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The cost of independent living in Kalama is about $3,701 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 143 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Canterbury Inn
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99 Floor plans available
9.1
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38 reviews
9.1
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38 reviews
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I am very happy with the care of my husband. He has had quite a time but they have continued to be very good with him. My only complaint is that the laundry keeps losing his clothes even though they are...
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.
Canterbury Inn, a Koelsch Community, is located in suburban Longview Washington close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, entertainment, beautiful walking paths at Lake Sacajawea, and just a short 60 minute drive to the West Coast or the Portland OR. airport.At Canterbury Inn our 24 hour...
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9.0
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47 reviews
9.0
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47 reviews
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2%
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I only can speak to the staff/facility that was there 2 years ago. But they treated my Dad like he was family, even though he was only there 6 months. They treated me like family. He was on Hospice for the...
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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My dads bathroom is very old. However, what we like the most about the Delaware Plaza community is that the staff treat my dad like family and try to encourage him to get involved in activities. We would...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Delaware Plaza our 24 hour on-site licensed nurses and caregivers offer resident's assistance when needed in an environment of independence and comfort, in the privacy of their own apartment. Our nurses provide individualized medical services day or night, on weekends, and care when responding...
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8.4
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29 reviews
8.4
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Our experience has been wonderful. My loved one was very happy while he was there. Was doing much better there than he had been at his previous facility.
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.
Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park (AR) Longview, WA Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park is located in Longview WA, less than half of a mile from the Cowlitz River. Longview is near the junction of the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers, as the largest city near the Mt. St. Helen’s National...
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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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enter Hemlock Court into a nicely furnished lobby where you have access to the elevator and game room where a resident can play pool or work out on our exercise equipmentAs you take the elevator to the second floor, you find eleven one-bedroom apartments off of a central lobby furnished for your...
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Cost of independent living in Kalama, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kalama is $3,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mossyrock, WA with an average of $2,308 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kalama, WA vs. nearby cities

Kalama, WA
$3,701/mo
$3,064/mo
$3,489/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kalama, WA vs. the state and national average

Kalama, WA
$3,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kalama vs. other types of senior living

$4,389/mo
Independent Living
$3,701/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kalama, WA by room type

Studio
$3,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kalama over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kalama

Recent reviews for independent living in Kalama

Clearwater Springs Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

Delaware Plaza in Longview, WA

3.7
In general our experience has been positive. The residents in the community still need an outside advocate to follow up on their requests. The staff communication has been responsive to the family if we have questions or concerns. There are some concerns with the delivery of meals due to the ...
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Mallard Landing by Cogir in Battle Ground, WA

5.0
5 for everything regarding Mallard Landing! Everything is good, the cleanliness of the community is good as well as the meals that are prepared. We like that the medication is done. We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Kalama independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalama independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalama, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalama independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kalama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalama independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kalama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalama, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalama independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Kalama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalama, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.8%
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Canterbury Park, Canterbury Inn and Trustwell Living at Highlander Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kalama, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Kalama, Washington. See the full list.

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