Lebanon, Oregon, a small town of over 18,477, is located on the banks of the Santiam River. Over 17.5% of residents in Lebanon are 65 years and over. The weather is mild year-round, with summer highs in the 70s and winter lows that rarely reach freezing temperatures. Lebanon, located next to the Willamette National Forest, is a great place to escape the cold and snow.
Although it’s a small town, Lebanon has a community orchestra and theater company. Downtown, the Lebanon Senior Center offers fitness classes and social and educational opportunities for residents 50 and over. Lebanon is surrounded by forest, and there are several walking trails and waterfalls nearby.
Around 1,500 assisted living communities are licensed in Oregon. The median monthly cost of assisted living in Lebanon is $4,070, and prices may vary depending on the location and the services and amenities provided.
Note: Data for Lebanon was unavailable, so data for the Albany area was used instead.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lebanon is $4,070, less than the statewide cost of $4,659 and the national average of $4,300. In neighboring California, the average monthly cost is $5,000, and it’s also higher in Washington, at $5,750. The monthly cost of assisted living is lower in Idaho ($3,675) and Nevada ($3,595).
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lebanon is low compared to most cities in the area. Nearby Eugene has the highest cost at $5,430, and assisted living is $5,090 in Bend. Portland has an average monthly cost of $4,831, slightly higher than Medford ($4,713) and Salem ($4,398). Corvallis has about the same cost as Lebanon at $4,075.
Oregon’s Medicare system, the K Plan, doesn’t pay for room and board in assisted living but does cover assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and attendant care services received while living in an assisted living community.
Learn about these options, along with eligibility requirements, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Contact | Description | |
Council on Aging of Central Oregon | (541) 678-5483 | The Council on Aging provides legal, financial and nutritional counseling to seniors 65 and over. The Council sponsors health education classes, helps seniors find in-home services and free meals when needed and sponsors community events for seniors. |
Oregon Area Agency on Aging | (541) 336-2289 | The Oregon Area Agency on Aging works with the Oregon Community Services and Supports Unit to help seniors 65 and over find financial, legal and nutritional assistance. The agency has resource centers throughout the state with information about assisted living and services available to seniors. |
Oregon DHS Seniors and People with Disabilities Office | (800) 699-9075 | The ODHS Seniors and People with Disabilities Office works with the Area Agency on Aging to help seniors and those who are disabled find needed resources. The agency assists in finding food benefits, health care insurance, long-term care communities and more. |
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) | (855) 673-2372 | The Aging and Disability Resource Connection helps seniors find assisted living communities in the area, as well as offering disability support, crisis support, transportation and health care options. |
Lebanon Senior Services | (541) 258-4919 | Lebanon Senior Services operates the Lebanon Senior Center, a hub of services and activities for people 50 and over. The center coordinates arts and culture programs, social events and other activities geared toward seniors. A hot lunch is served every weekday on a donation basis, and seniors are kept informed about events and activities through a monthly newsletter. |
LINX Dial-a-Bus | (541) 258-4920 | The Dial-a-Bus program provides curb-to-curb transportation for seniors, the disabled and the public. Rides are available Monday through Saturday, and the fare for seniors is $1.00, with care attendants riding free. Transportation is available for any reason, including shopping and social events. |
The Oregon Department of Human Services monitors the safety and standards of assisted living residences. ODHS also provides training for caregivers and oversees regulations and licensing in the state. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page to learn more about these regulations.