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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kelso, OR
Kelso is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kelso, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kelso is about $5,030, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 357 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kelso, OR
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9.1
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1.Overall experience is really good. They care! It seems to be clean.Very nice, friendly staff. Quality of care is good. I think the meals are good. Mom was very thin when we took her there and she has...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A place that is familiar and comforting, just like home.Our Alzheimer’s and dementia care community in Troutdale, Oregon, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. It means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve...
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From the moment my brother and I walked into Avamere at Cascadia, we knew we were finished with our search. I found it to be a bright and warm facility, not too huge and seemed well organized with plenty of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Cascadia is an assisted living community in the scenic mountainside city of Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Our cozy, inviting community sits on a quiet residential street near Tickle Creek, Sandy Actors Theater and U.S. Route 26, providing easy access to nearby Portland, Oregon....
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29 reviews
The staff at Cherry Park Plaza are very friendly and caring to their residents. They took wonderful care of my Mom. The move in process went well and the staff was very welcoming. I would highly recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thank you for your interest in Cherry Park Plaza. We are dedicated to providing comfort and security to those seniors wishing the enhance their retirement years.The many options at Cherry Park Plaza allow you to design your own lifestyle according to your desire, freeing you from the...
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I would recommend Brookdale. The only problem [name removed] has had, is a bill they gave her. There were some charges that she did not owe. However, they did delete them from her bill. I'd say it was very...
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.
When you’re looking for an independent worry-free lifestyle with a little extra help when you need it, then our personal care community in Gresham, Oregon might be just the right fit for you and your family. Here you have control over your time to do the things you want to do. Whether...
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8.3
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16 reviews
First let me give feedback on A Place For Mom. You guys are amazing! My family member would not be where he is today without the quick response from you. You listened to our wants and needs and financial...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Prestige Huntington Terrace is excellent. It's an elderly community, and the activities and everything else are related to the age of the people who live here, as you would expect. Everything is as...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace (A) Gresham, OR Prestige Senior Living Huntington Terrace offers assisted living in elegant yet homey surroundings in Gresham Oregon. Gresham is located just a short distance from the dining and cultural activities in Portland, it is a quick jaunt to...
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46 reviews
I'd say it was clean and set up well for its purpose. We chose this community because it's close to us, the prices are decent, they had an immediate opening and they run a memory care facility right next...
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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41 reviews
What I like the most about the Courtyard Fountains is the overall friendliness and based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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6.5
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76 reviews
I much appreciate the opportunity to write this review. My friend resided at Farmington Square Gresham (FSG) Memory Care for about 1 1/2 years before he recently died. Throughout his stay, the staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Farmington Square offers a community style setting allowing residents the luxury of knowing a trained staff member is always close by, ready and willing to help. At Farmington Square it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching activities,...
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Since he moved in, the staff have all taken very good care on my uncle. His needs have changed since he moved in and they do a very good job of adjusting and adapting to the situation. The place is very...
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.
Grace Place is a small community with a big heart. We are located on the north side of Estacada, Oregon just a mile east of the Clackamas River. We are 25 miles from downtown Portland so the many cultural and recreational activities offered there are within easy reach. Estacada is near the...
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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.
Avamere at Chestnut Lane is the only facility in the United States that offers Assisted Living services for Deaf and DeafBlind residents. Our building overlooks downtown Gresham, and the views of Mt. Hood from our dining room are spectacular. We are located just 20 minutes East of Portland and it...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whitewood Gardens at City Center is a Residential Care Community that that focuses on quality care through: Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, and Empathy. Whitewood Gardens City Center is a brand-new, bright building, that has activity rooms with large windows.It is located on 8th and Kelly, in...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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A wonderful facility that deeply cares for their residents. Friendly, thoughtful and hard-working staff combined with a beautiful facility with many amenities and plenty of activities to ensure the best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Avamere at Sandy is situated amidst a spectacular landscape popularly known as Oregon’s “Gateway to Mt. Hood.” Separated from the commotion of the city, yet only 30 minutes to Portland and 10 miles from Gresham, Our community is close to shops and downtown. Avamere at Sandy offers three gourmet...
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My family member was told by doctors that he would never walk or feed himself again. My dad said he wanted to keep fighting, though, so we looked into Skilled Nursing. Okay, so Regency WAS NOT our first...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Located in Gresham, Oregon, Mountain View RCF and Homes is a well respected, family owned retirement care facility. Our beautiful facility offers the intimacy and comfort of a family environment while seeing to the needs of your loved ones. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day,...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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.
OUR STORYAveena Memory Care is a premier family-owned and operated memory care residence offering the highest quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.For more than 10 years, our family has been devoted to caring for those living with memory loss and a dementia diagnosis. And, in April...
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kelso, OR
The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $5,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy, OR with an average of $4,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kelso, OR by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kelso
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kelso
Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge
5.0
We chose Brookdale Vancouver Stonebrige because they gave us a complete, open door tour. No secrets of surprises.
I would tell others to make sure and read all the materials and 'admission' papers.
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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Trustwell Living at Evergreen Place in Vancouver, WA
4.8
Amazingly kind and friendly staff, great communication and openness to services. Great care given to each resident. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
Kelso nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kelso that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kelso, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kelso nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kelso Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelso, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelso nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kelso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kelso, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kelso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kelso, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelso, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland, SpringRidge at Charbonneau and Trustwell Living at Kent Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kelso, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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