Top Home Care Agencies in Beaverton, OR

 

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Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, and transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care Services in Beaverton, OR

The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $5,720 in Beaverton and $5,339 in the state of Oregon, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the perfect home care provider in Beaverton for you or your loved one.

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Cost of Living

 

Beaverton is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the state of Oregon, and as a result, the city has a high overall cost of living. This is also because the city is located within the Portland metropolitan area. Beaverton is home to a number of major corporations, including the Nike athletic company. The general cost-of-living index is rated 38 points higher than the national average. All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
138	100	$1,594	20.9% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$328,484	$64,619	The top estate tax rate is 16% with an exemption threshold of $1 million

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Beaverton include:

• Providence St. Vincent Medical Center – This hospital is one of the top facilities in the region providing comprehensive emergency services. They also offer home care services and a full diagnostic lab.
• Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center – This 174-bed facility offers a number of services including emergency care and surgeries, with a specialty in hip and knee replacements.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Beaverton has a warm-summer Mediterranean type of climate. This means that the summers are sunny and warm while the winters are cool, cloudy, and wet. On average, the humidity level for Beaverton is about 45%. The average humidity levels are often highest during the month of December at around 58%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
65°F	84°F (August)	48°F (August)	41°F	53°F (February)	32°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
36 (Good)	60 in the month of August (Moderate)

Moderate air quality conditions mean that those who are unusually sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
4”	11” (December)	2”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Located just outside of Portland, Beaverton is the fastest-growing suburb in the region. The city is home to Nike, one of the largest corporations in America, which employs over 45,000 people. This means that many of the people who live in and around the city tend to work with Nike in some way. Many of them are young professionals, often with families. Like many cities in the Portland metropolitan area, Beaverton votes heavily liberal in most elections.

2016 Presidential Election for Washington County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
56.9%	30.9%	12.2%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
2,478,810	97,514	1,922 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 1.20%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
36	24%	10%	4%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
17%	45%	16%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more	Other or not specified
12.8%	2%	16.6%	0.8%	0.5%	63.6%	4.8%	5.3%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
1,932	18	2

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
7%	70%	11%	13%	4%	6%

Beaverton is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the LGBTQ+ community can particpate in public life without fear of bigotry or discrimination.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Part of the Portland-Vancouver metro area, the city of Beaverton prides itself on its beautiful outdoor spaces. The region is consistently ranked as one of the greenest metropolitan areas in the country, with miles of walking trails and bike paths connecting the cities. Beaverton boasts over 100 parks spanning 1,000 acres and 30 miles of walking trails. Some of the most popular parks in the city include Hyland Forest Park and Cooper Mountain Nature Park, which is home to a private vineyard. For those who enjoy golf, the 18-hole Red Tail Golf Center is open to the public and offers league play and lessons. If you’re looking to taste the local produce, the Beaverton Farmers Market is open every Saturday from late spring to early fall. During the winter the city hosts a tree lighting festival where trees all around the city are lit up at once to celebrate the holiday season.

While Portland may have more cultural opportunities, the city of Beaverton prides itself on its growing art scene. Every year the city puts on a dance show called Ten Tiny Dances, featuring dancers from around the world performing in public spaces throughout the city. The city also hosts an annual arts festival and sale that features works from local and international artists. The Beaverton Night Market is hosted annually by the city’s Diversity Advisory Board, and is designed to celebrate local minority-owned businesses. The market includes shops for goods, live music performances, and stalls serving cuisine from all over the world.

Transportation

Public transportation is provided by TriMet, which operates bus routes all across the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton metropolitan area. TriMet also operates two commuter rail lines that connect Beaverton to the city of Wilsonville and the Portland International Airport.