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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alston, OR
Assisted living costs in Alston average about $4,025 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Alston. Our detailed directory has 171 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Longview, Kelso and St. Helens.
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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...
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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...
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4 reviews
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
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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.
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...
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 Alston, OR
The average cost of senior living in Alston is $4,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rainier, OR with an average of $4,158 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alston, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alston, OR vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alston, OR
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What families are saying about assisted living in Alston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Alston
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.
Alston review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 9 Alston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alston 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
Alston review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alston 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 31 reviews of 9 Alston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alston 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.Alston, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Alston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alston, 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 Alston 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 Alston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alston, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alston 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 Alston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alston, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alston 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 Alston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alston, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Alston 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 Alston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alston, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alston 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 Alston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alston, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alston
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 Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alston protect seniors.
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