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Assisted Living in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lake Oswego is an upscale community in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. With its own lake, proximity to numerous golf courses and within easy driving distance of Portland, Lake Oswego offers small-town living with world-class urban amenities. Portland International Airport makes it easy for seniors to visit family in other parts of the country.

Lake Oswego residents don't have to travel the 7 miles to Portland to enjoy a quality theater performance, take art classes or participate in community-based cultural activities. Lake Oswego's nickname is The City of Arts, and one visit to Lakewood Center for the Arts makes it easy to see why. The city's location in Oregon's fertile Willamette Valley ensures easy access to quality agricultural goods at the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market. 

Lake Oswego has approximately 18 assisted living facilities. The average cost of assisted living in the Portland metropolitan area is $4,998 per month. Although higher than the state and national average of $4,449 and $4,051 respectively, Lake Oswego residents feel they get their money's worth. 



The SeniorScore for Lake Oswego, Oregon



The SeniorScore is a measure of how comfortable a given community is for senior citizens. The score is calculated using a 100 point system across four categories that are relevant to senior living. Lake Oswego has an overall SeniorScore of 84, which is significantly higher than the national average of 72 and even higher than the Oregon average of 67. Lake Oswego scored highest in Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure and lowest in Finances and General Quality of Life. 

Lake Oswego residents enjoy a low overall crime rate and a high number of fire stations within the city limits. There is also a high number of physicians who accept Medicare practicing in Lake Oswego as well as a larger amount of home health care providers. There are 14 hospitals in or near Lake Oswego, including Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center and Oregon Health & Science University Hospital. 

Recreation & Leisure also earned a score of 84 in Lake Oswego. Oswego Lake lies at the center of the city and is only available for resident use. Rowing, boating, fishing and picnicking on the banks of the lake are all popular activities here. There are 67 golf course in the Lake Oswego in the Lake Oswego area, including the Lake Oswego Golf Course and the Oswego Lake Country Club. 



SeniorScore™ for Lake Oswego, Oregon



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

84

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Lake Oswego scores significantly higher than the Oregon average of 67.
  • Lake Oswego scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
84

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 14 hospitals within close range of the city, including Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, and Portland Va Medical Center.
  • There are 374 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lucky's Home, The Springs at Carman Oaks, and The Pearl at Kruse Way.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 750 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
84

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
  • There are 67 golf courses in or around the city, including Oswego Lake Country Club, Lake Oswego Golf Course, and Tualatin Country Club.
  • There are 34 parks near the city center, including Tryon Creek State Park, Elk Rock Garden, and Sellwood Riverfront Park.
  • There are 386 churches in or near the city, including Bethlehem Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and Our Lady of the Lake Church.
  • There are 19 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 526 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 46 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 227 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
65

Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.66% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.85% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Oregon has an average state income tax of 7.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $116,964, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $81,941, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $50,263, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $53,553 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $23,920 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.75%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Lake Oswego receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Lake Oswego has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • This city has below average water quality.
  • Lake Oswego has a dense population density of 3,268.5 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Lake Oswego have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Lake Oswego has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 98.08%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Lake Oswego, Oregon



As part of the Portland metropolitan area, Lake Oswego shares Oregon's biggest city's average cost of assisted living. At an average of $4,998 per month, assisted living costs in Lake Oswego are significantly higher than the national average of $4,051, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019. Assisted living in Lake Oswego is also higher than the Oregon average of $4,499. 


Residents of assisted living facilities in most Oregon communities pay lower monthly costs than their counterparts in Lake Oswego and the rest of the Portland metro with the exception of those in the southern end of the state in the city of Grants Pass. The average assisted living costs are higher in Grants Pass than in any other part of the state at $5,120. However, costs fall to $3,950 slightly further south in Medford, while on the other side of the Cascade Mountain Range, residents of Central Oregon's largest city, Bend, pay an average of $4,199 per month for assisted living. Those in assisted living communities in Oregon's capital city of Salem pay an average of $4,275 per month, while costs in the university cities of Corvallis and Eugene are $4,152 and $4,325 respectively. 

  • Lake Oswego: $4,998
  • Grants Pass: $5,120
  • Medford: $3,950
  • Bend: $4,199
  • Salem: $4,275
  • Corvallis: $4,152
  • Eugene: $4,325


Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Oswego, Oregon



Holiday Retirement - Lake Oswego, OR

Holiday Retirement

5885 Meadows Rd Ste 500

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

1-855-229-7494

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Holiday Retirement is a senior care facility located in the Westlake area of Lake Oswego, Oregon. With a median household income of $71,692, the community is in a largely middle income area. It is densely populated, with around ...

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Cherry Crest - Lake Oswego, OR

Cherry Crest

1411 Cherry Crest Dr

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

1-855-241-4685

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Cherry Crest is a senior care facility situated within the McVey-South Shore area of Lake Oswego, Oregon. The facility is in a generally affluent area, with a median family income of $98,881. It has an average population density, ...

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Lucky's Home - Lake Oswego, OR

Lucky's Home

4190 Collins Way

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

1-855-241-4685

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Situated within the Waluga area of the city, Lucky's Home is a senior community serving Lake Oswego, Oregon. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-family income of $71,692. It is densely populated, ...

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Suncrest II ACH - West Linn, OR

Suncrest II ACH

1685 Valley View Dr

West Linn, OR 97068

1-855-238-4376

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Situated within the Skylands area of the city, Suncrest II ACH is a senior housing facility serving West Linn, Oregon. With an average per-household income of $86,043, the community is in a largely upscale area. It is densely ...

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Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Oswego, Oregon



Clackamas County Aging and Disability Resource Connection

Clackamas County Aging and Disability Resource Connection serves under the umbrella of the Oregon Area Agency on Aging and connects seniors and disabled persons, their families and their caregivers with referrals to available resources in Clackamas County. Along with providing information about long-term care planning, they help applicants navigate the often complex process of applying for Medicare or Medicaid. This agency is usually the first point of contact for those seeking relevant services and information. 

2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 655-8640

https://www.clackamas.us/socialservices/crc.html

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center is administered by the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department and is open Monday through Friday. Seniors can enjoy a communal hot lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, join a writing group, participate in exercise classes or join in a game of cards, Scrabble or bridge. There are hiking groups, book clubs, cultural outings and courses in arts and crafts. Free coffee and tea are available in the lounge.

505 G Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

(503) 635-3758

https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc 

Clackamas County Veterans Services

Clackamas County veterans of the U.S. armed services and their families can obtain assistance accessing benefits from Clackamas County Veterans Services. Benefits and programs include health care, long term care planning, emergency assistance, disability compensation, tax-free pension benefits for low-income veterans and discounts on recreational activities. Veterans are also entitled to special license plates and identification cards. 

2051 Kaen Road Suite 281 Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 650-5631

https://www.clackamas.us/socialservices/veterans.html

Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County

The Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County is designed to fill in the gaps in resources and services for seniors that local agencies don't address. Their programs include short term advocacy as well as guardianship diversion and conservatorship programs that help protect seniors from financial, emotional and physical abuse. 

812 7th St, Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 657-1366

https://seniorcitizenscouncil.com/home/

Clackamas County Volunteer Connection

Clackamas County seniors seeking to volunteer can access abundant opportunities at Clackamas County Volunteer Connection. Specific volunteer programs include providing information and support through the Money Management Program, providing companionship to isolated seniors through the Senior Companionship Program and working in the Food Share Distribution Program of the Gleaners of Clackamas County. Clackamas County Volunteer Connection also administers the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, which matches those aged 55 and over with local organizations that need their particular skills. 

2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 650-5796

https://www.clackamas.us/socialservices/volunteer.html

TriMet

TriMet is a public agency that providesmass transportation in the Portland metropolitan area, which includes Lake Oswego. Those aged 65 and over as well as disabled persons and those on Medicare can receive reduced rates through TriMet's Honored Citizens Program. Eligible riders pay half the price of regular adult fares for 2.5-hour tickets and less than a third of the price of an adult monthly pass.

701 SW 6th Ave #196, Portland, OR 97204

(503) 238-7433

https://trimet.org/fares/honoredcitizen.htm


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
How much is assisted living in Oregon?

Answer
The average price of assisted living in Oregon is roughly $133 daily (ranging from $73 to $182), $4,000 monthly (ranging from $2,196 to $5,463), and $48,000 per year (ranging from $26,352 to $65,556).

Question
What does assisted living cost in Lake Oswego?

Answer
The cost of assisted living in Lake Oswego, Oregon ranges from approximately $2,269 up to $5,803 per month. The median cost is approximately $4,463 per month, or about $53,553 annually.

Question
What does assisted living include?

Answer
Services generally included with assisted living are basic health care, meal planning, incontinence care, help getting dressed, and bathing assistance. Private and shared rooms are often available depending on the budget of the client.

Question
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Lake Oswego?

Answer
Porthaven Healthcare Center, Sapphire at Gateway, Salem Transitional Care, Marquis Companies, and Discovery Nursing and Rehab of Vancouver are accepting Medicaid for assisted living in Lake Oswego.

Question
Are there many retirees in Lake Oswego?

Answer
Though the encompassing statistical area has 2,268,455 residents, there are 42,817 within the city itself. Around 33% of the residents are over 55.

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