Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail. The MAX has reduced fares for seniors 65+, in addition to comprehensive accessibility measures. For more information, review their accessibility features on their website.
  • Streetcar. Portland built the first modern streetcar in the United States. Today, the Portland streetcar still offers transportation at affordable rates to the city’s most popular destinations.

Senior activities in Portland, Oregon

Seniors in our partnering Portland memory care communities have ample opportunity to enjoy fabulous senior-friendly activities and events, both on-site and off-site. Explore some typical on-site happenings at our partner memory care communities and some favored off-site trips, from museums and gardens to dining and social events.

On-site activities in memory care

Memory care facilities in Portland routinely offer a full schedule of fun and sociable activities for residents. Most days include events centered on games, exercise, music, or movies. Recent activities on Portland area memory care community calendars have included the following:

  • Thematic art classes
  • Classic film night
  • Poetry and riddle readings
  • Devotional activities
  • Word and board games

On-location activities also include thorough wellness programs and brain training exercises. Many facilities offer gentle fitness, community libraries, and cooking classes to engage the mind. Classic movies are shown in community theaters, encouraging reminiscence and simple enjoyment. Some facilities even bring in local orchestras or bands and have weekly concerts for residents to enjoy.

Off-site activities in memory care

Additionally, many facilities have dedicated transportation to shuttle seniors to off-campus events and activities. Favorite off-site activities hosted by partnering memory care communities have recently included the following:

  • Farmers markets
  • Nature day trips
  • Picnics in the park
  • Local museum visits
  • Strolling the Oregon Zoo

Museums and theaters in downtown Portland

Portland is a vibrant place with a thriving arts and culture scene, rich with downtown attractions. Nearby Pittock Mansion is a delight for history enthusiasts looking to either learn more about the area or reminisce over days past. Seniors inclined toward the dramatic arts can enjoy musical performances and classic theater performances at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or at Roseland Theater.

Family fun for all ages

Portland has plenty to do for any age, so visiting family members will always have something to do with their loved one. For example, animal lovers are sure to enjoy the nearby Oregon Zoo. Featuring numerous exhibits animals from all over the world, the Oregon Zoo brings out the inner child in us all. Conveniently, the zoo is located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park. This park is an attraction in itself, as it houses the Hoyt Arboretum and the Portland Japanese Garden. The park is a peaceful natural retreat for local seniors.

Additionally, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) offers a fabulous afternoon that many seniors can enjoy. The museum regularly features accessible, curiosity-inspiring events for all ages, focusing on the wonders of the natural sciences.

Frequently asked questions

Brookdale River Road, Trustwell Living at Kent Place and McMinnville Memory Care are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Portland, OR. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Memory Care in Portland is 5,408 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

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