Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

Memory Care in Longview

Overview of Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

Compassionate care meets vibrant living experience at Canterbury Gardens, an astonishing senior living community in beautiful Longview, Washington, offering memory care. Residents thrive at the comfort of their carefully built accommodations with advanced safety features like motion sensors, window sensor, and pull cords installed for absolute safety and security. Their memory care program encompasses providing much needed social connection, specific care techniques, family support, and 24/7 on-site nurses trained to meet residents’ needs with dignity and compassion.

Every detail within the community is fashioned to spark happiness through reminiscence and specialized care. Residents feel a sense of belonging everywhere they go with extra-wide hallways for barrier-free strolls, multiple dining experiences to cater to various care needs, and secured courtyard and garden beds for safe exploration. Plenty of historical surprises can be found throughout the community, including a shadow box that showcases each person’s life story and curio cabinets that feature small curiosities to stimulate memories of times past.

(360) 423-2200
Bed community size
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
64 / 72
Average residents 73 per day

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2026
CountyCowlitz
License Number1580

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJulie Medack

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

Memory Care

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

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.

6 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Washington average: 8 complaint visits

Washington average: 9 inspections

Latest inspection

Date May 21, 2025
Enforcement

17 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Washington average: 31 deficiencies

2.8 deficiencies per inspection

Washington average: 3.4 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

The most recent inspection on May 21, 2025, found a deficiency related to nurse delegation for Medication Technicians, which had been previously cited and remained uncorrected at that time. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with nurse delegation, medication administration, fire safety compliance, and resident rights, including a substantiated complaint about restricting visitor access without resident consent. Inspectors cited deficiencies mainly involving nurse delegation and medication administration, fire safety maintenance, and resident rights practices. Complaint investigations were substantiated in two cases, one involving medication administration and another involving visitor restrictions, with citations issued but no fines or license actions listed in the available reports. The facility showed some improvement in correcting prior deficiencies during follow-up inspections, though issues with nurse delegation recurred most recently.

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Washington

Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community is located in Longview, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.

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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%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified.
WA

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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
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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

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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