Long-Term Care
Information
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Help in Your Home
Seniors and people with physical disabilities can receive services while living in their own homes. These services include personal assistance, nursing tasks and help with housekeeping. Home-delivered meals can also be arranged. Medicaid may be able to pay for some of these services for eligible individuals. Content Detail
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Community-Based Care - Seniors
Information about Oregon's community-based care facilities, including Adult Day Care Services, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and Nursing Facilities. Content Detail
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Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility
Information about types of facilities and how to choose one that is appropriate for your needs. Read More
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Oregon Consumer Guide for Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities
Information about Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities in Oregon. Content Detail
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Find and Compare Nursing Homes
Find and compare Medicaid and Medicare-certified nursing homes, and learn about alternatives. Includes a guide to choosing a nursing home, information on payment, patient rights, and a nursing home checklist. Content Detail
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Oregon Aging & People with Disabilities Services - Local Offices
Links to local offices for DHS Self-Sufficiency, DHS Child Welfare, County Developmental Disability Programs, DHS Aging and People with Disabilities and Area Agency on Aging, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Content Detail
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Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities. Content Detail
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Spousal Impoverishment Law
If your spouse needs care in a facility, this law allows your spouse to be eligible for Medicaid benefits and lets you protect some of your income and resources. Read More
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If You Are A Single Person And Need Long-Term Care
Medicaid coverage for long-term care for persons who are not married. Read More
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If You Are Married And You Or Your Spouse Needs Long-Term Care
Information about Medicaid coverage for married persons for long-term care for you or your spouse. Read More
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If You Need Medicaid Help With Long-Term Care Costs
Some Basic Information About Income Cap Trusts. Read More
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Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404. Content Detail
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Accessibility to Oregon Courts
Information about requesting accommodation for disabilities in order to use the state court system's services or facilities. Content Detail
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator assists in finding local agencies in every U.S. community that can help older persons and their families access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services. Content Detail
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Legal Issues for Older Adults
The Legal Issues for Older Adults handbook is designed to help identify some of the matters that people may encounter as they age. The booklet may be read on line, downloaded for free, or purchased. Topics covered include benefits and medical programs, long-term care, estate planning, consumer information, protecting yourself from crime and abuse, and family relationships. Content Detail
