Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Longview, WA

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Longview, WA
Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.
Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Longview, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing care includes licensed nursing care on site. The combination may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community.

The community has 140 beds. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when savings may not cover a long stay, and pets are allowed so residents may keep a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain trips without a car.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #14 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #69 / 96Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 69th out of 96 assisted living communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
17 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #174 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 174th out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
CountyCowlitz
License Number1581

Leadership

ContactBaumfalk, Leah (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
40 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (43% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (158% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4028.0 This facility has 43% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (40 vs. WA avg 28).↑ 43% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.03.1 This facility has 158% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (8 vs. WA avg 3.1).↑ 158% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 59.0 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (5 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Longview's city center to Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community
AL
MC
NH
Longview
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 79
Rank #14 / 285
Yes
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 50
Rank #174 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
40
Facility 40
WA AVG 31
Rank #202 / 262
8.0
Facility 8.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #250 / 262
Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community
AL
Longview (Broadway)
108
Facility 108
WA AVG 79
Rank #57 / 285
Yes
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 50
Rank #127 / 439
-
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #207 / 215
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #113 / 262
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #123 / 262
Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park
AL
IL
Longview
95
Facility 95
WA AVG 79
Rank #84 / 285
Yes
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 50
Rank #89 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #60 / 215
-17
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 31
Rank #227 / 262
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #158 / 262
Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Longview
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 79
Rank #152 / 285
No
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 50
Rank #204 / 439
Suite
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #31 / 215
-8
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #44 / 262
0.9
Facility 0.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #34 / 262
Longview Adult Family Home
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
Longview-No
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 50
Rank #426 / 439
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community is located in Longview, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community

Is Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 60. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community?

According to WA state health department records, Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community's license number is 1581.

How long has Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community been in business?

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community?

Yes, Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community have?

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community has 140 beds.

Has Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community had any deficiencies?

Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community has had 40 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

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