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Assisted Living in Medford, Oregon



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Weatherly Inn - Medford, OR

Weatherly Inn

2180 Poplar Dr

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-221-7955

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Weatherly Inn is a senior community located at 2180 Poplar Dr in Medford, Oregon. With a median per-household income of $50,304, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It has a dense population, with about 45,000 ...

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Horton Plaza - Medford, OR

Horton Plaza

1122 Spring St

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-222-1541

1 Review  

Horton Plaza is a senior housing community located at 1122 Spring St in Medford, Oregon. The neighboring area is densely populated, with about 45,000 individuals living in the zip code of 97504. It is a predominantly middle class ...

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Fountain Plaza - Medford, OR

Fountain Plaza

1441 Morrow Rd Unit Mgr

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-221-7955

1 Review  

Located at 1441 Morrow Rd Unit Mgr, Fountain Plaza is a senior care facility serving Medford, Oregon. With about 45,000 people residing in the zip code of 97504, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a predominantly ...

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Farmington Square Medford - Medford, OR

Farmington Square Medford

1530 Poplar Dr

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-221-7955

Farmington Square Medford is a senior community located at 1530 Poplar Dr in Medford, Oregon. With a median per-family income of $50,304, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It is densely populated, with approximately 45,000 ...

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Brookdale Medford - Medford, OR

Brookdale Medford

3033 Barnett Rd

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-222-1541

Brookdale Medford is a senior care facility for those 55 and over located in Medford, Oregon. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median household income of $50,304. With about 45,000 individuals living in ...

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Thomas Esselstrom - Medford, OR

Thomas Esselstrom

875 Marshall Ave

Medford, OR 97501

1-855-238-4376

Thomas Esselstrom is a senior community located at 875 Marshall Ave in Medford, Oregon. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median per-household income of $38,511. It has a dense population, with roughly 43,000 ...

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Woollard Ipsen Management - Medford, OR

Woollard Ipsen Management

910 Town Centre Dr

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-241-4685

Located at 910 Town Centre Dr, Woollard Ipsen Management is a senior care community in Medford, Oregon. With about 45,000 people residing in the 97504 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a primarily middle ...

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A Touch of Grace - Medford, OR

A Touch of Grace

2156 Brookhurst St

Medford, OR 97504

1-855-222-1541

A Touch of Grace is a 13 room senior care community. It is located at 2156 Brookhurst St in Medford, Oregon. With around 45,000 people residing in the zip code of 97504, the encompassing area has a dense ...

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Located in southern Oregon along the I-5 midway between Seattle and San Francisco, Medford is a small, friendly city that's surrounded by vineyards, meadows and mountain ranges. Seniors 65 and older account for 17.3% of Medford's 83,072 residents, and there's plenty of attractions, parks and annual events for older adults to enjoy in the area. The annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and the Holiday Market, Southern Oregon's largest craft fair, is a great place to pick up one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and gourmet treats. 

There are 26 assisted living communities in Medford and the surrounding area, and the average cost of assisted living care is $3,950 per month. Costs in Medford are slightly less than the national average of $4,051 per month, and well below Oregon's state average of $4,499 per month. In fact, assisted living costs in Medford are the lowest of any city in the state, making Medford a good option for Oregon seniors who want to make the most of their retirement budget. 



The SeniorScore for Medford, Oregon



The SeniorScore is an innovative, unbiased index compiled from data from over 100 government and private sources to help seniors evaluate a city's suitability as a retirement destination. Medford has an overall SeniorScore of 70, which is higher than the state average of 67 and slightly below the national average of 72. Medford's highest category score, 71, is for General Quality of Life, while the lowest category score, 51, is for Finances. 

Medford seniors enrolled in Medicare will be happy to hear that there is an exceptionally high number of Medicare-registered physicians in the area, as well as a high number of home health care providers. Two acute care hospitals are within the city limits, Providence Medford Medical Center and Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. 

Oregon's state income tax rate is more than double the national average rate, and assisted living, adult day health services and nursing home care costs are also well above the national average in Medford. These factors all contribute to Medford's score of 51 in the Finances category.

Medford's highest category score, 71, was for General Quality of Life. The city has a comfortable year-round climate and ideal precipitation levels that make it easy for residents to enjoy outdoor activities at any time of year. There's also 10 parks in the city center and nearby area, 12 golf courses, 16 shopping centers and 40 churches.



SeniorScore™ for Medford, 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.

70

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Medford scores higher than the Oregon average of 67.
  • Medford scores lower than the national average of 72.
62

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Rogue Valley Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center).
  • There are 39 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rogue Valley Manor, Hearthstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Barnett Woods.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a 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 96 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
65

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
  • There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Stewart Meadows, Bear Creek Golf Course & Range, and Cedar Links Golf Club.
  • There are 10 parks near the city center, including Holmes Park, Prescott Park / Roxy Ann Peak, and Central Point Parks & Rec Department.
  • There are 40 churches in or near the city, including Harvest Baptist Temple, Valley View Seventh-Day Advent, and Lozier Lane Baptist Church.
  • There are 16 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 48 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 17 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
51

Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.57% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.73% 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 $57,034, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $42,378, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $24,027, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $51,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $99,280 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $24,180 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $49,764 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 11.63%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
71

General Quality of Life

  • Medford receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Medford has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • Medford has an average population density of 872.1 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Medford have a very short daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Medford has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 87.99%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Medford, Oregon



According to Genworth Financial's 2019 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Medford is $3,950. Costs in Medford are below the state ($4,499) and national ($4,051) average.


Within Oregon, Medford has the lowest average costs for assisted living care. Costs in nearby Grants Pass are the highest in the state at $5,120 a month, while to the north costs range from $4,325 in Eugene to $4,152 in Corvallis and $4,275 in Salem. Costs in Oregon's most-populous city, Portland, average $4,998 per month, while costs are below the state average in the interior city of Bend at $4,199 per month.

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

 
 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Medford, Oregon



Rogue Valley Council of Governments

State and federally-funded programs for seniors are coordinated through a network of Area Agencies on Aging, which act as resource centers for seniors, family members and caregivers. As the local AAA for Jackson and Josephine counties, the RVCOG assisted with the planning and delivery of services that help keep seniors engaged in the community. The organization also advocates for government funding for programs to support frail elders and those living with chronic disabilities. 

155 North 1st Street, Central Point, OR 97502

(541) 664-6674

http://rvcog.org/home/sds-2/

Medford Senior Center

The Medford Senior Center is a non-profit community center that offers seniors a wide range of free and low-cost activities. Members of the center can sign up for senior boot camp, stretching and chair yoga classes, join the knit crochet club, and enjoy a friendly game of bingo or cards. There's a members-only lending library stocked with DVDs and large print books, and regular field trips to local wineries, concerts and local attractions. 

510 East Main Street, Medford, OR 97504

(541) 772-2273

http://medfordseniorcenter.org/

Rouge Valley Transportation District

Medford seniors aged 62 and older qualify for reduced fares on all RVTD routes, which include routes that connect with other destinations throughout the Rouge Valley such as Ashland, Grants Pass and Jacksonville. Seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to use the regular fixed-route service can apply for Valley Lift, a shared-ride, curb-to-curb wheelchair accessible transit service. Valley Lift rides must be reserved in advance, and priority is given to riders travelling to or from medical appointments and nutrition program sites. 

3200 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford, OR 97504-9075

(541) 779-5821

https://www.rvtd.org/index.asp

Jackson County Veteran's Services

Medford residents who are veterans, survivors or dependents can contact the Jackson County Veteran's Services office for help with securing the maximum available entitlements through county, state and federal benefit programs. Veteran Service Officers provide free VA benefits counselling, assist with VA health care enrollment, and help with VA benefit applications and appeals. VSOs can help eligible seniors apply for the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhanced pension programs that provide funds that can be used towards the cost of assisted living care. 

140 South Holly Street, Medford, OR 97501

(541-774-8214

https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/Veterans-Services/Resources/VA-Claims-Assistance

Center for NonProfit Legal Services

Low-income seniors living in Medford who need legal assistance with non-criminal matters can contact NonProfit Legal Services, a private non-profit law firm that specializes in elder and poverty law. Licensed lawyers and legal assistants help seniors with legal issues related to health care, housing, immigration, finances and estate planning.

225 West Main Street, Medford, OR 97501

(541) 779-7291

https://cnpls.org/


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What is the cost of assisted living in the state of Oregon?

Answer
With a range between roughly $73 and $182 daily, the average price of assisted living in Oregon is around $4,000 monthly.

Question
How much do assisted living facilities cost in Medford?

Answer
Assisted living in Medford, Oregon costs on average approximately $51,600 yearly. On a monthly basis, the range is between $2,610 and $4,850, with an average of around $4,300.

Question
What is included with assisted living?

Answer
Services typically offered with assisted living are bathing assistance, 24-hour supervision, recreational activities, meal preparation, and transportation assitance. Private and semi-private rooms are often available depending on the budget of the client.

Question
Which assisted living facilities in Medford take Medicaid?

Answer
The following assisted living facilities in Medford accept Medicaid as payment: Laurel Hill Nursing Center, Linda Vista Nursing and Rehab Center, Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley, Avamere at Three Fountains, and Fair View Transitional Health Center.

Question
How many seniors are there in Medford?

Answer
While the surrounding area has 259,657 residents, there are 86,561 living in the city limits. Those 55 and over compose approximately 30% of the community.

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