Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community

    926 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Warm family-like community, caring staff

    I toured and moved my parent here and have been very pleased. The staff-from the manager to nurses and aides-are genuinely caring and responsive, and maintenance fixes are quick. Rooms and common areas are bright, immaculably clean, and well-kept; lovely gardens, outdoor spaces, elevators and parking make access easy. Dining feels like a restaurant with three meals daily and specials, and there's a full activity calendar (ice-cream socials, movies, outings, music, games). Overall it's a warm, family-like community with comprehensive care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.25·(51)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, long-tenured caregiving staff
    • 24/7 registered-nurse coverage
    • Responsive maintenance and timely repairs
    • Varied activities and organized outings
    • Multiple meal services with in-room delivery option
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Multiple floorplan options including large one-bedroom suites
    • On-site transportation for appointments
    • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
    • Secure grounds and gated parking
    • Family-communication tools and responsive management
    • Accessible communal amenities (game room, library, fitness area)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality and temperature control
    • Unreliable meal availability and menu execution
    • Staffing shortages that affect dining and activity delivery
    • Inconsistent family communication and follow-up
    • Uneven facility updates with dated entryways or bathrooms
    • Limited bathroom accessibility in some units
    • High cost relative to perceived service/value
    • Institutional layout and scale that can feel large or impersonal
    • Outdated administrative systems for scheduling and logistics
    • On-site outdoor smoking permitted

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with strong strengths in caregiving and clinical coverage. Staff repeatedly receive praise for compassion, familiarity with residents, and continuity; many families highlight long-tenured aides, attentive nurses, and 24/7 RN availability. Maintenance responsiveness and timely repairs are also commonly noted, which supports resident comfort and reduces family concerns about living- environment upkeep.

    Dining and activity programming are clearly important operational areas. The community offers three daily meals, occasional in-room delivery, daily specials, and a broad slate of activities and outings (music, stage plays, bus tours, game rooms, gardening, and social events). These programmatic offerings contribute to an engaged atmosphere for many residents. However, a pattern emerges of inconsistent meal execution: reviewers cited meals arriving cold, main options running out, menu items not aligned with elder preferences or textures, and occasional slow dining service. Staffing constraints were linked to lapses in meal delivery and activity coverage.

    Facility condition and apartment options are mixed. Several units and common areas are described as clean, tastefully furnished, and newly renovated; others retain an older hotel-like appearance, notably at some entrances, hallways, and bathrooms. Unit sizes vary, with large one-bedroom suites available, but several reviewers raised accessibility concerns—bathrooms in some units are small and difficult to navigate with walkers or wheelchairs. The community scale also factors into impressions: its size and layout (long halls, multiple dining rooms) can feel institutional to some families, while others appreciate the range of communal spaces and amenities.

    Management and operational patterns show both strengths and areas needing attention. Families appreciate helpful admissions staff, informative managers, and tools for communication; conversely, reviewers described variability in family communication and occasional personnel instability. Administrative processes such as transportation or activity scheduling were sometimes characterized as outdated or inefficient. Cost is a recurring consideration—rent and fees are viewed as high by a number of families relative to the perceived consistency of services.

    Overall, the facility is repeatedly commended for its caring staff, clinical coverage, and responsive maintenance, making it a viable option for those prioritizing attentive daily care and active programming. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against noted operational gaps: inconsistent meal service, uneven facility updates, bathroom/accessibility limitations, and administrative/staffing variability. Visiting in person to inspect particular unit layouts, observe dining service, and discuss staffing patterns and costs with management is advisable to determine fit for individual care needs and expectations.

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    Location

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    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community is located at 926 Delaware St, Longview, WA, 98632.

    About Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community

    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community sits at 926 Delaware St in Longview, Washington, right by the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers and close to parks, golf courses, and medical facilities, which makes it convenient for residents who want easy access to both recreation and care. This community, part of Koelsch Senior Communities, has cared for seniors since 1958 and serves people 55 and older in a homey setting that feels welcoming and calm. Residents can pick from different living options like assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, with apartments that have walk-in showers and plenty of space, and the building itself is designed to be comfortable and easy to get around in, with both indoor and outdoor communal areas, social parlors, a veranda, a Club Room, and arts and crafts rooms.

    Nursing staff are on-site and available at all hours to help with things like dressing, bathing, medication management, diabetic care, and wound care, and there are housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services for those who need support with daily life. The community is pet-friendly, encourages frequent family visits, and has Wi-Fi, making online access simple for everyone. Dining is a focus, with restaurant-style meals and a menu planned by Royal Chef Darren McGrady, plus an ice cream shop for something sweet. Life here stays active, with daily activities, arts and crafts, religious services, Sunday matinees, social events, fitness programs, billiards, and cards, and every resident gets opportunities for both fun and social connection, in or out of the building with planned outings.

    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community uses a "Living With Purpose" model, which means care is personal and focused on dignity and respect so that residents can keep their independence with as much or as little support as they want. This community is fully licensed, has a professional care team on hand 24/7, and offers a full list of amenities that include housekeeping, a beauty and barber shop, library, organized excursions, help for those needing memory care, and supportive living options for changing needs. The apartments are spacious, the rent covers most needs with some extra care fees, and community involvement stays strong after decades in business. Reviews say Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community has a 4.4 out of 5 rating and the facility keeps focusing on comfort, quality care, and a safe environment for all residents in their senior years.

    About Koelsch Senior Communities

    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community is managed by Koelsch Senior Communities.

    Koelsch Senior Communities (founded 1958) is a family-owned senior living provider headquartered in Olympia, WA, operating 39 communities across eight states. Founded by Emmett and Alice Koelsch with the philosophy "Treat each resident with the respect they deserve," the company offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

    People often ask...

    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,900 per month.

    Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 33 photos of Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 926 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632.

    No, Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number1574
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity108 residents
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 May 2026Investigation
    Investigated found that a resident's needs were not assessed correctly; no issues were found with quality of care or nursing coordination.
    29 Apr 2026Life Safety
    Cited multiple fire and life-safety deficiencies across ignition-source clearance, electrical working space, fire-resistance inspections, fire-door testing, duct protection, sprinkler systems, extinguishing systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and fire drills, resulting in disapproval.
    • IFC 0305.1 (2021)Clearance from ignition sources
    • IFC 603.4 (2021)Working space and clearances
    • Inventory and annual inspection of fire-resistance rated construction and repairs
    • IFC 705.2.6 (2018)Fire door testing and maintenance
    • IFC 706.1 (2018)Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining Protection
    • IFC 903.5 (2021)Sprinkler testing and maintenance
    • IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021)Extinguishing system service
    • IFC 906.2 (2021)Portable fire extinguishers - general requirements
    • IFC 1032.10.1 (2021)Emergency lighting testing
    • Fire drills
    01 Nov 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and resident-record keeping, with multiple unmarked or undocumented doses and incomplete records noted during the on-site review.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210-1-b; WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    • WAC 388-78A-2390Resident records
    20 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies after a follow-up inspection, indicating compliance with licensing requirements.
    16 May 2023Investigation
    Investigated allegations found that care needs were not met and resident dignity was not maintained, with citations issued.
    • Quality of Care/Treatment
    • Resident Rights

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