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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kalama, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kalama nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kalama, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kalama, WA

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Photo of Trustwell Living at Highlander Place
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I have been dealing with Highlander for a few years now and find them to be excellent in their care. They listen and work with the family to suit your individual needs. [fee removed] is efficient and so...
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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99 Floor plans available
9.2
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only for the particular wing my husband was in they need more staff. 3 for quality of care, because of the shortness of staff. The rest was not really applicable for my husband. We would absolutely recommend...
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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It was a wonderful place. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very accommodating and understanding. 4+. Only because there were some places that should be updated, such as the elevator.
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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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
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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...
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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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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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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Cost of nursing homes in Kalama, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kalama is $4,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $3,780 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kalama, WA, vs. nearby cities

Kalama, WA
$4,282/mo
$3,780/mo
$4,154/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kalama, WA, vs. state and national averages

Kalama, WA
$4,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kalama, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,277/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,282/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kalama, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Kalama vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kalama, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKalama, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,282/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,352/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,277/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,594/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kalama, WA:$4,282/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kalama, WA:$4,352/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kalama, WA:$4,277/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kalama, WA:$3,594/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kalama, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Kalama and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Kalama, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kalama have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kalama, WA$5,342/mo$4,713/mo+13.3%
Washington$6,018/mo$5,686/mo+5.8%
National$5,427/mo$5,170/mo+5.0%
Kalama, WA
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$4,713/mo
Percent change:+13.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,018/mo
2023 average cost:$5,686/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,427/mo
2023 average cost:$5,170/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Kalama

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kalama

Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

Mallard Landing in Battle Ground, WA

4.0
My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...
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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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Kalama nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalama nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalama, 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 Kalama nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kalama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kalama nursing homes

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 Kalama Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalama nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kalama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
83.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kalama nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kalama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Kalama nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kalama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalama, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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