1. Location: Where do you want to settle down? There are several considerations here, of course. First and foremost is the proximity between your loved one and the rest of the family. Are you close? If not, then this will not matter quite as much. But for family oriented senior citizens, there is simply no substitute for being close to the grandkids. And you, too:) So make sure the city you choose isn’t too much of a hike. But even beyond family concerns, ask yourself what type of climate and setting they like. Are they active, and do they enjoy getting out to shop, go to shows or restaurants? Then Portland or Salem is probably your best bet. Do they enjoy beautiful scenery? Bend, Medford Ashland are the place for mountain lovers, and ocean dwellers should look into Newport, Florence, or  Coos Bay, among others.




2. Type of Care: How physically intact is your loved one? Are they fighting with diseases that require them to have a nurse around them twenty four seven? If not, then you probably do not need a full time nursing home. There are many types of care that would help them still, like a traditional assisted living facility, where they could benefit from being around peers during the day, but still maintining some privacy and independence. They would have medical help when needed, but they could keep to themselves as much as they would like to. Assisted Living also provides great outlets for fellowship and fun. If that sounds like just… too many people and too much activity, consider the residential home care option. This is assisted living on a small scale, where a senior citizen lives in house with a family (often including a nurse), who will live right there with them as if it was their own home. Or maybe you can care for them some of the time, but you can’t during the week days. Maybe an adult day care center would be just the type of part time elder care you need!




3. Cost. Will medicare cover the type of housing they need? Most assisted living homes will not be covered, but most nursing homes will. Just be sure to check this right at the forefront. No sense getting half way into the process before realizing you will not be able to afford it.

So there you have it. Three easy preliminary steps to get you into the right frame of mind before choosing an Oregon Assisted Living facility. Now comes the fun part: looking into individual facilities, and checking out the amenities. You can start that right now, too, by using the “Find Senior Housing” box at the top of this page. Have fun!

In order to know what type of care you’re looking for, you need to understand your terms. Here are some helpful definitions to some of the most common terms out there to get you one step further down the road.

Assisted Living

Adult Day Care

ADL’s

Respite Care

Home Care

Care Homes

Independent Living

Memory Care

Continuing Care

For Oregon Residents

There are a plethora of fine Elder Care facilities in Portland and many of those specialize in Memory Care. Their services range from Home Care to Respite Care to Adult Day Care to long-term Assisted Living. While many of them treat other ailments and situations as well, these facilities specialize in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia.

Below is a directory of Memory Care facilities in the Eugene, Oregon area.

There are a plethora of fine Elder Care facilities in the Eugene, Oregon area, and many of those specialize in Memory Care. Their services range from Home Care to Respite Care to Adult Day Care to long-term Assisted Living. While many of them treat other ailments and situations as well, these facilities specialize in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia.