Whispering Winds
Whispering Winds, situated in Bend, Oregon, offers an intimate and charming environment as a retirement home tailored for seniors seeking independent living. This pet-friendly community provides elegantly appointed apartment homes, eliminating the burdens of home maintenance and ensuring a hassle-free lifestyle for independent living seniors. With full kitchens, in-home laundry, private backyards, and available garages, Whispering Winds prioritizes comfort and convenience.
Surrounded by classic charm, Whispering Winds goes beyond the traditional retirement home experience by featuring a range of social programs and amenities that add an extra layer of excellence. From a creativity room to billiards and game rooms, activity spaces, a multipurpose room, and a well-stocked library and reading room, this community is thoughtfully designed to enrich the lives of those seeking homes for independent living.
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For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Oregon Seniors
- 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).
- 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.).
- 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.
- 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%).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.).
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