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Best Assisted Living in Yakima, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Yakima, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Yakima, WA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Yakima, WA.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Yakima:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living
Avg Monthly Cost: $6,417The average monthly cost across facilities in Yakima, WA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Yakima, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Yakima, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Brookdale Yakima
AL
Yakima
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 81
Rank #159 / 356
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 51
Rank #347 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 82.9% A+18
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 8
Rank #276 / 282
113
Facility 113
WA AVG 31
Rank #277 / 279
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #227 / 279
Avamere at Englewood Heights
AL
MC
RC
Yakima
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 81
Rank #137 / 356
Yes
35
Facility 35
WA AVG 51
Rank #445 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 75.0% -9
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #228 / 282
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 31
Rank #221 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #200 / 279
Cascades of Chesterley
AL
IL
MC
RC
Yakima (Fruitvale)
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 81
Rank #113 / 356
Yes
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 51
Rank #331 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed 57.3% -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 279
12.3
Facility 12.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #277 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Yakima.

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Overview of Brookdale Yakima
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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.

Phone: (509) 965-0111

Contact Brookdale Yakima

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Overview of Avamere at Englewood Heights
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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.

Phone: (509) 452-5822

Contact Avamere at Englewood Heights

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Overview of Cascades of Chesterley
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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.

Phone: (509) 452-1010

Contact Cascades of Chesterley

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
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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.

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.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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