How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Portland,OR

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Portland, OR

When you’re searching for the best assisted living community in Portland, Oregon, for your loved one, you may feel overwhelmed by all of your options. Thankfully, a trusted senior living advisor can help you make the right decisions for your family and can answer your questions every step of the way as you explore Portland, OR, assisted living options.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to decide on the best assisted living facility in Portland for your senior loved one. Thankfully, a trusted senior living advisor can help answer your questions. Reach out today to schedule a consultation to learn more about your assisted living options in Portland, OR.

Your Portland, OR Senior Living Advisor

Adriene Lierheimer

Serving East Portland, Multnomah and Clackamas counties east of the Willamette River

Meet Advisor 503-883-3966

Adriene holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology and has been working in Long Term Care for Seniors for 18 years, all in the Portland OR metro area. Her experience means she has a great depth of understanding for the unique needs that seniors have when they need to find a new home. She also understands that this transition can be a daunting task for both the senior and their family. Adriene is a senior care advisor because she is motivated to share her expertise to support and guide families and individuals to the best long term care solution that meets their needs and expectations. Adriene currently resides in the Portland Metro area with her husband, son and dog and enjoys the natural beauty of the great Northwest. Call her today to discuss the choices available to you to meet your needs.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Portland, OR

The average cost of an assisted living facility in Portland, OR, is $4,831 per month. Many options are available to help your family pay for the assisted living community that your loved one needs.

To determine how much your loved one will be able to contribute to the cost of their assisted living facility in Portland, OR, it’s a good idea to add up their bills and other monthly expenses. Since all expenses and activities of daily living (ADLs) are covered by an assisted living facility, the vast majority of money that they currently spend each month will be able to go toward paying their monthly assisted living bill in Portland.

Assisted living in Portland, OR, typically covers ADLs with which your loved one may need assistance, including:

Bathing and other personal care tasks, such as brushing their teeth, shaving, and combing their hair
Choosing clothes and getting dressed
Moving around their home
Moving to different areas of their assisted living community
Preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after meals

While your senior relative’s ADLs will be covered by their monthly assisted living costs, your family may also want to budget money for them to keep up with other activities they enjoy. For example, if your loved one enjoys shopping online or sending gifts to their grandchildren, it may be important to factor that into their monthly budget, so they can maintain a sense of independence.

Portland, OR, at a Glance

If your loved one is new to the Portland area, they’ll get to enjoy an exciting urban scene with a distinctly West Coast feel.

Portland Weather and Climate

The weather in Portland, OR, comprises mild summers and winters, and it rains often.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

There are many hospitals in Portland, including Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and Adventist Health Portland. Residents of assisted living facilities in Portland have access to both standard and specialty medical care.

Transportation

Public transportation is readily available in Portland, OR, making it easy for residents of assisted living communities to get around without driving. Both bus and rail systems are easy to access.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Portland, OR, offers an exciting visual arts scene and is rife with trendy restaurants and microbreweries, creating fun stops for when family comes to visit.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Portland, OR

Peter Wilhelm

Serving the Greater Portland west side including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties in Oregon

Meet Advisor 503-610-9226

Every one of the hundreds of families I have worked with over the years has had its own unique circumstances and challenges - and I take great pride in being able to join those situations with compassion, expertise, and integrity. In doing so, I provide a stable platform from which to problem solve and navigate in partnership with families through what can otherwise be a chaotic and emotionally fraught process.

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How Do I Pay for Portland, OR Assisted Living?

Many options are available for families to pay for an assisted living community in Portland. It’s important to have a frank conversation with your loved one who is moving into assisted living to talk about their financial situation, allowing your family to make smart decisions as to how to pay for long-term care costs moving forward. Working with a trusted senior living advisor can be a helpful way to learn more about the options your family has to cover your loved one’s assisted living costs.

Options that can cover part or all the costs of assisted living in Portland, OR, include:

Veteran's Benefits

If your family member served in the U.S. military at some point in their life, it’s possible that their veteran’s benefits may cover some or all the cost of their assisted living facility. The Improved Pension Program can help pay for care for veterans who need help with some or all of their ADLs. If you’re not sure whether your loved one qualifies for the Improved Pension Program, reach out to your local veteran’s affairs office to learn more about their benefits.

Long-Term Care Insurance

At some point in life, your loved one may have taken out a long-term care insurance policy to help pay for their eventual assisted living or nursing home needs. If your loved one has this type of insurance, their policy may cover some or all of the costs of their assisted living community in Portland, OR. Reach out to your loved one’s insurance agent to learn more about their long-term care insurance benefits.

Home Equity

If your loved one owns their home, they may be able to use home equity to cover the cost of their assisted living facility in Portland. In order for this option to work out, it’s important that your loved one has good credit and has paid off a significant portion of their mortgage.

Medicare

While Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living care, it may cover medical costs incurred by your loved one while they’re residing in assisted living. Medicare billing works directly with your loved one’s health care provider and will not be a part of the payment process for your loved one’s assisted living fees in Portland.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a type of insurance available to Americans with very low incomes. If your loved one qualifies for Medicaid, state law may dictate that they’re able to use their benefits to pay for their assisted living community. A Portland assisted living advisor can help you decide whether Medicaid is an option for your loved one’s assisted living payments.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Portland, OR

An assisted living community in Portland, OR, offers residents continued independence while providing the help they need with their ADLs. Usually, an assisted living community provides a more independent experience than a nursing home. In assisted living facilities in Portland, residents live in private condos or apartments. In a nursing home, residents typically require a higher level of medical care and live in single or double rooms.

Assisted living facilities in Portland offer many activities to residents, including game nights, trips off-campus, social events, educational classes, interesting speakers, pet therapy events, and more. It’s smart to talk with your senior loved one about the activities they’d like from an assisted living facility in Portland to help you narrow down your choices.

Your Assisted Living Advisor in Portland will be able to talk with you about specific rules regarding pets in the assisted living communities you’re considering.

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