Assisted Living Communities in Klamath Falls, Oregon

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Klamath Falls pay around $6,770 monthly for assisted living. This is roughly $945 above the statewide median and $1,420 above the national baseline rate. The cost of care is similar to fees in nearby Grants Pass, where assisted living also costs around $6,770. Meanwhile, Salem offers the most affordable assisted living options in Oregon, at approximately $5,550 per month.

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.

There are many senior care options in Klamath Falls. Home health aides deliver the most affordable care at roughly $1,907 per month. However, at around $6,770, assisted living is still a cost-effective solution compared to a semi-private room in a nursing home facility, which costs about $8,456 per month. 

The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight licenses assisted living facilities and residential care facilities in Klamath Falls and throughout the state. Staff members visit every facility at least once every two years for inspections to determine whether they’re being operated and maintained according to licensing rules.

• The overall cost of living in Klamath Falls is 16.5% lower than the national average and nearly 30% lower than the state average. Its average costs in each of the individual categories measured are all lower than the national average, including a 27% difference in housing and a 31% difference in transportation. Housing costs in Klamath Falls are less than half as much as the statewide average.
• Seniors also benefit financially from Oregon being one of only five states that don’t charge any state sales tax. Counties and municipalities also don’t charge any local sales tax, so there are zero sales taxes on all items purchased in Klamath Falls and throughout the state. Plus, there aren’t any annual motor vehicle taxes or fees imposed.
• Oregon is somewhat tax-friendly to retirees because it doesn’t tax Social Security benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits, which helps them lower their income tax bills. However, other retirement income is usually taxed, and income taxes can be as high as 9.9%. Seniors aged 62 and older may qualify for a retirement income credit depending on their household income, Social Security benefits and Railroad Retirement benefits.
• Klamath Falls’ residents benefit from having a local hospital. Sky Lakes Medical Center is a general medical and surgical facility with a medical and surgical ICU and an on-site emergency department. It was rated high performing for the treatment of pneumonia and has 174 providers practicing at the facility.
• Klamath Falls has a relatively moderate climate with less than average rainfall but higher than average snowfall. It receives about 16 inches of rain annually compared to the national average of 38 inches and 38 inches of snow compared to the national average of 28. Residents enjoy about 218 days of sunshine each year, with the July high around 86 degrees and the January low around 21 degrees. Noticeable humidity is rare throughout the year.