Klamath Falls is a mid-sized city in southern Oregon that’s home to about 22,000 citizens, and more than 3,500 of them are seniors aged 65 or older. Located in Klamath County, Klamath Falls offers small-town charm with urban amenities, a lower-than-average cost of living, a relatively temperate climate and lots of natural open spaces that encourage seniors to spend time exploring the great outdoors. Besides its sprawling forests and multiple community parks, Klamath Falls is about 45 minutes from Crater Lake National Park. Seniors also enjoy the downtown area with all its specialty shops, local restaurants and farmers markets.
Assisted living facilities offer a safe residential setting for seniors who need extra help with daily activities but want to remain as independent as possible. The average cost of assisted living in Klamath Falls is $4,713 per month, higher than both the state and national average but not as high as many other cities in Oregon.
This guide covers various aspects of assisted living in Klamath Falls, including cost comparisons of other senior care options. It also explores the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Klamath Falls and provides information on free resources for seniors looking for aging-related assistance.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Klamath Falls, OR
2130 N Eldorado Ave, Klamath Falls, OR, 97601
Pacifica Senior Living Klamath Falls was a smaller community. It’s close to the hospital, which is good, and it’s fairly new. It was nice and pleasant. They have a nurse and somebody on staff 24 hours
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Pacifica Senior Living Klamath Falls was a smaller community. It’s close to the hospital, which is good, and it’s fairly new. It was nice and pleasant. They have a nurse and somebody on staff 24 hours a day. It just seemed kind of expensive to me (maybe they all are), but it’s worth looking at anyway.
They have a studio, a one bedroom, and a two bedroom. The two-bedroom looked pretty good (but it’s the most expensive too). They serve three meals a day, and you can get it in your room or in their dining room. From what I’ve seen, the people seemed to be happy. They have a quarter acre lawn in the back outside area and a common room where residents can play cards.
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Pacifica Senior Living Klamath Falls was a smaller community. It’s close to the hospital, which is good, and it’s fairly new. It was nice and pleasant. They have a nurse and somebody on staff 24 hours
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Pacifica Senior Living Klamath Falls was a smaller community. It’s close to the hospital, which is good, and it’s fairly new. It was nice and pleasant. They have a nurse and somebody on staff 24 hours a day. It just seemed kind of expensive to me (maybe they all are), but it’s worth looking at anyway.
They have a studio, a one bedroom, and a two bedroom. The two-bedroom looked pretty good (but it’s the most expensive too). They serve three meals a day, and you can get it in your room or in their dining room. From what I’ve seen, the people seemed to be happy. They have a quarter acre lawn in the back outside area and a common room where residents can play cards.
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1000 Town Center Dr., Klamath Falls, OR, 97601
We toured Crystal Terrace of Klamath Falls for our friend. It was a very pleasant visit. We did a pretty full tour, and it had a few more amenities than the other place we saw. They have a swimming po
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We toured Crystal Terrace of Klamath Falls for our friend. It was a very pleasant visit. We did a pretty full tour, and it had a few more amenities than the other place we saw. They have a swimming pool and a theater. It’s a real theater where you go in and they have theater seats. They are by the hospital and most of the doctor’s offices. It’s in a very nice area up on a hill, and it’s quiet except for the ambulance that comes in. But it’s still a little bit away from the hospital. The rooms seem to be a little bit better than the other place we toured. I thought the eating area is a restaurant. You can go in and they give you a menu and you can order from the menu. They have a special of the day that people public can come in and eat there also.
The lock-in price was cheaper than the lock-in price at the other community. We went through the levels of care, and she was still going to end up paying less here and it has more amenities and more pros.
Everyone that we talked to was very nice and very pleasant. My husband and I went there first one day, and then the next day we took our friend for a visit. The day that we took her, they treated us to lunch, and it was very good. I had a French dip, and it was really good and was just the right size.
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We toured Crystal Terrace of Klamath Falls for our friend. It was a very pleasant visit. We did a pretty full tour, and it had a few more amenities than the other place we saw. They have a swimming po
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We toured Crystal Terrace of Klamath Falls for our friend. It was a very pleasant visit. We did a pretty full tour, and it had a few more amenities than the other place we saw. They have a swimming pool and a theater. It’s a real theater where you go in and they have theater seats. They are by the hospital and most of the doctor’s offices. It’s in a very nice area up on a hill, and it’s quiet except for the ambulance that comes in. But it’s still a little bit away from the hospital. The rooms seem to be a little bit better than the other place we toured. I thought the eating area is a restaurant. You can go in and they give you a menu and you can order from the menu. They have a special of the day that people public can come in and eat there also.
The lock-in price was cheaper than the lock-in price at the other community. We went through the levels of care, and she was still going to end up paying less here and it has more amenities and more pros.
Everyone that we talked to was very nice and very pleasant. My husband and I went there first one day, and then the next day we took our friend for a visit. The day that we took her, they treated us to lunch, and it was very good. I had a French dip, and it was really good and was just the right size.
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2437 Kane Street, Klamath Falls, OR, 97603
Rogue River Place was a very warm and home-like atmosphere. We were able to interact with the residents as they were involved in activities and all of the people that we saw looked happy. The staff, t
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Rogue River Place was a very warm and home-like atmosphere. We were able to interact with the residents as they were involved in activities and all of the people that we saw looked happy. The staff, the amenities, and the activities were great. I’d rate them as top-notch. The room that we got into has just been remodeled. They were actually in the process of remodeling any empty room. So, everything was brand new and clean. It’s well laid out and well-designed. They have a craft room, a couple of library facilities, and a nice courtyard (that’s completely enclosed) for people to go out into. One thing that we liked was that my wife’s dog can visit her. That is huge. Lastly, the building was very user-friendly. There are no stairs. No elevators.
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Rogue River Place was a very warm and home-like atmosphere. We were able to interact with the residents as they were involved in activities and all of the people that we saw looked happy. The staff, t
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Rogue River Place was a very warm and home-like atmosphere. We were able to interact with the residents as they were involved in activities and all of the people that we saw looked happy. The staff, the amenities, and the activities were great. I’d rate them as top-notch. The room that we got into has just been remodeled. They were actually in the process of remodeling any empty room. So, everything was brand new and clean. It’s well laid out and well-designed. They have a craft room, a couple of library facilities, and a nice courtyard (that’s completely enclosed) for people to go out into. One thing that we liked was that my wife’s dog can visit her. That is huge. Lastly, the building was very user-friendly. There are no stairs. No elevators.
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615 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR, 97603
Pelican Pointe Assisted Living wasn’t as good as the other facility we saw. They have done some remodeling and things inside and it seemed to be well-maintained, but it just seemed to be a little olde
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Pelican Pointe Assisted Living wasn’t as good as the other facility we saw. They have done some remodeling and things inside and it seemed to be well-maintained, but it just seemed to be a little older. The rooms seemed to be a little smaller, too. They have a community room and fairly nice dining room. You would get food in the dining room or in your own room. It had an outside area, but it’s not very big.
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Pelican Pointe Assisted Living wasn’t as good as the other facility we saw. They have done some remodeling and things inside and it seemed to be well-maintained, but it just seemed to be a little olde
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Pelican Pointe Assisted Living wasn’t as good as the other facility we saw. They have done some remodeling and things inside and it seemed to be well-maintained, but it just seemed to be a little older. The rooms seemed to be a little smaller, too. They have a community room and fairly nice dining room. You would get food in the dining room or in your own room. It had an outside area, but it’s not very big.
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44 North Homedale Rd., Klamath Falls, OR, 97601
Beautiful, clean, homelike environment for my mother. There is an all new team from the amazing new admin to the awesome new floor staff! This team is really pulling together to make some amazing chan
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Beautiful, clean, homelike environment for my mother. There is an all new team from the amazing new admin to the awesome new floor staff! This team is really pulling together to make some amazing changes for Ashley Manor! We are so excited we chose Ashley Manor! Staff have become family.
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Beautiful, clean, homelike environment for my mother. There is an all new team from the amazing new admin to the awesome new floor staff! This team is really pulling together to make some amazing chan
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Beautiful, clean, homelike environment for my mother. There is an all new team from the amazing new admin to the awesome new floor staff! This team is really pulling together to make some amazing changes for Ashley Manor! We are so excited we chose Ashley Manor! Staff have become family.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Klamath Falls
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.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Klamath Falls
- 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.
Paying for Assisted Living in Klamath Falls
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Klamath Falls is $4,713 per month. This is slightly higher than the state average by $54, but it’s $413 higher than the national average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Although Klamath Falls’ average cost of assisted living is higher than both the state and national averages, it’s lower than many other Oregon cities. Although Klamath Falls’ cost is higher than Grants Pass’ cost by $728 per month, it’s lower than Portland’s by $118. It’s also lower than Bend’s average by $377 and lower than Eugene’s by $717.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Since assisted living isn’t always the right fit, seniors may want to compare it to other senior care options. Adult day health care is always the lowest cost option, averaging $1,625 monthly in Klamath Falls. Seniors who want to remain in their homes will pay slightly more with homemaker services and home health aides, both costing an average of $5,339 per month. If more expensive care is required, nursing home facilities in Klamath Falls average $9,475 for semiprivate rooms or $14,205 for private rooms.
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Note: Data for Klamath Falls was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Medford, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Klamath Falls
Oregon offers eligible seniors help paying for some assisted living care through the Medicaid K Plan, which covers some services in community-based care settings.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
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 Klamath Falls
Government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Klamath Falls, Klamath County and statewide offer a variety of free services for seniors needing extra assistance. From advocacy programs to social activities, aging adults in assisted living or other senior care settings benefit from numerous programs that help them maintain their independence and well-being.
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Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging
| (541) 205-5400
| KLCCOA is a private nonprofit organization and the designated Area Agency on Aging for Klamath and Lake counties. It strives to meet the immediate needs of seniors, while also encouraging independence and self-help. Programs it administers include the Gatekeeper Program, nutrition programs, Project Independence and family caregiver support.
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Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
| (541) 883-7171
| The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center provides a fun environment to meet with friends and stay active and healthy. Activities include bingo, craft groups, dancing, movies, creative writing classes, computer training, the Senior Veterans’ Social Club, congregate meals, health and exercise classes.
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Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
| (503) 378-6533
| Oregon’s Office of the LTC Ombudsman offers three programs, including the traditional LTC Ombudsman, Oregon Public Guardian and Residential Facilities Ombudsman programs. The goal of all three programs is to protect the rights of residents in long-term care and residential facilities, including advocating for residents of assisted living facilities statewide.
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City of Klamath Falls Senior Services
| (541) 205-5400
| The City of Klamath Falls Senior Services helps connect older adults and their loved ones with the services they need. It works in conjunction with the KLCCOA to provide free information and assistance to its senior residents.
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Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information about these laws.
