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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kelso, WA

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Memory care in Kelso offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Kelso is about $7,846 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 162 communities, read 3613 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Longview, Woodland and Ridgefield.

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Photo of Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
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My loved one initially moved into assisted living, and the experience was positive. The meals were good, the apartment was comfortable, and services like housekeeping were handled regularly. On a few...
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.
Photo of Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
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[name removed] has been great every step of the way. [name removed] is enjoying the food The staff is very nice and has been very accommodating. We're happy with our decision to have Columbia Place be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, ideally situated in Northeast Portland, inspires joy and vitality while providing personalized care for older adults through a diverse array of programs, amenities, and activities.We invite residents to celebrate the best of life in our vibrant...
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Staff= most of them very friendly, very attentive but corporate has come in recently and set up shop and those people don't smile, they seem very unapproachable but the day to day staff are wonderful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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University Village in Vancouver is new and beautiful if you have clients in the Portland or Vancouver area. It's about the same price as [community name removed]. Oh definitely 5 in every category. If you...
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.
Welcome to University Village, where youthful sophistication can be found. The Inn at University Village is the finest assisted living community in the city of Vancouver, Washington and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & senior care, community craftsmanship, and...
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Only place I could find on short notice in the area that would take Medicare then transition to Medicaid when funds are gone. I would recommend
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Hampton Vancouver Alzheimer's Community is located in the pleasant Vancouver suburb of Cascade Park. It is convenient to Southwest Washington Medical Center and physician offices. The Hampton is specially designed to help those suffering from mild to advanced stage Alzheimer's disease or...
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I moved to Rosewood Park one year ago. I am so happy here and with my apartment. The staff is awesome, everyone so friendly and helpful,I cannot say enough wonderful things about everyone. The food has...
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.
Rosewood Park is a community consisting of 84 Retirement apartments and 82 Assisted Living apartments. Each community, retirement and assisted living, offers 1 and 2 bedroom units and some studio style apartments. Residents receive our Rosewood Park Hospitality package consisting of three...
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Our friend stayed in the memory care floor of the facility. It was a hurried placement, however the staff was attentive and accommodating. They kindly assisted us through some complicated processes. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome, Thank you for your interest in Hawthorne Gardens. Home is a place where you find comfort, a feeling of security, and a sense of belonging. We make it our goal to create just that. Hawthorne Gardens is nestled in the historic neighborhood of Southeast Portland, where there is a true...
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So far my experience with them has been very positive. I know my mom likes her new apartment and the care she has been given. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility, but I would give...
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.
Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living welcomes seniors to a secluded residential neighborhood that's filled with beautiful scenic views. The community is located in Washougal, Washington, near the border of Washington and Oregon.Residents at Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living live in...
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The staff members are super friendly and our loved one seems well taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far with Tabor Crest we would recommend them to other families
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.
Tabor Crest Residential Care, LLC is a family owned and operated residential care facility located in Portland, Oregon with plenty of room for residents to feel at home. Our mission is to compassionately serve all of our residents with recognition to each of their individual physical, mental,...
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They are well staffed and attentive to needs, especially for complicated cases. Adult foster care homes fall short in meeting the needs for more complicated cases, they just do not have the resources nor...
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.
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Photo of The Cottages Senior Living
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Overall experience 5: It was stressful when we had to move our father to the Portland metro area. We immediately felt like The Cottages was going to be a good fit.. Cleanliness 5: Every area that we've been...
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.
Proud to be recognized by Metropolitan Senior Network, Senior Advisor, Oregon Health Care Association, & Pacifica Senior Living for being the BEST of the BEST in Oregon Senior Living! Located in quaint residential neighborhood in vibrant Portland, Oregon, this award-winning community offers...
Photo of White Oak Village Memory Care
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The staff is friendly and the activities are good. The food is just so-so. My resident has experienced many missing items and unexplained injuries. The caregivers are good, but they appear to be understaffed
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.
Offering the finest memory care in Clark County, White Oak Village is dedicated to the social, spiritual, mental and physical well-being of every one of our residents. Our person-centered approach with those experiencing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is a multifaceted one designed to...
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Photo of Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care
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My brother and I both really like it and the staff are very friendly and that it's a great place. We would recommend it to friends and family.
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.
Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care was founded on the principle that life doesn't stop when you walk through our doors; it is simply the start of a new chapter. We recognize that the hard work, sacrifices and contributions made by preceding generations have paved the way for us to live a better life,...
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Photo of Brookdale Fisher's Landing
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22 Floor plans available
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Staff are friendly, the dining tries to accommodate new food ideas, the three apartment sizes provide for different needs. The only negative was I it took longer than I expected for staff to fully get in...
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.
A Great Place to Live a Great LifeIt’s time to trade boredom for fun, trade stress for safety, and trade isolation for being part of a vibrant, energetic community. That’s what you’ll get as a resident at Brookdale Fisher’s Landing, an exceptional southwest Washington state assisted living...
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Photo of Edgewood Point Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Staff and care were very good. My dad really liked the food. They made sure he was included in activities even with his limited mobility. Main complaints were around cleanliness and the logistics of moving...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Edgewood Point Assisted Living in Beaverton, Oregon, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Edgewood Point is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our community amenities include maintenance and...
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Photo of Brookdale Beaverton
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Brookdale is a great place and my mom really feels at home there! Many of the staff have worked at Brookdale for a long time. They don't seem to have much turnover. The executive director is very...
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.
Find a Life Lived WellAs one of the pioneers of true specialized memory care over 25 years ago, we’ve learned how to craft stable, predictable schedules that allow seniors with cognitive challenges to thrive. Our community provides compassionate assistance to seniors with Alzheimer's and...
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The room is very satisfactory, works okay with wheelchair. The staff is great but no activity director. Director recently left so there is not enough to do during the day. Food is quite good.
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 Trustwell Living at Kent Place, our senior living community, you will find laughter, a homelike environment, and quality care. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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Photo of Canterbury Gardens
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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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Our experience at this facility was wonderful. The staff from administartion, nursing, caregivers and dining was top notch. The proximity to medical and dental care was perfect. Knowing he was well cared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Amber Assisted Living facility is known for its warmth and friendliness and has a lengthy reputation of great service and genuine care. We have a total of 32 one-bedroom and studio apartments filled with lovely residents from the surrounding area. They are thrilled to continue being a part of...
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I'm very Happy with Cogir and Clearwater Springs. Caring staff, very clean, plenty of activities. Amazing design in creating a natural lit Great room cafeteria. Very pleasant history events and pleasant to...
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.
Welcome to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in historic Vancouver, Washington. Clearwater Springs is located on a meticulously landscaped garden setting close to parks, shopping and the new Legacy Medical Center.Our goal at...
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I feel that the staff is a real team, they help each other out. The level of experience and expertise of the care staff & med techs has greatly improved
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Vancouver is an elegant intimate senior living community that elevates assisted living to a higher standard of excellence since 2016. Our community offers a holistic and joyful environment to our residents, their families and friends. With just 48 apartments, we at Pacifica...
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I'm grateful for the community as they are assisting to care for my loved one. We are able to take our loved one out to see family outings. There is a pleasant courtyard, and the residents will grow items...
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.
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living is filled with warmth and charm. We strive to provide independence , security, hospitality and exceptional service to our community.We are a 44-bed assisted living community providing long-term care. We also participate in Medicaid. Our goal is to bring residents,...
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They have church every Sunday, a beautician, people that do nails, games, and a work out type regimen for them to do sitting down. They have barbeques and are willing to take them out if they wish to go to...
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.
Chehalis West Assisted Living, located in scenic Chehalis, Washington, is an assisted living facility featuring individual apartments for residents. We currently offer assisted living in studio alcove apartments, two other types of studio apartments and two one-bedroom model apartments. Chehalis...
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The staff are amazing. They take the time to form relationships with the residents and have gone above and beyond several times for my Dad. I have a lot of confidence that he is being well taken care of and...
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.
Cascade Inn, a Koelsch Community, is nestled in a neighborhood of family homes in Vancouver, WA. with shopping and medical clinics close by. Residents here enjoy a warm, relaxed lifestyle, and extensive social opportunities while having access to gracious amenities.Cascade Inn includes...
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They are very willing to work with you and your loved one. They are helpful, transparent, and willing to work with you. The staff communication with the family is great. The care they are able to provide...
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.
Avamere at Bethany is an upscale senior living community offering luxury living in the comfort of your own cottage or assisted living apartment. In addition, a broad range of personal support services are available when you need them. The cottages are situated in a quiet residential neighborhood...
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Cost of memory care in Kelso, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $7,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $7,155 per month.

Memory care costs in Kelso, WA, vs. state and national averages

Kelso, WA
$7,846/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Kelso, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,846/mo

Memory care costs in Kelso, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,430/mo
Studio
$7,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Kelso vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kelso, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKelso, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,846/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,084/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,460/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Kelso, WA:$7,846/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Kelso, WA:$5,084/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Kelso, WA:$3,460/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Kelso, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Kelso 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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Memory care cost trends in Kelso, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kelso 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 average 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
Kelso, WA$8,002/mo$7,718/mo+3.7%
Washington$7,716/mo$6,981/mo+10.5%
National$6,446/mo$6,052/mo+6.5%
Kelso, WA
2024 average cost:$8,002/mo
2023 average cost:$7,718/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,716/mo
2023 average cost:$6,981/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,446/mo
2023 average cost:$6,052/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 memory care in Kelso

Recent reviews for memory care in Kelso

Holi Senior Living in Hillsboro, OR

4.8
They seem to specialize in memory care and assisted living. Very friendly staff, easy to communicate with. They are all very nice people. Memory care residents have their own private bed & bath, not very large, but kept clean by housekeeping. There is a secure patio/walk area, for outdoor ...
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Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living in Portland, OR

5.0
My Mom due to advancing Dementia moved into Hawthorne Gardens 3 months ago from another outstanding place, (Facility Name Removed). Although the stay at Hawthorne Gardens was brief, the care she got was outstanding. The staff, at the Memory Care Unit, and I know just a few and met only a few, ...
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Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Kelso review score based on 549 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 549 reviews of 162 Kelso memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

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Review subcategories for Kelso memory care

When memory care 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 549 reviews of 162 Kelso memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kelso resident and family memory care 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
3.0
3.7
Friendliness
3.1
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.5
Staff
2.9
3.7
Meals & dining
2.7
3.4
Activities
2.7
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Kelso memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
75.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kelso memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelso, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelso memory care

Memory care 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
23.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso memory care

Our memory care 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
49.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelso, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Kelso

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Kelso protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park, Trustwell Living at Highlander Place and Canterbury Inn are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kelso, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 162 memory care facilities near Kelso, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Kelso, Washington is Grove Pointe Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 162 memory care facilities near you in Kelso, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kelso, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Kelso, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Kelso, Washington ranges from $2500 to $13133. The average Memory Care cost in Kelso, Washington is $7,846. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kelso, Washington typically starts at $2500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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