Walnut Homes

Walnut Homes

Overview of Walnut Homes

Walnut Homes provides assisted living in Bend, Oregon. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in private or semi-private rooms.

With five beds in the Larkspur neighborhood, Walnut Homes may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 62 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby trips independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #241 / 247Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 241st out of 247 assisted living communities we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #116 / 297Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 116th out of 297 assisted living communities we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Rooms Available

Private Rooms
Private Rooms

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bend's city center to Walnut Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Regency Village at Bend
AL
IL
RC
Bend (Larkspur)
88
Facility 88
OR AVG 62
Rank #46 / 247
No
81
Facility 81
OR AVG 54
Rank #40 / 297
-
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 23
Rank #61 / 264
--7
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 31
Rank #16 / 247
0.7
Facility 0.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #6 / 247
Bd Bend I, LLCSarah Johnson
Fox Hollow Independent and Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Bend (Orchard District)
86
Facility 86
OR AVG 62
Rank #50 / 247
No
62
Facility 62
OR AVG 54
Rank #116 / 297
-
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 23
Rank #146 / 264
-A+2
13
Facility 13
OR AVG 31
Rank #47 / 247
6.5
Facility 6.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #180 / 247
Fox Hollow Bend, LLCLuke Wilkenfeldt
Bend Transitional Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Mountain View)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 62
Rank #119 / 247
No
70
Facility 70
OR AVG 54
Rank #88 / 297
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 23
Rank #192 / 264
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #1 / 13
-7
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #97 / 247
3.0
Facility 3.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #64 / 247
Ohana Harmony House, LLCHeather Jeffers
Regency Care of Central Oregon
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Southern Crossing)
46
Facility 46
OR AVG 62
Rank #164 / 247
No
80
Facility 80
OR AVG 54
Rank #45 / 297
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 23
Rank #192 / 264
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #9 / 13
-14
28
Facility 28
OR AVG 31
Rank #140 / 247
2.0
Facility 2.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #33 / 247
Bd Bend III, LLCAmy Stone
Walnut Homes
AL
Bend (Larkspur)
5
Facility 5
OR AVG 62
Rank #241 / 247
No
62
Facility 62
OR AVG 54
Rank #116 / 297
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

Walnut Homes is located in Bend, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Homes

What neighborhood is Walnut Homes in?

Walnut Homes is in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend.

Is Walnut Homes in a walkable area?

Walnut Homes has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Walnut Homes?

No, Walnut Homes has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Walnut Homes have?

Walnut Homes has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Walnut Homes?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Walnut Homes in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Walnut Homes provide?

Walnut Homes offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of Walnut Homes?

Walnut Homes is located at 228 Se Soft Tail Dr, Bend, OR 97702.

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