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McKenzie Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Eugene, OR
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McKenzie Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Eugene, OR
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Overview of McKenzie Living

McKenzie Living is a nursing home and assisted living community in Eugene, Oregon, with a Walk Score of 58. Moderately walkable, which means some things are accessible on foot, while others need a car. For a specialty care facility, the neighborhood access matters more for families visiting regularly than for residents who may have limited mobility.

What distinguishes this community from a standard nursing home listing is the confirmed program focus: traumatic brain injury care and mental health care. Those are named specialty designations, not generic service language. A facility that names TBI and psychiatric diagnosis as distinct programs is signaling a different intake population and likely a different staffing and programming approach than a typical skilled nursing environment. Dining services and personal care are confirmed, and emergency systems are in place.

For families in the Eugene area navigating nursing home placement for a person with a traumatic brain injury or a psychiatric diagnosis alongside other care needs, McKenzie Living is one of the few facilities in the area with those programs explicitly on the record.

Facility Direct Line (541) 302-1283
Facility Direct Line (541) 302-1283 contact@gatewayliving.com
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #234 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesSafe and secure homes, clean and safe from tripping hazards.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Services
Personal Care
Specific Programstraumatic brain injury care, mental health diagnosis

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

McKenzie Living is located in Eugene, 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 McKenzie Living

Is McKenzie Living in a walkable area?

McKenzie Living has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of McKenzie Living?

Yes — there are 12 photos of McKenzie Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of McKenzie Living?

(541) 302-1283 will put you in contact with the team at McKenzie Living.

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