Nursing Facilities
Nursing Facilities
Quick Facts:
More than 50 in metropolitan area
Rent ranges from about $14,000 to over $20,000 a month
Medicaid widely accepted
Intermediate and skilled nursing care
Rehabilitation therapy available at skilled facilities
Some facilities specialize in dementia
Not all facilities have RNs around the clock
Most personal care services by CNAs under the supervision of RNs or LPNs
What are they?
Nursing Facilities (NFs) are either freestanding institutions, or connected to some other type of facility. There are two types of NFs: Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and
Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs). SNFs must have Registered Nurses on
duty at all times. Most ICFs do not have Registered Nurses on
duty at all times.
Who regulates them?
Oregon Aging and People with Disabilities regulates NFs. Inspections take place every year. Check here for substantiated complaints of abuse and neglect: ltclicensing.oregon.gov/Facilities
Who lives in them?
Elders in need of rehabilitation or continuous nursing care live in NFs. Virtually all NFs admit younger persons with disabilities. Some NFs specialize in juvenile or pediatric care.
What type of care of provided?
NFs provide a full range of care including skilled nursing services and rehabilitation. There is unlimited assistance with incontinence and ambulation. Some NFs specialize in providing care to persons with memory problems.
What services are provided?
NFs provide housekeeping, linens, personal laundry, and activities. A few provide some transportation.
How much does it cost?
Monthly fees can range from about $14,000 to more than $20,000.
Will Medicaid Pay?
Medicaid will pay for most Nursing Facilities.