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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pendleton, OR for 2024

 

Located in Eastern Oregon, Pendleton offers natural surroundings, cultural and historical amenities and access to diverse shopping and dining destinations. It has a senior community that makes up about 17% of its 17,000 residents, fostering a social environment for older adults, and its low cost of living supports financial stability throughout retirement.

The Pendleton region also has several high-quality assisted living facilities, making it a practical retirement destination for those with long-term care needs. These facilities offer personalized care plans with services such as assistance with dressing and bathing, and they offer daily meal services, housekeeping and maintenance. Many local assisted living facilities accommodate pets, and some have resort-style amenities, such as swimming pools, movie theaters and libraries. In Pendleton, seniors pay $3,211 per month for this type of care, which is thousands of dollars lower than the respective state and national norms of $5,045 and $4,500.

This guide provides an in-depth look at assisted living in Pendleton, including details on how local care costs compare to alternatives in the city and nearby, as well as some programs that help seniors pay for long-term care. It also outlines some of the licensing rules all facilities in the region follow. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Pendleton

In Oregon, the Department of Human Services licenses all assisted living facilities, including the facilities in Pendleton. This department enforces a set of rules related to housing, staffing and the scope of services facilities must provide, as well as details on the training all staff members must complete. It also investigates complaints regarding substandard care or abuse.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Pendleton

 

  • Seniors in Pendleton don’t have to pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, including benefits that are taxable at the federal level. Other forms of retirement income are taxable at rates of up to 9.9%, but seniors can claim up to a 9% credit on pension income if they bring in less than $22,500 per year.
  • On a 100-point cost of living index based on national norms, Pendleton scores 88.5. Not only is this about 11% below the national average, but it’s also about 26 percentage points below Oregon’s norms, which may make it a budget-friendly option for seniors seeking affordable long-term care services.
  • Most of the crime that occurs in Pendleton is property-related, and both property and violent crime rates have been declining over the past 15 years. On a 100-point crime index that assigns higher scores to cities with more crime, this city comes in about 10 points higher than the national average with a rating of 45.8. However, Pendleton scores 17 for violent crime, which is about six points below the national norm. Many local assisted living facilities offer security measures, such as alarm systems and escorted transportation, making residential care an attractive alternative to living alone.
  • Pendleton has a fairly mild climate, which may appeal to older adults who enjoy outdoor activities, such as gardening and bird-watching. Daytime temperatures range from 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 91 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and noticeable humidity is uncommon.
  • CHI St. Anthony Hospital is located in Pendleton proper, promoting prompt access to a broad range of medical services and supports for older adults. This acute-care hospital has a general surgeon, diagnostic imaging services and a cardiopulmonary team, and it offers a variety of classes throughout the year with age-related topics. In addition to this, many assisted living facilities in the region have staff nurses who provide routine wellness checks and oversee care.

Paying for Assisted Living in Pendleton

 

Assisted living facilities in Pendleton charge approximately $3,211 per month for housing and personal care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Pendleton, seniors pay a monthly average rate of $3,211 for assisted living, making this among the most economical places in the region, state and nation for care. Local care costs are hundreds of dollars lower than care costs in Albany, where seniors pay $4,530 for services, and in Portland, care costs exceed Pendleton’s average by 55%. Similarly, in Salem, rates are 71% higher than in Pendleton, and in Eugene, care costs are higher still at $5,623. Local rates are also about 36% lower than the Oregon average and 29% below the national norm.

Pendleton

$3,211

Oregon

$5,045

United States

$4,500

Portland

$4,975

Salem

$5,500

Albany

$4,530

Eugene

$5,623

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is among the most budget-friendly senior care options in Pendleton, with facilities in this city charging $3,211 for residential care. This is roughly a third of the cost of nursing home care, which offers 24-hour medical support for starting monthly rates of $9,232, and it’s 48% less than what agencies charge for basic in-home care and skilled home health care. Only adult day health care facilities, which don’t provide housing, have lower monthly rates of $2,600.

In-Home Care

$6,149

Home Health Care

$6,149

Adult Day Health Care

$2,600

Assisted Living Facility

$3,211

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,232

Note: Data for Pendleton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Walla Walla, WA, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pendleton

Eligible seniors in Pendleton may qualify for help through Oregon's Community First Choice Option, also known as the 1915(k) Plan, K Option, or K Plan. The benefits from this plan, which is part of Oregon's Medicaid program, can be used to pay for assisted living costs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

Financial Assistance in Oregon

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Pendleton

Pendleton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Pendleton, please visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pendleton

 

Pendleton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Oregon

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lou1186

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of McKay Creek Estates Assisted Living

McKay Creek Estates is an excellent facility. I call it a community, because they are an active, social group of retired residents. Lots of fun events when they are able. The staff and...

Provider response

Hi there, thank you so much for your wonderful review! Our team works hard to create a welcomgin environment, and we're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us!

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Randy

I visited this facility

Review of McKay Creek Estates Assisted Living

We toured McKay Creek Estates. It was OK, but I wasn't impressed with them at all. The staff in that community wasn't very friendly, that was probably one of the factors. Their facilities were OK...

Provider response

Randy- Thank you for your visit at McKay Creek Estates. It is always our mission and focus to provide quality customer service and care to our residents. I am very interested in hearing more...

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Joan

I visited this facility

Review of Juniper House Assisted Living Community

I didn't really care for Juniper House that much. My grandmother was put in there many years ago, and I really liked it then. We took a tour, and the rooms were fine and clean, but it was just not...

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