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The cost of independent living in Kelso is about $3,460 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 193 options.

Read 3807 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Longview, Ridgefield and Woodland.

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Photo of Cogir at The Quarry
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Cogir at The Quarry earns 5 stars. When my 99-year old mother walks through the center, it's like she was entering Cheers. Everyone knows her name. The leadership team cares about the experience of their...
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.
Cogir at The Quarry is a senior living community offering a continuum of care services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and respite care. This engaging community offers active, older adults an opportunity to lead fulfilling lives filled with new experiences and...
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Photo of Powell Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Great place, caring. You may give potential residents my phone number to speak directly with me. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
It all began in the mid 1980's at a time when seniors were looking for innovative care choices that promoted independence and dignity. Powell Valley identified with this need and became one of the first to fill the gap between independent living and skilled nursing care. As pioneers, we continue...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver
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The staff and residents are extremely helpful, kind and friendly. It is a welcoming, inviting community. The activities vary in an effort to reach everyone, but no one is pushy. Your privacy is respected....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Truewood, by Merrill, Vancouver provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of Vancouver, Washington, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying all the conveniences our...
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The staff is very caring, friendly and engaged with her. They work hard to keep all the residents active with multiple forms of activities such as painting, coloring, bead jewelry, scavenger hunts, walking...
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.
Bonaventure of Vancouver is conveniently located in Vancouver, Washington, off Interstate 205. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities will offer state-of-the-art amenities and services for retirement, assisted living, and memory care. Our spacious retirement living...
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We were very impressed and continue to be. Very grateful that my Dad is currently at Holiday Rock Creek. We have had a great experience with staff and management. Our Dad seems to enjoy the meals and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Rock Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in scenic Hillsboro just 15 minutes from Portland, you'll love the quiet charm of our town with big city activities just a short drive away. Our community is full of wonderful shopping, golfing,...
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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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Photo of The Park at University Village
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Mainly, the standout is the people I associate with here. All classes of people that step up when you need help. The willingness of staff to listen and be of assistance in finding a solution. No complaints...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Enjoy a full service, maintenance-free lifestyle from the comfort of this well-appointed community designed to accommodate a senior-friendly lifestyle. Whatever your interests, and however you decide to spend your days, this independent living community is the perfect setting for you.
Photo of The Inn at University Village
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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
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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 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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Photo of The Hampton and Ashley Inn
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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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...
Photo of Rosewood Park
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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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The staff is wonderful was plenty of games to do. Rooms are nice. Downside is there's no bus trips. You pay for your own electricity. Until next March they pay for TV, but after March last I heard you have...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The mission of Parkview Christian Retirement Community is to provide a continuum of services for senior adults, encouraging lifelong personal growth for the residents, their families, staff, and the surrounding community. Parkview is located on a beautiful six-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood...
Photo of Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living
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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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Photo of Arcadia at Lookout Ridge Senior Living
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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
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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.
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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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.
Photo of Brookdale Fisher's Landing
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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
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 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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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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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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It is an older facility but the were remodeling. This is a budget friendly facility. This is an independent living community so the "care" is limited but they did a great job at what they provided. With the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Kamlu Senior Living has been the legacy provider of senior independent retirement living for over 50 years. That is why we say that brochures are good but can’t replace a visit to our Community to experience the lifestyle and sense of home that our residents feel. I would like to invite you to...
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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
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Kelso, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $3,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Kelso, WA, vs. state and national averages

Kelso, WA
$3,460/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Kelso, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,846/mo
Independent Living
$3,460/mo

Independent living costs in Kelso, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,067/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.
Independent Living$3,460/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,084/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,846/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kelso, WA:$3,460/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kelso, WA:$5,084/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kelso, WA:$7,846/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Kelso, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living 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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Independent living cost trends in Kelso, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living 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$3,834/mo$3,822/mo+0.3%
Washington$3,765/mo$3,443/mo+9.3%
National$3,319/mo$3,155/mo+5.2%
Kelso, WA
2024 average cost:$3,834/mo
2023 average cost:$3,822/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,765/mo
2023 average cost:$3,443/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Kelso

Recent reviews for independent living in Kelso

The Heights at Columbia Knoll in Portland, OR

4.0
I have lived here at The Heights at Columbia Knoll for almost two months, and I am still getting acclimated. Unfortunately my husband passed away shortly after I got settled in, so I have been somewhat keeping to myself and not able to get to know the facility too well, but my overall ...
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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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Mallard Landing by Cogir 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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Kelso independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso independent 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 dietary accommodations in Kelso independent living

Independent 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
17.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso independent living

Our independent 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
42%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
44%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso independent 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 independent living communities in Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelso, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
47.6%
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