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Adult Foster Homes in Merlin, Oregon

Merlin has one licensed adult foster home, Cassandra Terranova, with room for 4 residents. Because options in Merlin are limited, we also list the 6 nearest licensed homes in surrounding communities below. Every home here is verified against Oregon Department of Human Services records for Josephine County.

Families in Oregon typically pay $4,000 to $6,500 per month for a shared room and $5,200 to $8,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how adult foster homes work.

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Licensed homes near Merlin

Merlin has only one licensed home, so these are the closest adult foster homes in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Merlin

How many adult foster homes are in Merlin, Oregon?
Merlin has 1 licensed adult foster home in Josephine County. Statewide, Oregon licenses 1,669 small residential care homes.
How much does a adult foster home in Merlin cost?
Across Oregon, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $4,000 to $6,500 per month and a private room $5,200 to $8,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses adult foster homes in Merlin?
Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities licenses and inspects every adult foster home in Merlin. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
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