2 Memory Care Facilities near Richland, WA

Richland, Washington, has a population of 56,243, with 15.5 percent of residents aged 65 and older. Approximately 110,000 Washington residents have Alzheimer’s disease, and to accommodate those who live in Richland, there is one memory care facility in the city and one in nearby Kennewick.

In Richland and the rest of the state, Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. Facilities of this type that provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care must meet strict staff and facility requirements to ensure proper resident care and safety.

• Richland is a relatively safe place to live for seniors in memory care. The violent crime rate in Richland is 12.7, substantially lower than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is lower as well, coming in at 32.7 compared to the U.S. average of 38.1. 
  
• Richland’s climate ranks 75 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, which is higher than the U.S. average of 54. Residents of memory care facilities may be able to enjoy time outdoors because Richland has approximately 196 sunny days per year and an average of only 4 inches of snow annually.
  
• The air quality in Richland is ranked 72 out of 100, while the national average is 58. This makes Richland a good place to live for seniors in memory care who may have compromised respiratory systems. The air quality data is derived from the EPA’s Air Toxics Assessment, which measures air pollution risks on a ZIP code level.
  
• Richland is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Kadlec Neuroscience Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Richland

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.

Richland 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 Richland, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Directory of Winners in the Richland Area

Richland-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.