The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kelso, WA for 2024

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There are 11 Assisted Living Facilities in the Kelso area, with 2 in Kelso and 9 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Kelso is $3,161 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 81 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Kelso. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Kelso 4.57 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Battle Ground with an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 stars.

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Originally inhabited by Native Americans from the Cowlitz tribe, Kelso is a modest-sized town in southwestern Washington that's home to about 1,500 people aged 65 and over. For the members of this population that need some help with daily living, there are two assisted living facilities located in town and an additional seven facilities nearby. In order to protect the health and safety of residents, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regulates and licenses these facilities in Kelso and other places throughout the state. 

• While Kelso gets a lot of rain, about 60 inches per year on average, mild temperatures in the summer allow active seniors to get outdoors often. The average low in January is 34 degrees, and the average high in July is comfortable 77 degrees.
  
• Kelso has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Kelso Senior Center Association (KSCA), an organization that provides programs to improve the quality of life for older adults as well as one senior center.
  
• Seniors in Kelso are served by several public transportation options. For local travel within Kelso and Longview, RiverCities Transit operates several bus routes with reduced fares for seniors. Long-distance travel is available on Amtrak and at Southwest Washington Regional Airport.
  
• Washington state does not have any personal income tax, so seniors in Kelso can put more of their money from Social Security, pensions or retirement accounts towards assisted living.
  
• The cost of living in Kelso is very similar to many other parts of the United States, just 0.5% below the national average of 100. It is, however, significantly more affordable than the Washington state average which may be appealing to seniors who wish to stay in the state.
  
• Kelso has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Longview.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Kelso start around $3,161 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Kelso and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.