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Moses Lake, Washington

Memory Care

Memory care communities administer intensive medical care to persons with physiological and cognitive health problems in a fully-staffed and monitored setting. Staff members must receive memory-care specific training and a staff member are required to be available for support around-the-clock. Seniors live in semi-private apartments or private rooms. This sort of community provides 24-hour monitored care with meals, recreational activities, and health management for residents. Residents in memory care need aid with dressing, eating, and personal care . The annual median cost for a private room is around $119,173 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $109,343 . Washington has a number of stipulations related to 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 regulates this community type.

Cost of Living

The location where a senior care community is based can have a major influence on the price of care. The overall cost of living can be a major influence in choosing which location meets the needs of you or your loved one’s needs. The median monthly cost for rent in Moses Lake is $1,006 and the median price for a home for Moses Lake is approximately $145,110. The rent burden for Moses Lake is about 18.8% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Based on gender, 53.5% are female and 46.5% are male. The median age of Moses Lake is 32 years old. In Moses Lake, 14.0% live in poverty, 6.6% are widows, 63.4% participate in the labor force, and 11.7% do not have health insurance. In Moses Lake, 7.1% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Demographically, Moses Lake is 75.0% white, 2.4% Asian, 1.4% Native American, 11.9% other or not specified, 33.3% Hispanic, 7.8% mixed race, 1.5% black, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. Moses Lake has a population density of 499 people per square mile. In terms of education, 17.7% have a college degree, 6.1% have a graduate degree, and 28.0% have a high-school diploma.

State Information

An overview of Washington

In terms of resources, Washington has a cost of living index of 109.5, a grocery index rating of 107.8, and a housing index rating of 117.8. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. There are 104 general hospitals and 216 health centers that provide care for 7,647,384 Washington residents. Providence St Mary Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, and Multicare Valley Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Washington is ranked 14th in the nation. Overall, Washington ranks 1st in quality of life and 4th in healthcare compared to other US states.

Social demographics of the state

During the latest presidential election, 37% voted for the Republican candidate while 53% voted for the Democratic candidate. 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. In terms of religious values, 30% of Washington’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 6,114 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-25%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Washington there are 291 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 88% in the month of December. On average, the state receives 3.15 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of November at around 18.94 inches. 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 average temperature in the summer rises to around 65F. The average high summer temperature is around 92F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 40F during the month of June. The average air quality index rating in Washington is 32.4 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 77.2 AQI. 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 Douglas maple, buckthorn, nook rose, and pacific yew. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the chestnut-backed chickadee, the rainbow trout, the chinook (king) salmon, or the Olympic marmot. The state animal of Washington is the Olympic marmot.

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