Care needs and personal preferences shape the next chapter. These common terms provide a starting point for a conversation with the family, providers, and care team.
Our senior-living placement guidance is free to families. Participating care providers pay us a placement referral fee when you move into their community.
The no-cost service covers placement guidance. Housing and care charges, real estate commissions, and third-party services are separate.
See how free placement worksA senior-living option generally centered on housing, community, and convenience for people who live independently. Services differ between communities.
A residential setting that can provide help with daily activities. The services a community can offer and the needs it can support should be discussed directly with the provider.
A setting that offers services for people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Ask about the environment, staff approach, and the specific support available.
A setting for nursing care, rehabilitation, or more complex care needs. The care team and facility can explain appropriate services, expected duration, and coverage questions.
The appropriate care setting is determined with the older adult, family, and qualified care professionals. Oregon also offers other settings, including adult foster homes and residential care facilities. A care transition does not always follow a fixed sequence.
Ask about the daily experience, staffing, communication, cost, and how a community handles changing needs. A personal visit and a conversation with the care team can help connect the details.
Find licensed Oregon care providersUse Oregon’s official provider search to review licensed settings and available inspection information. Independent living is a different category from licensed long-term care.
Tell Kevin where your family is today. Together, we can identify what needs attention first.