Top Home Care Agencies in Clackamas, OR

Learn More About Memory Care in Clackamas, OR

This small, quiet suburb on the southern edge of the Portland metro area is located in Clackamas County, one of the original counties in the state of Oregon.

In Clackamas, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Clackamas, OR

The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Oregon is about $5,900. To learn more about the cost of memory care in Clackamas, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Clackamas, OR

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Clackamas are rated three points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated close to the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
103	113	105	97	101	105

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$79,697 per year	$48,530 per year	$65,468 per year	$30,836 per year	$48,048 per year	$4,593 per year	$1,053 per month

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Clackamas is:

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU

Weather and Climate

Clackamas has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters, warm summers, and extended periods of overcast skies. The average humidity level in Clackamas is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during November and December at about 83%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	48°F	36°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69°F	83°F	56°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 86

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 46.1″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38.1	18.8 (Clackamas County)	21,925	2,489 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
1.1%	4.9%	1.2%	9.0%	0.3%	3.7%	81.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Portland: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Clackamas County

Democratic	Republican	Other
54.4%	43.2%	2.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Clackamas is a quiet, unincorporated suburb located just nine miles south of downtown Portland. Some of the most popular attractions, parks, and historic sites in Clackamas include:

• Oregon Military Museum
• North Clackamas Aquatic Park
• Mount Talbert Nature Park

Transportation

Public transportation in Clackamas is provided by TriMet bus lines and the MAX Light Rail Green Line.