Adult Foster Homes in Oregon

Oregon Adult Foster Homes Directory

1,669 licensed adult foster homes across 129 cities. 110 carry memory care evidence in their license record.

Oregon has one of the strongest Adult Foster Home networks in the country, with more than 1,500 licensed homes statewide. Most serve five or fewer residents in a private house setting. The Oregon Department of Human Services publishes inspection results and regulatory actions online.

See what care costs here, or learn how adult foster homes work.

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Oregon care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Oregon. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $6,875
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $7,627
Nursing home Semi-private room $16,760

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for Oregon adult foster homes →

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What small care homes are called in Oregon

Licensing term
adult foster home (AFH)
Related license types
residential care facility, memory care community
Size and capacity
Adult foster homes are licensed for up to 5 residents in a residential home.
Licensed and inspected by
Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay in Oregon?

Oregon Medicaid routinely pays for care in adult foster homes for eligible residents. The program to ask about by name is Community First Choice (K Plan).

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about adult foster homes in Oregon

How many adult foster homes are there in Oregon?
Our Oregon directory lists 1,669 licensed adult foster homes across 129 cities. The largest concentrations are in Washington County, Clackamas County, Marion County. 110 of them carry memory care evidence in their state license record.
What is an adult foster home in Oregon?
"Adult Foster Home" is the Oregon licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Adult foster homes are licensed for up to 5 residents in a residential home. Oregon also licenses homes under the terms "residential care facility" and "memory care community".
How much does assisted living cost in Oregon?
The median assisted living rate in Oregon is $6,875 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses adult foster homes in Oregon?
Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities licenses and inspects every adult foster home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for adult foster homes in Oregon?
Oregon Medicaid routinely pays for care in adult foster homes for eligible residents. The program to ask about by name is Community First Choice (K Plan). Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.