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    Pacific Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
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    Pacific Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

    17309 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230, United States
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    13.1 miles from city center
    Description

    Settling in the peaceful Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, Pacific Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a distinguished senior living community that offers memory care, respite care, and companion living. With private and companion suites, seniors maximize comfort and convenience. The community collaborates with residents to devise a care plan that best matches their special needs and preferences.

    Pacific Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center strives to provide a safe place for seniors to reach their full potential with its vibrant and friendly environment. Engaging activities and exciting programs are conducted for seniors to explore new interests and relive old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With its bright and airy spaces, Pacific Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is ideal for a relaxing retirement.

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    Memory Care Respite Care
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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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    Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

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