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Memory Care

Memory care communities administer long-term medical care to persons with mental and physical health problems in a specialized care setting. Care providers must receive dementia-specific training and a staff member need to be available for help 24 hours-a-day. Structured activities are provided by caregivers trained specifically on providing aid for people with memory impairments. Seniors have the option to reside in shared apartments or single rooms. Dementia living homes have supervised areas to restrict wandering; a symptom of the disease. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,342 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $9,551 . Oregon has specific regulations related to this type of community. The Oregon Department of Human Services and Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight supervises this type of community.

Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers

Proximity to medical communities can be an important factor in choosing the best care option for you or your loved one. In total, there are 2 hospitals located in Salem which offer emergency services and other healthcare. The top hospitals that service Salem include Salem Hospital and Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part.

Cost of Living

The neighborhood where a community is located can have a big impact on the cost of care. The total cost of living is a major influence when determining which care choice works for your loved one. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Salem is about $1,212 and the median value for a home for Salem is about $201,692. The rent burden for Salem is about 20.3% of the average monthly income. The cost of living index for Salem is 108.7 where a rating of 100 is the average rating, and any score above 100 is considered costlier than the national average. Salem has a grocery index of around 100.4.

Regional Climate and Weather Information

For many, weather and climate are the most significant factors in determining a home that is right for your loved one. On average, the humidity level for Salem is roughly 72%. Humidity ratings peak in December at approximately 85%. On average, the air quality index rating in Salem is about 32.7. The average air quality conditions are rated as good. This means that there is no health advisory associated with the air quality for this destination. The air quality index rating reaches its max in September at approximately 60.9. During this time, the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion. Salem has a warm-summer Mediterranean type of climate. During the summer months, Salem is approximately 68F. The low summer temperature drops to around 50F in June. The summer high is at around 86F in July. During winter months, the temperature drops to roughly 42F. The highest winter temperature will rise to about 53F in the month of February. The low winter temperature is around 33 F in the month of December. Monthly, Salem measures about 4 inches of precipitation. The most rain normally happens in December with an average of 7 inches in a month. In terms of snow fall Salem experiences on average 3.90 inches of snow.

Demographics and Values

In the previous presidential election, 42.2% voted Democrat, 11.5% voted for a third party candidate, and 46.3% voted Republican in Marion county. Out of the total city population, 49.9% are female and 50.1% are male. The median age of Salem is 35 years old. In Salem, 23.6% of the population are over the age of 55, 10.3% are over the age of 60, 5.4% are over the age of 70, and 3.4% are over the age of 80. Salem has a population density of 1,347 people per square mile. The current population of Salem is growing at a rate of 0.021%. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Salem, out of the total population 0.1% practice Judaism, 0.0% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.0% practice Islam. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Salem 20.2% practice Catholicism, 11.1% practice another Christian faith, and 3.4% practice Pentecostalism. In Salem, 56.8% are nonbelievers. In terms of education, 25.4% have a high-school diploma, 27.1% have a college degree, and 10.6% have a graduate degree. In Salem, 9.5% do not have health insurance, 14.7% have some form of disability, 61.8% participate in the labor force, and 16.2% live in poverty. In terms of crime, Salem has 3.9 violent crimes per 1000 residents and 42.5 property crimes per 1000 residents. Racially, the population of Salem is 22.4% Hispanic, 1.5% black, 7.0% mixed race, 81.0% white, 2.8% Asian, 1.1% Native American, 1.5% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 5.1% other or not specified. In Salem, 8.4% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Salem is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community.

State Information

An overview of Oregon

Overall, Oregon ranks 27th in quality of life and 17th in healthcare compared to other US states. In terms of resources, Oregon has a cost of living index of 131.2, a grocery index rating of 110.3, and a housing index rating of 181.8. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. There are 64 general hospitals and 163 health centers that provide care for 4,235,303 Oregon residents. Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Otsu Hospital And Clinics, and Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Oregon is ranked 30th in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 39, and 31% of the population is over the age of 55. In Oregon, 29% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 4,026 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-29%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. In Oregon there are 120 masonic lodges. The state of Oregon ranks 28th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 50% of Oregon residents voted Democrat and 39% voted Republican.

State-wide weather information

During the summer, the average temperature in Oregon is around 65F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 94F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 35F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 37F. The average high winter temperature is around 57F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 11F in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Oregon is around 3.06 inches. The most precipitation occurs in December with an average of 16.10 inches of precipitation a month. On average, Oregon has an air quality index rating of around 35.4 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 75.0 AQI. Oregon experiences an average humidity rating of about 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 88%. While residents of Oregon mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Oregon can include earthquakes (moderate), earthquakes (high), floods, and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in Oregon

The state of Oregon has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of rayless ragwort, redwood pea, rose flower, and pink spine flower. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the snapping turtle, the Oregon giant earthworm, the great white shark, or the California mountain king snake. The state animal of Oregon is the the beaver.