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Located near the West Side Highway area of Longview, Washington, Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center is a 140 unit skilled nursing facility. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 50,000 individuals living in the 98632 zip code. ...
Beacon Hill Rehabilitation is located within the West Side Highway area of Longview, Washington. It is a 67 room nursing care facility. With around 50,000 residents in the zip code of 98632, the surrounding area has a dense ...
Americana Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 74 unit nursing care facility situated in Longview, Washington. With around 50,000 residents in the 98632 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a predominantly middle class ...
2304 West Castleman St
Longview, WA 98632
Located around the West Side Highway neighborhood, LaFountaine Family Homes is a senior housing facility serving Longview, Washington. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $46,267. It has a dense ...
1335 3rd Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Canterbury Park is a senior housing community situated nearby the West Side Highway area of Longview, Washington. With an average per-household income of $46,267, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It is densely populated, with ...
1457 3rd Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Canterbury Gardens is a senior care facility situated near the West Side Highway area of Longview, Washington. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with a median household income of $46,267. With about 50,000 people residing ...
1324 3rd Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Located at 1324 3rd Ave, Canterbury Retirement Inn is a senior care community in Longview, Washington. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-family income of $46,267. It is heavily populated, with around ...
926 Delaware St
Longview, WA 98632
Located at 926 Delaware St, Delaware Plaza A Koelsch Senior Community is a senior community in Longview, Washington. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 50,000 residents in the zip code of 98632. With an average household ...
1324 3rd Ave Ofc
Longview, WA 98632
Canterbury Inn is a senior housing facility located at 1324 3rd Ave Ofc in Longview, Washington. With an average per-household income of $46,267, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It is heavily populated, with about ...
605 Broadway St
Longview, WA 98632
Situated near the West Side Highway neighborhood, Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park is a senior community serving Longview, Washington. The community is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-household income of $46,267. It is heavily ...
154 Niblett Way
Longview, WA 98632
A Time Honored Adult Family Home is a family care home situated in the West Side Highway area of Longview, Washington. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median per-family income of $46,267. With ...
Located at 420 1st Ave SW, The Villager Inn is a senior housing facility serving Castle Rock, Washington. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with approximately 10,000 people residing in the zip code of 98611. With an ...
9 miles away from Longview, WA
402 NW Clark Ave
Winlock, WA 98596
Grace Harbor Adult Family Home is a 6 unit residential care facility located in Winlock, Washington. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-household income of $48,031. It has a sparse population, with ...
22 miles away from Longview, WA
310 4th St
Woodland, WA 98674
Woodland Care Center is a senior housing facility located at 310 4th St in Woodland, Washington. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 13,000 poeple living in the 98674 zip code. With an average per-family ...
25 miles away from Longview, WA
Avamere at St Helens is a senior community located at 2400 Gable Rd in St Helens, Oregon. The surrounding area has an average population density, with around 17,000 residents in the 97051 zip code. It is a generally ...
26 miles away from Longview, WA
In 2019, the United States Census Bureau estimated Longview's population to be 38,440, of whom 21.2% are aged 65 and over. Dementia and Alzheimer's are conditions associated with old age. Different estimates have concluded that Alzheimer's alone is either the sixth or third most common cause of death among America's seniors. Consequently, cities with more seniors than average are statistically more likely to have seniors who suffer from a disorder that's responsible for one in three deaths in their age group. Fortunately, Longview appears to be bucking this trend. According to figures released by the Centers for Disease Control, between 2014 and 2018, the city saw a 20.43% drop in fatalities. In real terms, that's 19 fewer lives taken a year.
Welcome as the city's results are, Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are still affecting many seniors in Cowlitz County. Fortunately, Longview has multiple memory care communities to help those affected. They provide continuous supervision and the latest therapies and procedures for delaying cognitive decline. This guide will give you information about dementia, resources for seniors and families in Longview, including memory care costs, and a list of the city's memory care communities.
Longview's SeniorScore of 62 is a figure reached after evaluating more than 100 variables for their advantages and disadvantages to seniors. The city's score is six points below the state average and 10 points below the national average. However, a variable that may be an advantage to one senior may not be so valuable to another. For example, Longview scored best in the General Quality of Life category because of its very good air quality and lost some points because of its spare population density, even though not everyone considers densely populated locations advantageous. The county is also known for its average winters and comfortable summers.
Recreation & Leisure came second of the four categories. Points were added for the higher than average population of seniors and eight golf courses, which include Mint Valley Golf Course for those who like public courses and Longview Country Club for golfers who prefer membership-only. The city lost points for not having a movie theater, although residents can amuse themselves in its five malls. In third place is Health & Safety. Longview has a high number of Medicare registered physicians and a higher than average life expectancy of 79.9 when compared to the U.S. average of 78.6. However, the very high property crime rate and sparsity of fire stations pushed the category below Recreation & Leisure.
The lowest-performing category was Finances. Longview's city sales taxes of 8.03% are higher than the national average of 6.97% and its property taxes of total income are also higher. However, the property tax average of property value is significantly below the national average, and the city benefits from Washington's status as a zero income tax state.
Memory care services in Longview are most often provided within assisted living facilities. Each facility is staffed by highly-trained attendants and professionals skilled in specialized care. In addition to supervising seniors 24 hours a day in secure environments, memory care facilities also manage the social and emotional needs of seniors and practice therapies that can slow down mental decline. Consequently, memory care is usually more costly, often 20-30% above assisted living fees. Since there isn't a definitive source for memory care costs nationally, the following figures are the assisted living costs for each location published in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey plus 25%.
Although Longview's costs of $6,375 per month for memory care are higher than the U.S. average of $5,375, they are significantly more affordable than the state average. Costs for the city's seniors are, on average, 12.8 percentage points below other memory care facilities in Washington. However, it's worth remembering that other factors, such as the facility's pricing structure and amenities, also affect the costs.
When compared to other cities in Washington, Longview is at the more affordable end of the scale. Only Yakima, a little over three hours east, is more affordable, with fees in the region of $6,250. However, 80 minutes further east, Kennewick charges just a bit more than Longview with costs of $6,394 for similar services. Heading about an hour north to Olympia, the fee rises even higher to $6,423, while Seattle's residents can expect to pay significantly more at $8,438. Fees below Longview's do exist over the border in Oregon, with Portland at $6,039 and Salem an even more affordable $5,498.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Caregivers Support Group Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this small drop-in group helps families and caregivers who are responsible for seniors facing memory decline. Each group is facilitated by a trained counselor who encourages attendees to discuss their concerns and share their experiences in a safe and welcoming environment populated by others with similar experiences. There is no fee for attending and sessions typically last 1.5 hours. 1230 7th Ave, Longview, WA, 98632 (800) 272-3900 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program The program assists seniors and their loved ones conacerned about the level of care in their facilities. The program's staff are trained to take complaints, investigate issues, and resolve problems, such as the unnecessary use of restraints, general quality of care and other behaviors that affect the senior's dignity. Anyone can report a concern to the program, including the seniors themselves, their families, employees of the facility and individuals concerned about vulnerable seniors. 201 NE 73rd Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA, 98665 (800) 562-6028 |
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid This free service is available to all low-income residents of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties who can't afford legal advice, counsel and representation in matters of civil law, including family law. The service typically assists clients with issues concerning housing, wills, estates and bankruptcy. Although in some cases, attorneys may change, each case is assigned a manager who works one-on-one with the client throughout the length of their case. 1338 Commerce Ave., Suite C, Longview, WA, 98632 (360) 425-2579 |
Alzheimer's Association - 24/7 Wandering Support In collaboration with the MedicAlert Foundation, the association provides a 24/7 service focused on assisting first responders and families when someone with dementia wanders or has a medical emergency. The program serves those who take out a plan with MedicAlert that includes wandering support. There's a choice of wearables for seniors that can be purchased, such as bracelets and necklaces. Each wearable has a unique ID number and the senior's medical information. 2615 Portland Road NE, Room 2, Salem, OR, 97301 (800) 272-3900 https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-with-24-7-wandering-support |
Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington The federally designated agency is governed by the Southwest Washington Council of Governments on Aging and Disabilities. Although the agency's purpose is to help seniors live independent lives in their own homes it also supports vulnerable seniors and their loved ones when cognitive abilities start to weaken. Services are free and seniors and those concerned about their welfare can access a range of programs and support networks designed to help with mental decline. 1338 Commerce Avenue, Suite 309, Longview, WA, 98632 (800) 682-2406 |
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