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Situated just north of Oregon’s capital city of Salem and less than an hour’s drive from Oregon’s largest metro area of Portland, Keizer is also within minutes of Oregon wine and farm country, where small family farms still dominate the landscape. A typical day in Keizer might involve spending the morning golfing, enjoying lunch at one of the many farm-to-fork restaurants and rounding out the day with a few short visits to local wine tasting rooms.
Those aged 65 and over make up approximately 15.8% of Keizer’s overall population of slightly under 40,000 citizens. Assisted living costs in Keizer average $4,398 per month, although prices may fluctuate in either direction depending on a number of relevant variables, such as location and the number and quality of services and amenities provided by the facility.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Keizer is $4,398 according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2020, which is slightly over the national average of $4,300 and several hundred dollars less than the Oregon average of $4,659. Costs rise to $5,000 and $5,750 in the bordering states of California and Washington, respectively, while prices drop to $3,675 in Idaho and $3,595 in Nevada.
Within the state of Oregon, assisted living costs vary. Assisted living fees in Keizer are lower than in Portland at $4,831. Oregon’s highest costs are found in Eugene at $5,430, while their counterparts in Grants Pass pay the least at $3,985. In Albany to the south, costs average $4,070. Prices rise just slightly to $4,075 in Corvallis to the west and increase even more to $4,713 in Medford to the south. Those in the Central Oregon community of Bend pay $5,090.
Note: Data for Keizer was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Salem, was used instead.
The Oregon Health Plan, Oregon’s version of Medicaid, provides qualified applicants aged 65 and over with assistance paying the costs of long-term care. The Independent Choices program provides cash payments to help with the costs of assistive technology items such as emergency call systems and bathroom aids.
Our Assisted Living in Oregon page has more information on these programs, including who’s eligible and how to apply.
Contact | Description | |
| Keizer-Salem Area Senior Center | (503) 390-7441 | Keizer-Salem Area Senior Center is a nonprofit organization providing a wide variety of programs and services as well as an abundance of volunteer opportunities. Services include congregate lunches, driver safety classes, wellness screenings that include blood pressure clinics and insurance information assistance. Free consultations with a local attorney who specializes in elder law are available every third Friday. There are numerous groups and clubs to join as well as activities such as dances, card tournaments, pancake breakfasts and fitness classes. |
| Cherriots | (503) 588-2877 | Seniors aged 50 and over are eligible for reduced fares on Salem-Keizer’s mass transit system, Cherriots. There is no need for Medicare cardholders to apply to receive reduced fares — all they need to do is to present their card to the bus driver upon boarding. Others can apply for a reduced-fare picture ID card at the Cherriots office or request that an application be mailed or faxed to them. |
| American Legion Post 136 | (503) 364-0261 | Current members or veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces can make new friends and receive services from their local chapter of the American Legion. Services include assistance by trained volunteers in identifying and accessing service-based entitlements and emergency financial help for qualifying individuals. The American Legion also hosts numerous social activities for its members and their guests, including dinners, picnics and dances. |
| Northwest Senior and Disability Services | (503) 304-3400 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Keizer and surrounding areas, Northwest Senior and Disability Services provides services designed to promote independence and a good quality of life among senior citizens in Keizer and surrounding communities. The agency sponsors several health and wellness programs in the community, including tai chi, chronic disease management and a home exercise program that improves strength and balance. The Senior Mentor Program helps those aged 50 and over cope with life changes such as the loss of a partner, reduced mobility or chronic illness. Seniors can also get help navigating Medicare and Medicaid applications. |
| Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program | (503) 378-6852 | The Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program protects the legal rights of those living in long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities. Residents and their families can reach out to this organization in cases of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation. The organization also visits long-term care facilities and provides community outreach. Services are confidential and free of charge. |
Assisted living facilities in Oregon are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations regarding their operations. The Oregon Department of Human Services oversees assisted living and long-term care facilities.
Our Assisted Living in Oregon page has detailed information on these rules and regulations.
