Hillsboro Nursing Homes

The median cost of nursing homes in Hillsboro for a single-occupancy apartment is $244/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Hillsboro, the fifth largest city in Oregon, is situated midway between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the Tualatin Valley. Just an easy 17 miles from Portland, Hillsboro is a well-planned, growing community which still maintains a small town feel. Lush landscapes, abundant farm crops, and an active wine making region are the results of the valley’s mild weather. Residents of Hillsboro nursing homes have the benefits of comfortable rural living combined with big city services.

When deciding on the best care for elderly loved ones, it is critical to understand the difference between “nursing homes” and “assisted living facilities” as used by Senior Homes. “Nursing homes” are typically for seniors who no longer are able to care for themselves generally due to a long-term illness or a disability. “Assisted living” residences are for seniors who need help with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation or taking medication, and may have a some physical limitations or frailty. To make sure you’re considering the right type of care, also look at Hillsboro assisted living.

Hillsboro Medical Facilities

Seniors in Hillsboro nursing homes have quick access to the Tuality Community Hospital in downtown Hillsboro. Part of Tuality Healthcare, the main provider of medical services in the Hillsboro area, the Community Hospital provides a full range of hospital services. This includes state-of-the-art inpatient surgical services and a critical care center that provides three levels of closely monitored care for patients with serious conditions. Tuality’s surgical service includes cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology and podiatry procedures. The surgical teams perform about 6,000 cases each year in seven technologically advanced operating rooms, including a world-class open-heart surgical suite.

Providence Newberg Hospital in nearby Newberg opened in 2006 with a state-of-the-art hospital, healing and wellness garden, and medical office building. It is the first green, sustainably built hospital on the West Coast. Providence Newberg has four comprehensive operating rooms, available 24-hours a day, where surgeons perform a variety of operatory services such as arthroscopy, cardiac pacemakers, and several types of orthopedic procedures such as joint and hip replacement.

The Emergency Department operates 24/7 and annually treats over 20,000 patients from the surrounding communities in its 15 private and comfortable treatment rooms equipped with the latest technology. With doctors and most nurses board-certified and trained in emergency medicine, Providence Newberg gives excellent, high quality care during critical emergency situations.

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Residents of Hillsboro nursing homes are surrounded by the area’s natural beauty and lush landscape as captured in the 23 parks located within the city. The Harold Eastman Rose Garden is a small park featuring a peaceful garden of more than 90 lovely rose bushes. From late spring through fall, you are able to enjoy the fragrant blooms, all with labels identifying each one.

During the summer months, Hillsboro offers a free weekly concert series at Shute Park. Sponsored by the Hillsboro Community Arts, Showtime at Shute offers an eclectic and fun schedule of concerts weekly. It’s definitely a relaxing and pleasant way to spend an evening in the park.

You can find nursing homes in Hillsboro on our Hillsboro Nursing Homes page or assisted living on our Hillsboro Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.