3 Memory Care Facilities near Kennewick, WA

Alzheimer's disease, which is the leading cause of dementia, is on the rise in Washington. Currently, roughly 107,000 people in the state have Alzheimer's, and that number is projected to double by 2025. This disease is primarily diagnosed in seniors, which makes up nearly 13 percent of Kennewick's population of 82,000 people.

Memory care facilities in Washington are generally located within assisted living facilities that specialize in caring for those with dementia. Kennewick has one memory care facility, and there are two more in the nearby cities of Corvallis and Richland.

• Washington does not have a state income tax, meaning that Kennewick seniors keep the entirety of their Social Security income as well as withdrawals from retirement accounts and disbursements from public and private pensions. This may allow for more money in the memory care budget.
  
• While the overall cost of living in Kennewick is on par with the national average, residents pay about 20 percent less on medical care here than they do elsewhere in the country. This may appeal to seniors and families who have tight memory care budgets.
  
• On a 100-point scale, where a low score indicates less crime, property crime in Kennewick is 46.7, which is several points higher than the national average of 38.1. The rate of violent crime here is markedly lower, however, rating 24.1 versus the national average of 31.1. This may provide peace of mind for families transitioning their loved ones to memory care here.
  
• Kennewick is prone to extreme temperatures, with summer highs in the 90s and winter lows in the 20s. Families should ensure that the memory care facility they choose keeps residents indoors and secured when it's very hot or cold. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Kennewick

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Washington page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Kennewick and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Kennewick, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Directory of Winners in the Kennewick Area

Kennewick-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.