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A 40-minute drive from Ellensburg, Cascades of Chesterley is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, this facility offers services for seniors with different capabilities and conditions. As for their accommodations for assisted living services, they offer both studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving the seniors the choice of a more private quarters or something more spacious.
Many of the residents at this facility enjoy their time here due to the freedom they receive. From being able to spend time in their social spaces as they make new friends to taking trips to nearby areas and attractions, seniors are able to plan their own day and do it at their own pace. In addition to these options, there are also various activities like bird watching, fitness classes, game nights, and more that the residents can join if they are seeking engagement. This facility offers a lot of flexibility and independence for their residents while also offering support for the daily tasks.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 31 | This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (37 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 37 | 31 | This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (37 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 19% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety documentation, fire alarm system maintenance, emergency generator testing, and delayed egress door hardware. Earlier inspections showed a similar pattern of issues with fire alarm and emergency generator documentation, unsecured electrical panels, and door hardware problems. Inspectors cited recurring deficiencies in maintaining required fire safety system inspections and ensuring proper door release pressures and signage, with some corrections made on site but others remaining unaddressed. A complaint investigation in September 2025 substantiated provider practice failures related to fire marshal requirements and resulted in citations. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with fire safety compliance, with no clear improvement trend evident.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 335 / 437 / 470 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
37.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yakima's city center to Cascades of Chesterley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.28 miles to nearest hospital (Northwest Medicine)
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Cascades of Chesterley is located in Yakima, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Cascades of Chesterley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Yakima (Fruitvale) | 96 | Yes | 50 | Studio / 1 Bed |
57.3%
Facility
57.3%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#249 / 290 | - | 3 | -
Facility
-
WA AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 284 | 37
Facility
37
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#190 / 284 | 12.3
Facility
12.3
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#282 / 284 |
| Avamere at Englewood Heights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Yakima | 88 | Yes | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#150 / 290 | - | 9 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
2
Rank
#231 / 284 | 48
Facility
48
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#228 / 284 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#203 / 284 |
| Brookdale Yakima |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Yakima | 82 | No | 48 | Studio / 1 Bed |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#94 / 290 | A+ | 18 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
2
Rank
#279 / 284 | 113
Facility
113
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#282 / 284 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#231 / 284 |
Cascades of Chesterley is in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Yakima.
Cascades of Chesterley has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to WA state health department records, Cascades of Chesterley's license number is 2741.
According to WA state health department records, Cascades of Chesterley's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Cascades of Chesterley's occupancy is 57%.
Cascades of Chesterley has 96 beds.
(509) 452-1010 will put you in contact with the team at Cascades of Chesterley.
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