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Compare Assisted Living around Yakima (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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| 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
Facility
82
WA AVG
102
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#168 / 372 | No |
48
Facility
48
WA AVG
53
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#345 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 82.9% | A+ | 18 | 11 | 113 | 6.3 |
| 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
Facility
88
WA AVG
102
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#144 / 372 | Yes |
35
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35
WA AVG
53
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#444 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 75.0% | - | 9 | 4 | 48 | 5.3 |
| 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
Facility
96
WA AVG
102
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#117 / 372 | Yes |
50
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50
WA AVG
53
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#329 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed | 57.3% | - | 3 | - | 37 | 12.3 |
| Avamere at Englewood Heights Memory Care | — | Yakima | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Brookdale Yakima
Peacefully nestled in the neighborhood of Yakima, WA, Brookdale Yakima is a serene senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. The community provides residents safe and neat accommodations with cleaning and housework services for carefree living experience. Excellent caregivers are available 23 hours a day to offer assistance with daily living activities and other care services, combined with the community’s holistic approach to wellness programs that provide residents various initiatives for maintaining the six dimensions of their well-being.
The community’s ideal location also offers easy access to Washington’s award-winning wineries, entertainment, cultural attractions, and natural sceneries that provide endless outdoor activities. An abundance of community activities are also offered to maintain residents’ activeness and engagement. Residents are also served a delectable dining experience featuring healthy and tasty meals for their nourishment.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Avamere at Englewood Heights
Avamere at Englewood Heights is a premier facility near Ellensburg, with only a 40-minute drive. At this facility, they pride themselves on prioritizing the needs of their residents. Like other assisted living facilities, they take care of the daily tasks of the residents from housekeeping to cooking and even lawn maintenance. Providing spacious quarters for their residents, seniors are able to enjoy their privacy while staying comfortable.
Aside from that, there are also various activities and engagement events that are held for the residents. Game nights, fitness classes and more are scheduled for the residents to enjoy. These activities are done to keep them engaged and stimulated, making sure that they fully enjoy their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 335 / 437 / 470 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Yakima, WA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Yakima, WA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Yakima, WA is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Yakima, WA?
Assisted living in Yakima, WA typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Yakima, WA?
Assisted living facilities in Yakima, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:15.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Yakima, WA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~10–15 licensed assisted living facilities in Yakima, WA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Washington?
Assisted living in Washington supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?
Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?
Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Washington) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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