Getting in
Cost and Payment
Melrose Residential is funded through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Oregon's Medicaid program. This page explains how residential treatment homes are paid for in Oregon, what residents pay, and where to start.
Services paid through OHP.
The Oregon Health Authority pays us directly for residents' daily support.
Room and board from benefits.
Residents pay it from their SSI, Social Security, or SSDI.
No fees or deposits.
We do not charge application fees or deposits.
How it works
How a residential treatment home is paid
Residential treatment homes in Oregon are paid through the Oregon Health Plan. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) pays a daily rate to the home for the personal care and daily living support residents receive, such as help with daily routines, building independence, community skills, and socializing. The rate has five levels, set through an independent assessment of how much support each person needs.
Residents and families are not billed for these services. Melrose Residential will enroll as an OHP provider before we open, and we will post any updates on this page.
Room and board
What residents pay
Room and board is separate from the daily rate. Residents pay it from their Social Security benefits, such as SSI or SSDI. OHA publishes the amounts each year. For 2026, they are:
| Item | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $773 |
| Personal funds the resident keeps | $221 |
OHA's 2026 amounts for residents who receive SSI, Social Security, or SSDI.
The amounts change each January with Social Security's cost of living adjustment, and we give written notice at least 30 days before any increase. We do not charge application fees or deposits.
Every resident signs a residency agreement before or at move in. It lists the room and board rate, what the payment covers, our refund policy, and when rates can change. We review it at least once a year, and again whenever a resident's benefits change.
Getting authorized
How admission is approved
Before someone moves into a residential treatment home, OHA or its contracted Independent and Qualified Agent reviews the request and decides whether to authorize it, based on the person's needs. Length of stay is based on what the person needs, not on a set number of days. OHA reviews the stay again to authorize continued care.
This review is separate from our own screening, which you can read about on our admissions page.
Where to start
Who to call first
If the person has a case manager, start there. Case managers often help begin the process.
If the person has OHP but no case manager, contact their coordinated care organization (CCO) or the county mental health program where they live and ask about residential treatment.
Hospitals, county mental health programs, and the other organizations listed on our referral partners page make formal referrals. Our resources page has crisis lines and other contacts.
At Melrose
Paying for care at Melrose Residential
Melrose Residential is pending licensure and is not accepting residents yet. We will post our room and board rate and any other payment details here before we open. Funding is one part of the admission process, and you can see the full process on our admissions page.
Related Information
How admission works
The six steps from first contact to move-in, and what to have ready.
Questions families ask
Answers to common questions about the home and admission.
Resources
Crisis lines and other contacts in Oregon.
