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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kalama, WA
Assisted living costs in Kalama average about $4,471 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Kalama. Our detailed directory has 162 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 Battle Ground, Longview and Hazel Dell.
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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
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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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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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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 assisted living in Kalama, WA
The average cost of senior living in Kalama is $4,471 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $4,025 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kalama, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kalama
Recent reviews for assisted living 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.
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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Creekside Place in Battle Ground, WA
5.0
Mom passed away on [date removed] last year. Creekside was an amazing place! I still go there once a week and volunteer. The staff from the administrator down to the maintenance person are all fully committed to the residence! Such a great place.
Kalama review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 6 Kalama assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kalama 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
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Review subcategories for Kalama 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 6 Kalama assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kalama 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.Kalama, 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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Kalama assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalama assisted living 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 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 Kalama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
83.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kalama 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 Kalama Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
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
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalama 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 Kalama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
100%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalama 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 Kalama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
100%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalama 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 Kalama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kalama
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 Kalama protect seniors.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Kalama
- Battle Ground, Washington
- Longview, Washington
- Hazel Dell, Washington
- Kelso, Washington
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