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Memory Care

Memory care communities operate in compliance with a memory-care specific living curriculum. This community type conforms to particular Alzheimer’s-related security measures and safety guidelines. Memory care provides 24-hour monitored care with health management, meals, and social activities for inhabitants. Basic services offered in memory care may include: social programs and activities, housekeeping and laundry service, medication management, and 24-hour staffing and personal assistance. Alzheimer’s living environments maintain secured areas to restrict roaming ; a typical symptom of Alzheimer’s. The annual median cost for a private room is around $119,173 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $109,343 . The state of Washington maintains a number of stipulations associated with this type of community. The the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, and Office of Health communities Licensure and Certification governs this community type.

Cost of Living

The overall cost of living is a major influence in deciding which care choice meets the needs of you or your loved one’s needs. The sales tax in Kent is 6.50%. The rent burden for Kent is about 21.4% of the average monthly income. Kent has a median home value of about $283,481 and the median cost of rent is $1,589 per month.

Regional Climate and Weather Information

Weather and climate is a major factor in determining which destination is right for you or your loved one. Kent has a warm-summer Mediterranean type of climate. Monthly, Kent receives around 4 inches of precipitation. The most rain historically falls in November with an average of 7 inches during the month. For snowfall, Kent receives an average of 5.80 inches of snow. The average air quality index rating in Kent is about 47.4. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. This means that there is no health advisory associated with the air quality for this destination. The air quality index score reaches its max level in August at around 90.5. During this time, the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion. During the summer, the average temperature in Kent is about 66F. The summer high temperature is at roughly 80F during July. The low summer temperature is around 52F in the month of June. In wintertime, the average air temperature sinks to around 42F. The high winter temperature is around 51F during the month of February. The lowest winter temperature will rise to about 35 F during the month of January. On average, Kent has a humidity rating of 49%. Humidity ratings reach their peak in December at around 60%.

Demographics and Values

In Kent, 61.3% are nonbelievers. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Kent, out of the total population 0.8% practice Judaism, 1.5% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.7% practice Islam. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Kent 15.5% practice Catholicism, 7.4% practice another Christian faith, and 3.1% worship the Church of Jesus Christ. In Kent, 67.4% participate in the labor force, 10.8% have some form of disability, 14.8% live in poverty, and 4.7% are widowed. In terms of crime, Kent has 3.6 violent crimes per 1000 residents and 53.9 property crimes per 1000 residents. Based on gender, 50.1% are male and 49.9% are female. In Kent, 22.1% of the population are over the age of 55, 9.2% are over the age of 60, 4.0% are over the age of 70, and 2.6% are over the age of 80. The median age of Kent is 34 years old. In Kent, 7.4% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Kent is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Racially, the population of Kent is 15.9% Hispanic, 52.0% white, 20.1% Asian, 7.3% other or not specified, 6.1% mixed race, 1.7% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 11.4% black, and 1.3% Native American. In the previous presidential election, 9.1% voted for a third party candidate, 21.0% voted Republican, and 69.8% voted Democrat in King county. Of the population of Kent 6.9% have a graduate degree, 26.0% have a high-school diploma, and 24.7% have a college degree. The current population of Kent consists of 128,458 people. Kent has a population density of 1,470 people per square mile. The current population of Kent is growing at a rate of 0.002%.

State Information

An overview of Washington

Overall, Washington ranks 1st in quality of life and 4th in healthcare compared to other US states. Out of a national average of 100, Washington has a cost of living index rating of 110, a grocery index rating of 108, and a housing index rating of 118. The natural beauty of Washington is ranked 14th in the nation. There are 104 general hospitals and 216 health centers that provide care for 7,647,384 Washington residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Providence St Mary Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, and Multicare Valley Hospital.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 38, and 28% of the population is over the age of 55. The state of Washington ranks 19th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 37% voted for the Republican candidate while 53% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of religion, 30% of Washington residents attend religious services among the 6,114 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-25%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Washington there are 291 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Washington is 32.4 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 77.2 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 65F. The average high summer temperature is around 92F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 40F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 35F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 53F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 14F in the month of December. The most precipitation occurs in November with an average of 18.94 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 3.15 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the humidity rating for Washington is around 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 88%. While residents of Washington mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Washington can include earthquakes (moderate), earthquakes (high), and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Washington

The state of Washington has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of nook rose, quaking aspen, pacific yew, and Douglas maple. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Roosevelt elk, the crescent trout, the American pika, or the Coho (silver) salmon. The state animal of Washington is the Olympic marmot.