OHCA Long Term Care State Report 2016

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2016 Oregon LTC State Report 2
Oregon’s Long Term Care
Service Choices
A Continuum of Care
Long term care consists of the services and supports that help an
individual when their ability to carry out the activities of daily living (ADLs)
has been reduced by significant age, illness, or disability. In Oregon, these
services are provided through a continuum of care settings that allow an
individual to maintain their dignity, independence, and autonomy within
a safe environment.
Independent Living/
Senior Retirement
Housing (SRH)
Settings including apartments or cottages that offer adults 55+ the
conveniences of community living. In general, these communities do not provide
health care or assistance with their activities of daily living. Often they offer
recreational opportunities, dining, laundry service, and other similar amenities.
In-Home Care Agency
(IHC)
Agencies that employ, assign, and schedule caregivers to provide personal care
assistance for clients in their home or in a community setting.
Home Health Agency
(HHC)
Agencies that provide skilled care services in an individual’s home. These services
are largely funded by Medicare.
The Continuum of Long Term Care Services and Supports
In-Home Care Independent Living/Senior Retirement Housing
f f In-home health supports & services
f f Family supports
f f Community supports
f f Recreational activities
f f Amenities such as laundry & dining