Assisted Living Communities in Pendleton, OR
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authentic reviews in Pendleton, OR below include Assisted Living facility with 23 reviews. On average in Pendleton, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Lou1186
5.0
Review of McKay Creek 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...
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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
3.0
Review of McKay Creek 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...
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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
2.0
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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Pendleton, OR and 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Pendleton
Assisted living facilities in Pendleton charge approximately $3,211 per month for housing and personal care.
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Pendleton, OR
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.
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.





