The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Centralia, WA for 2024

Nestled halfway between Seattle and Portland in Southwest Washington, Centralia boasts 5 assisted living communities that help seniors with activities of daily living. This care costs $4,805 per month in the city, which is much cheaper than Washington's $6,000 average but still slightly more expensive than the national norm of $4,500.

Our directory includes 171 reviews reviews of assisted living residences in Centralia to help families find ideal accommodations for loved ones. Communities in the city maintain an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars stars.

Washington's Aging and Long-Term Support Administration — a division of the state's Department of Social and Health Services — licenses and regulates assisted living communities operating in Centralia and elsewhere throughout the Evergreen State. The Administration also manages Washington's Adult Protective Services agency and provides disability support to seniors.

• Centralia's AARP Livability Score of 52 places the city in the upper half of national ratings, just ahead of the 48-point U.S. average. According to the Elder Index, the expenses of seniors in overall good health measure at 88% of the national average across Lewis County, while expenses still measure 11% lower than usual, even for seniors needing more extensive medical care.
• Violent crimes occur at a rate of 2.04 per 1,000 people each year in Centralia — considerably lower than the state and national medians of 3.36 and 4. While property crimes happen more frequently than usual in Centralia, at 35.32 incidences per 1,000 people in the city vs. the national median of 19, assisted living communities provide a constant staff presence and ample security measures to help ensure the safety of residents.
• Lewis County ranks 33rd out of 39 counties in Washington for health care outcomes. However, it's important to note that health care across Washington as a whole measures comparably to the U.S. average. Additionally, while 7,300 people out of every 100,000 die earlier than age 75 across the nation, this rate drops to 5,800 people in Washington.
• Including surrounding cities, seniors have access to 17 hospitals within a 50-mile radius of Centralia. St. Anthony Hospital in nearby Gig Harbor holds awards for patient safety and its stroke and gastrointestinal care. It also offers nationally-recognized cancer care.
• The AARP hosts several senior-oriented events in Centralia and surrounding cities. Some options include fitness classes to help seniors maintain mobility and educational events informing families about age-related conditions such as diabetes.
• Public transit options in Centralia include a fixed-route bus service that allows seniors to travel across the city and Amtrak rail services that enable regional trips.

Assisted living costs $4,805 per month in Centralia.

At $4,805 per month, assisted living costs 19.9% less in Centralia than the Washington average but nearly 6.8% more than the national norm. Expenses jump by $945 in Bremerton and by $495 in Longview. While care costs more in most cities overall, seniors considering relocating from Centralia will save $1,594 in Walla Walla. Spokane provides another affordable option at just $83 more than Centralia.

Assisted living communities charge $4,805 per month in Centralia — cheaper than most types of care. However, adult day care costs $3,180 less, benefiting the budgets of seniors requiring infrequent support during business hours only. In-home and home health care both cost $1,868 more than assisted living but allow seniors to continue living at home. The former assists with activities of daily living, while the latter provides medical support and skilled nursing. Seniors requiring more intensive care will pay over 103% more for a semi-private room in a nursing home, but this option provides round-the-clock support from licensed health care professionals.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.