0.5 miles from city center
Description

Situated in the historic downtown area of Hillsboro, OR, Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro is a novel senior living community, offering both assisted living and independent living options, tailored to meet the individual needs of its residents. The community features studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring a comfortable living environment. Residents can take advantage of services such as scheduled transportation, 24-hour support, weekly housekeeping, and the Anytime Dining program with fresh, restaurant-style meals.

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro strives to create a community that fosters connection and meets the unique needs of its residents. The community offers a range of amenities including a library, salon, fitness area, and rooftop deck with views of Mount Hood. Residents can enjoy socializing in the courtyard, bistro and wine bar, or private dining room. Additional services like a resident call system, on-site maintenance, and wellness programs ensure a safe and healthy living environment. Pets are welcome, and the community encourages interactions with families and people of all ages, enhancing the overall quality of life for seniors.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 506 / 765 / 796 / 805 / 825 / 1185 / 1386 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Oregon Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Oregon Project Independence (OPI)
OPI
  • General: Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • OR Specifics: Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care
OR Medicaid CBC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)
  • General: Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OR Specifics: Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Oregon Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Oregon LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • OR Specifics: 15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Oregon SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OR Specifics: High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens
  • General: Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
  • OR Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program
  • General: Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • OR Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.
  • Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Oregon Seniors

OPI

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • OR Specifics: Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
OR Medicaid CBC

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OR Specifics: Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OR Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Oregon LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).
Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • OR Specifics: 15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Oregon SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • OR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OR Specifics: High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
  • OR Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits
  • Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).
Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • OR Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.
Benefits
  • Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).
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