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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kelso, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kelso, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Kelso or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kelso.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kelso for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the Kelso area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.0
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38 reviews
I am very happy with the care of my husband. He has had quite a time but they have continued to be very good with him. My only complaint is that the laundry keeps losing his clothes even though they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Canterbury Inn, a Koelsch Community, is located in suburban Longview Washington close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, entertainment, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast or the Portland OR. airport.At Canterbury Inn our 24 hour...
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9.0
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47 reviews
I only can speak to the staff/facility that was there 2 years ago. But they treated my Dad like he was family, even though he was only there 6 months. They treated me like family. He was on Hospice for the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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8.6
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28 reviews
I have nice things to say. For me it was close so I could stop and check on her every day. I got to know staff by name. I would recommend yes. I think that mom received a good quality of care. They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Canterbury Gardens, a Koelsch Community, is exclusively designed for residents with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one the most important decisions you and your family will ever make.At Canterbury Gardens we form a...
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8.5
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19 reviews
My dads bathroom is very old. However, what we like the most about the Delaware Plaza community is that the staff treat my dad like family and try to encourage him to get involved in activities. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Delaware Plaza our 24 hour on-site licensed nurses and caregivers offer resident's assistance when needed in an environment of independence and comfort, in the privacy of their own apartment. Our nurses provide individualized medical services day or night, on weekends, and care when responding...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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29 reviews
Our experience has been wonderful. My loved one was very happy while he was there. Was doing much better there than he had been at his previous facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park (AR) Longview, WA Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park is located in Longview WA, less than half of a mile from the Cowlitz River. Longview is near the junction of the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers, as the largest city near the Mt. St. Helen’s National...
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The caregivers here are taking very good care of my wife. They call me whenever she needs anything or she gets sick. They are very attentive and the meals that they provide are very good. I am happy with my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
LaFountaine Family Homes is a state licensed Adult Family Home. We provide care to seniors with an emphasis on Dementia and Mental Health care. We are a small residential setting meaning your loved one will get more 1 on 1 care than the large facilities. We provide more care in general versus an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We invite you to consider Somerset as your new home and look forward to welcoming you as a future resident. We strive to accommodate the changing needs of today’s seniors while creating a sense of home and family atmosphere.Somerset offers a variety of apartments: Studio, modified one-bedroom,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Kelso, WA
The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $3,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Longview, WA with an average of $3,985 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kelso, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kelso
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kelso
Delaware Plaza in Longview, WA
3.7
In general our experience has been positive. The residents in the community still need an outside advocate to follow up on their requests. The staff communication has been responsive to the family if we have questions or concerns.
There are some concerns with the delivery of meals due to the ...
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Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park in Longview, WA
5.0
My brother-in-law has taken care of all of the paperwork, so I can't speak to that end, all I know is, she is very very happy there. I should've mentioned that it is also the place the Social Worker recommended in the category of why we chose it. Excellent recommendation I must say. We picked ...
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Trustwell Living at Highlander Place in Kelso, WA
4.0
It is a nice small community, so people get to know you better. Since it is a single story community, everyone lives on the same floor, and there are no stairs.
Kelso review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 Kelso assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kelso review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Kelso review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Kelso assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 8 Kelso assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kelso resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Kelso, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Kelso assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kelso, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Kelso assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Kelso that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kelso, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kelso assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kelso Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelso, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelso assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kelso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kelso, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kelso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kelso, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelso, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kelso
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kelso protect seniors.
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