Olive Plaza
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Eugene, OR

Olive Plaza

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Eugene, OR

Overview of Olive Plaza

Olive Plaza sits at 1133 Olive St in Eugene, Oregon, and it’s built specifically for independent living, open to adults 62 and up. The neighborhood scores a 98 out of 100 on Walk Score, which puts it in “Walker’s paradise” territory. That means grabbing groceries, getting to a restaurant, or running an errand doesn’t require a car.

The building holds 150 one-bedroom apartments. Residents get an optional meal program if they want it, a service coordinator to help connect them with outside resources when needed, and an emergency call system built in. The bathrooms come with grab bars and safety handles on the tubs and showers.

A community room, a library, a space set aside for parties and events, a rooftop garden, and a ground floor patio give people places to gather or just sit outside. There’s also a shared kitchen and a shuttle bus, so getting around Eugene doesn’t depend on driving yourself. Pets are welcome, and the property offers transportation help along with fitness and recreation options for residents who want to stay active.

On the activities front, residents can join in on bingo nights, card games, puzzles, movie screenings, group outings, and day trips. A resident council also gives people an actual say in how the community runs, not just a calendar of things to attend. Tonya Thomason serves as the Housing Administrator overseeing the property.

Olive Plaza reads as a community built around independence with a safety net underneath it: walkable streets outside the door, support services available but optional, and a steady rhythm of activities and gathering spaces inside.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #2 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsEmergency call system
Safety FeaturesSafety handles on tubs/showers

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAt least one applicant must be 62 years of age or older.
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Room
Library
Community Space For Parties And Events
Rooftop Garden
Ground Floor Patio
Resident Shuttle Bus
Community Kitchen
Activitiesand day trips
Specific ProgramsService coordinator, Bingo, card games, puzzles, movie nights, outings, day trips, optional meal program, resident council

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Tonya Thomason

Housing Administrator

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

Olive Plaza 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 Olive Plaza

What neighborhood is Olive Plaza in?

Olive Plaza is in the Downtown neighborhood.

Is Olive Plaza in a walkable area?

Olive Plaza has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are there photos of Olive Plaza?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Olive Plaza in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Olive Plaza?

Olive Plaza is located at Olive Plaza, 1133 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401.

What is the phone number of Olive Plaza?

(541) 683-3247 will put you in contact with the team at Olive Plaza.

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