Albany Nursing Homes

You’ll find the historic river city of Albany, Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley where the Calapooia and Willamette Rivers meet. Half an hour south of the capital city of Salem, nestled between the Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains, Albany is easily accessible from all parts of the state.

A living museum of many architectural styles that mark the phases of the city’s growth, Albany is a blend of the historic and the best of the 21st century. This balance creates a great community for seniors looking for a nursing home in Albany.

It’s important to understand the distinctions between different types of long-term care when selecting the right type of community for your loved one. A nursing home is a facility that provides skilled nursing care for seniors with chronic illnesses or disabilities who no longer are able to care for themselves. Assisted living homes are for seniors who need some help with daily personal activities such as bathing, taking medications and meals but do not require constant medical care.  See our article on Albany assisted living for more information.

Albany Medical Facilities

The Samaritan Albany General Hospital is readily available to provide care for residents of nursing homes in Albany. The hospital and health center offers a number of specialty services including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, osteoporosis treatment and prevention, and specialty nursing services. Specialty nurses and healthcare professionals have advanced training to help patients with a variety of specialty services at home, in the hospital or at walk-in clinics.

Affiliated with Samaritan Health Services, a comprehensive network of hospitals, senior care facilities and physician clinics across Lincoln, Linn and Benton counties, residents of Albany nursing homes have access to some of the most advanced healthcare technology and resources available in the region.

The Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, is the largest hospital in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. Just 13 miles from Albany, the Center offers more than 22 medical specialties including comprehensive cancer care, a full-service cardiology and cardiac/vascular surgery program, neurosurgery and other regional services.

Albany Parks & Recreation

There are over 750 acres of parks, walking trails and open spaces for seniors in Albany nursing homes to enjoy. There’s always an outdoor spot nearby to enjoy a walk or picnic with family on a beautiful day. During the summer Monteith River Park in downtown Albany is the site of the popular outdoor concert series, Mondays @ Monteith and River Rhythm.

The Albany Regional Museum is a community treasure, preserving and displaying thousands of precious artifacts and historical materials. A visit to the museum is a quiet excursion for a nursing home senior.

A scenic tour by car of a dozen covered bridges in the areas surrounding Albany is a great way to appreciate the beauty of the Willamette Valley and enjoy a little bit of the area’s history. Covered bridges or “kissing bridges” not only protected the wooden platforms from the weather but also afforded lovers a protected “kissing” spot.

Cost of Nursing Homes in Albany

The cost of nursing home care in Albany will vary based on the location, quality and level of care provided by each facility. However, the median rate for a semi-private nursing home room in the state of Oregon in 2012 is $225/day.* Private rooms are $250/day. This puts the median annual cost of nursing home care in Oregon between $82,125 and $91,250.

Find Nursing Homes in Albany

You can search for nursing homes in Albany by visiting our Albany Nursing Homes page or find nearby assisted living communities on our Albany Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.

*Genworth Financial 2012 Cost of Care Survey.