10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Eugene, OR

 

Assisted Living in Eugene, OR

 

Assisted living communities in Eugene provide supervision, community style living, and personal care services to seniors who may require limited assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL). These communities are designed to promote independence among seniors who do not require 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Cost of Assisted Living Facilities in Eugene, OR

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Eugene is as follows:

• Mean cost city proper: $4,500
• Median cost city proper: $4,200
• Mean cost metro area: $4,500
• Median cost metro are: $4,300

Public assistance is available through Medicaid Aged and Disabled 1915(c) Waiver program. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight regulates this type of community.

Learn More About Eugene, OR

 

Cost of Living

 

Like many other West Coast cities, living in Eugene, Oregon tends to be more expensive than the average American city. The cost-of-living index is rated 15 points above the national average while the grocery index is rated 10 points above the national average. All index scores are based on a scale where the national average is set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
115	110	$1,279	20.6% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$255,946	$47,489	The top estate tax rate is 16% with an exemption threshold of $1 million.

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There is one hospital in Eugene that provides emergency services.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District – A non profit Church funded hospital that services a total of 93 staffed beds. The community has a number of services catered to seniors including home care and hospice care. This community also offers chemotherapy, physical therapy, radiology services, and carotid stenting.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

The city of Eugene has a warm-summer Mediterranean type climate. This means that the summers tend to be warm and sunny while the winters are cold and rainy. On average, the humidity level for Eugene is roughly 74%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 88%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
66°F	87°F (August)	47°F (August)	42°F	53°F (February)	32°F (December)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
43 (Good)	67 in November (Moderate)

During the peak season the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Natural Disasters

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall	Natural Disasters
3”	7” (December)	3”	Earthquakes (high), floods, and tornadoes

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election for Lane County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
53.53%	34.98%	11.49%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
267,568	168,916	1,476 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.99%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
34	25%	12%	5%	4%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
18%	41%	18%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
4.3%	1.6%	9.8%	1.0%	0.2%	78%	6.2%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
6,951	37	4

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
7%	62%	14%	22%	5%	7%

Eugene is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Located on the Willamette River, Eugene is surrounded by lush forest. Within the city there are several large parks that offer beautiful hiking trails and walking paths. Hendricks Park is an 80 acre park offering trails, trees, and picnic areas. Another popular park is Skinner Butte Park which offers a beautiful view of Eugene and the surrounding forest.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is dedicated to the Northwest and run by the University of Oregon. The Cascades Raptor Center is great for an afternoon outdoors. The community is one of the largest outdoor aviaries in the region and is home to 50 birds from 30 different species. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art houses historic and modern works including a large collection of East Asian art. Eugene has a downtown arts district that has seen a revitalization in the last twenty years with galleries showcasing works from local and indigenous artists.

 

Transportation

The Lane Transit District (LTD) offers public transportation options to Eugene and the surrounding cities. The bus service offers free and reduced fares. LTD’s Emerald Express (EmX) Bus Rapid Transit system offers transportation between West Eugene, downtown, UO, Springfield and the RiverBend and Gateway area. The Greyhound Bus Company, Bolt Bus, and Amtrak all operate stations in and around Eugene.