Adult Foster Homes provide room, board, and varying levels of personal care in a private home setting. Care is provided by qualified caregivers in a licensed care setting and may range from minimal assistance to more involved personal care and coordination with healthcare professionals.
Adult Foster Homes may serve individuals who:
AFHs emphasize independence, choice, and quality of life while offering a supportive and caring environment. Homes may serve Medicaid consumers, private pay residents, or both.
Cascades West serves as the local licensing authority for Adult Foster Homes in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. Our role is to help ensure Adult Foster Homes meet Oregon’s standards for safety, care, and accountability.
Our responsibilities include:
Access information and tools to help you maintain your license and operate your home in compliance with state requirements.
If you currently have an opening in your Adult Foster Home, please complete the submission form below. We ask that you include:
Please submit the form only if you have a current opening. Do not submit the form for anticipated or future vacancies.
Opening an Adult Foster Home is an opportunity to provide meaningful, day‑to‑day care for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in a home setting. Adult Foster Homes serve individuals age 65 and older, as well as adults with physical disabilities, and emphasize independence, dignity, choice, and person‑centered decision making.
As an Adult Foster Home provider, you are responsible for creating a safe and supportive environment where residents receive the care they need while maintaining as much independence as possible. Caregivers also provide companionship and a sense of home for the people they serve.
Licensed Adult Foster Home providers may offer a range of services, including:
Adult Foster Homes serve residents with a wide range of care needs, from individuals who require minimal assistance to those who need more intensive personal care or nursing support in coordination with community‑based registered nurses.
Cascades West can help you understand licensing requirements, required training, and the steps involved in becoming an Adult Foster Home provider in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.
