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Ponderosa Retirement Center
Ponderosa Retirement Center offers assisted living and independent living in Yakima, WA. Opened in 1976, the community provides assisted living with help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own living space, along with independent living for people who do not need daily care. Having both care levels may suit someone who wants independent living now and may later need more support without moving to another community.
Ponderosa Retirement Center has 85 beds. Manuel “Manny” Deloza serves as director. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.
Salon and spa services give residents an on-site option for personal care. Activities include musical entertainment, church services, exercise classes and shopping trips, with transportation available for community outings. The dining room offers a broad menu selection at each meal, and the menu changes monthly. With a Walk Score of 61, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 60 deficiencies 13 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2022 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (114% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (48% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 60 | 28.0 | This facility has 114% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (60 vs. WA avg 28).↑ 114% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.6 | 3.1 | This facility has 48% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (4.6 vs. WA avg 3.1).↑ 48% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 9.0 | This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the Washington average (13 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more |
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yakima's city center to Ponderosa Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Cascades of Chesterley | AL IL MC RC | Yakima (Fruitvale) | 96
Facility
96
WA AVG
79
Rank
#81 / 285 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
WA AVG
50
Rank
#228 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed |
57.3%
Facility
57.3%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#191 / 215 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 25
Facility
25
WA AVG
31
Rank
#152 / 262 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#261 / 262 |
| Avamere at Englewood Heights | AL MC RC | Yakima | 88
Facility
88
WA AVG
79
Rank
#99 / 285 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
WA AVG
50
Rank
#305 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#54 / 215 | - | 12 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
8
Rank
#223 / 265 | 22
Facility
22
WA AVG
31
Rank
#133 / 262 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#65 / 262 |
| Ponderosa Retirement Center | AL IL | Yakima | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
79
Rank
#102 / 285 | No |
61
Facility
61
WA AVG
50
Rank
#167 / 439 | - |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#23 / 215 | - | 13 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
8
Rank
#235 / 265 | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
31
Rank
#233 / 262 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#219 / 262 |
| Brookdale Yakima | AL | Yakima | 82
Facility
82
WA AVG
79
Rank
#120 / 285 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
WA AVG
50
Rank
#240 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
86.6%
Facility
86.6%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#53 / 215 | A+ | 24 | 9
Facility
9
WA AVG
8
Rank
#261 / 265 | 90
Facility
90
WA AVG
31
Rank
#258 / 262 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#189 / 262 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Ponderosa Retirement Center is located in YAKIMA, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Retirement Center
Is Ponderosa Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Ponderosa Retirement Center has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Ponderosa Retirement Center?
According to WA state health department records, Ponderosa Retirement Center's license number is 804.
What is the occupancy rate at Ponderosa Retirement Center?
Ponderosa Retirement Center's occupancy is 94.1%.
Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Retirement Center?
No, Ponderosa Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Ponderosa Retirement Center have?
Ponderosa Retirement Center has 85 beds.
Has Ponderosa Retirement Center had any deficiencies?
Ponderosa Retirement Center has had 60 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Are there photos of Ponderosa Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Ponderosa Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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