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Senior living in Kelso, WA

5 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
5
in Kelso
Licensed capacity
64
across all 5
Adults 65+
2,194
Census estimate for Kelso
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
29.2
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
87
of the center of Kelso
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Senior Apartments

Hemlock Court

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
1700 Hemlock St, Longview, WA 98632
Units47
2.9 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Columbia Park

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
47 W 7th St Apt 5, Rainier, OR 97048
Units28
3.2 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Kelso

Counting neighboring towns, there are 87 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Kelso, 82 more than in Kelso itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Kelso

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Kelso at a glance

Our directory lists 5 senior living communities with an address in Kelso, based on public records. 4 of the 5 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer4
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Washington

In Washington, Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses and inspects residential care settings such as senior living.2

Key rules
  • At least one caregiver who is 18 or older and holds current CPR and first-aid certification must be on site at all times.
  • Long-term care workers need 75 h of basic training (incl. orientation and safety) within 120 days, then 12 h of CE every year.
  • Residents get a negotiated service agreement based on a pre-admission assessment.
  • From Jan 1, 2026, the State LTC Ombuds must be notified when a Medicaid resident is transferred or discharged.23
Inspections
Unannounced full inspection at least every 18 months, with a statewide average of 15 months. After three consecutive inspections with no deficiencies it may be extended to 24 months.4
Report a problem
Call 1-800-562-6078.5

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Washington

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term services and supports, administered by DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA).78 Waiver programs for care at home or in a residential setting: Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)89; Community First Choice (CFC)8; Specialized Dementia Care Program (SDCP)10. Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.11 Washington Medicaid agency12
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.13
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.14 The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-562-2308).15
Medicare counseling
Washington’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-562-6900.16

Local resources

Local help for families in Kelso

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Cowlitz County17

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Cowlitz County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington18

    360-992-4076

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Cowlitz County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)16

    1-800-562-6900

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Washington Department of Veterans Affairs15

    800-562-2308

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Washington Medicaid agency12

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline19

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Washington.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Kelso

How many senior living communities are in Kelso, WA?

WeFoundCare lists 5 senior living communities in Kelso, WA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Kelso there are 87.

How many residents can senior living communities in Kelso serve?

5 of the 5 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 64 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,194 adults age 65 and older live in Kelso.

Who licenses senior living in Washington?

Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses senior living in Washington. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Kelso?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Cowlitz County, call 360-992-4076.

Are there senior living communities near Kelso?

Nearby cities with listings include Rainier (1, 4.1 mi), Longview (46, 4.2 mi), Kalama (2, 7.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Kelso

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Kelso (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.20
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 5 of 5 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Kelso (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, ALTSA. services2.arcgis.com/WW3T8U6q5EkZ9U3n/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residential_Care_view/FeatureServer/1 Accessed .
  2. Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-78A WAC Assisted living facility licensing rules (incl. WSR 26-15-066, eff. 8/15/26). app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-78A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-112A WAC Residential long-term care services training. app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-112A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. Washington State Legislature: RCW 18.20.110 Inspection of assisted living facilities. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.20.110 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. Washington DSHS: Adult Protective Services (1-877-734-6277; Complaint Resolution Unit 1-800-562-6078). dshs.wa.gov/adult-and-aging-services/report-abuse-and-neglect/adult-protective-services Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. Washington DSHS ALTSA: Assisted living / AFH facility locator (inspection & enforcement reports). fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/BHAdvLookup.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. Washington Health Care Authority: HCB waivers, room and board, ETRs, and bed holds. hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/hcb-waivers-room-and-board-etrs-and-bed-holds Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. Washington DSHS ALTSA: LTC Manual Chapter 8: Residential Services (program availability by setting, rev. 5/2026). dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Chapter%208.pdf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. Northwest Justice Project (WashingtonLawHelp): COPES Program (2026 SIL $2,982, resources $2,000, PNA $108.74). washingtonlawhelp.org/en/copes-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  10. Washington DSHS: What is the Specialized Dementia Care Program. dshs.wa.gov/what-specialized-dementia-care-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  11. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  12. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  14. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  15. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  16. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  17. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  18. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  19. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  20. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.