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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Dayton, Oregon

We're still building out our nursing homes directory for Dayton, OR. The median estimated cost is $16,750/mo. That's roughly in line with the Oregon state median. Browse nearby cities or the Oregon page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Dayton

$16,750/mo

Estimated range $15,636 – $18,437

● Dayton $16,750 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Dayton

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesDaytonOregonNational
25th percentile$15,636/mo$15,999/mo$8,951/mo
Median$16,750/mo$16,760/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$18,437/mo$18,448/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Dayton runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,465
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,622
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,102

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: McMinnville 16,750 · Salem 16,614

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Dayton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Dayton runs about $4,330 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Dayton has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (503) 304-3420 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,622 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,871 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Dayton assisted living median of $6,871 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,622 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Dayton run about $16,750 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Nursing Homes in Dayton

We do not list a licensed nursing home in Dayton yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Dayton at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed nursing homes listed for Dayton, OR yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 1 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Dayton, in Yamhill County, has about 2,675 residents. About 365 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $91,184.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Northwest Senior and Disability Services(503) 304-3420Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Oregon State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon1-855-673-2372adrcoforegon.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Portland VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Portland.

  • Aged and Physically Disabled WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Dayton more expensive than the rest of Oregon?

Dayton's median nursing home cost is about 0% lower than the Oregon state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Oregon → · Nursing Homes cost across Oregon → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

Touring this week? Print our checklist: what to ask on a tour, what to notice, and the license paperwork to request. Or email it to yourself to have it on your phone.

Nursing Homes in Dayton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers