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Corvallis is a small university town situated in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range on the west side of the Willamette Valley. Surrounded by agricultural fields and wilderness, Corvallis offers a small-town feel with the big-city cultural amenities found in most college towns, with the Majestic Theater serving as the heart of the community’s art and culture scene. Corvallis is also in the middle of Oregon wine country with many boutique wineries operating nearby, bringing a small-batch, craft approach to tasting room fare. Corvallis also has a vibrant farmers market thanks to the area’s rich agricultural traditions.
Seniors who need assistance with routine daily living but don’t require clinical levels of care often choose to live in assisted living facilities, where services may include meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry and basic transportation. Some facilities offer amenities such as on-site salons, pools and fitness centers. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Corvallis is $4,485 per month, which is slightly lower than the national average and significantly lower than the Oregon average.
The following guide to assisted living in Corvallis explores costs and includes a list of local resources.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Oregon. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Corvallis residents pay an average of $4,485 for assisted living per month.
Assisted living in Corvallis is over $500 less than Oregon’s statewide average of $5,045 but is almost equal to the national monthly median of $4,500.
Corvallis residents see some of the lowest costs for assisted living in Oregon. Those in Oregon’s capital city, Salem, pay over $1,000 more than their Corvallis counterparts at $5,500, while costs rise even higher in Eugene ($5,623) and in Grants Pass ($5,570). Residents of nearby Albany pay only slightly more than those in Corvallis at an average of $4,530 per month. At $4,975, assisted living in Oregon’s largest city, Portland, averages around $490 more than in Corvallis. Costs in the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains in Bend average $4,835, which is $350 more than in Corvallis.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Oregon.
| Contact | Description | |
| Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments | (541) 758-1595 | Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Benton, Linn and Lincoln Counties. Seniors, their families and their caregivers can get referrals to local agencies and organizations as well as a number of direct services. Direct services include case management, fall prevention and balance workshops, long-term care advocacy through an ombudsman and health insurance counseling. |
| Corvallis Community Center | (541) 766-6959 | Corvallis Community Center offers area seniors a variety of services designed to promote independence and a good quality of life. Services include basic foot care, computer support sessions and free appointments with an attorney from Legal Aid Services of Oregon every fourth Thursday of the month. There are support groups for conditions such as memory loss, Parkinson’s disease and macular degeneration as well as health and wellness workshops and screenings. Seniors and others can take classes at the center, participate in group outings or simply sit and socialize in the on-site Coffee Leaf Cafe. |
| Benton County Veterans Services | (541) 758-1595 | Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces can access information about service-based entitlements from Benton County Veterans Services. Services include emergency financial assistance to those who qualify, a pension program for low-income veterans, special license plates and assistance filing claims for service-based benefits. |
| Senior Community Employment Program | (541) 812-8667 | Low-income individuals aged 55 and over who are seeking employment can receive training, resume assistance, internships and other helpful services designed to promote independent employment. This program is administered by Easterseals of Oregon and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. |
| Dial-a-Bus of Benton County | (541) 752-2615 | Seniors and those with disabilities can receive transportation through Dial-a-Bus of Benton County. This service operates from 8 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays and requires reservations in advance to ensure availability. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Corvallis area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
