Ellensburg Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ellensburg, WA

Ellensburg Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ellensburg, WA
Ellensburg Senior Living accepts Medicaid.
Ellensburg Senior Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Ellensburg Senior Living

Nestled in the serene town of Ellensburg, Washington State, Ellensburg Senior Living is a distinguished retirement community offering a comprehensive range of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Each day presents new opportunities for residents to enjoy themselves and connect with friends and loved ones on campus.

Ellensburg Senior Living’s mission is to provide seniors with a well-balanced mix of support and independence, thoughtfully customized to meet their unique and individual needs. Ellensburg Senior Living‘s amenities include housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, creating an environment where residents can lead their best lives in peace and comfort. Overall, the community is designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #124 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 124th out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #84 / 96Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 84th out of 96 assisted living communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #292 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 292nd out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #57 / 215Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 57th out of 215 assisted living communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 215. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
86.3% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Washington average: 75.8%
Occupied beds
69 / 80

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
CountyKittitas
License Number2376

Leadership

ContactSorenson, Brian G. (per state records, record updated Aug 2026)

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
69 deficiencies 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (146% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (6% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6928.0 This facility has 146% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (69 vs. WA avg 28).↑ 146% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.33.1 This facility has 6% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3.3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↑ 6% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 219.0 This facility has had 133% more total inspections than the Washington average (21 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 133% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ellensburg Senior Living

Studio
Studio
1 Bedroom

Places of interest near Ellensburg Senior Living

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ellensburg's city center to Ellensburg Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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.
Harbour Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Mukilteo
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #86 / 215
A+20
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #219 / 262
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 262
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
AL
IL
MC
S Renton (Burnett Avenue South)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #54 / 215
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262
Ellensburg Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ellensburg
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #124 / 285
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 50
Rank #292 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #57 / 215
A+21
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 31
Rank #246 / 262
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #166 / 262
Cogir of Edmonds
AL
MC
Edmonds
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 79
Rank #158 / 285
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 50
Rank #130 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #69 / 215
-9
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #37 / 262
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #19 / 262
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington
AL
MC
Burlington
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 79
Rank #239 / 285
Yes
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 50
Rank #211 / 439
Private / Shared Studio
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #90 / 215
A+11
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #223 / 265
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellensburg Senior Living

Is Ellensburg Senior Living in a walkable area?

Ellensburg Senior Living has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ellensburg Senior Living?

According to WA state health department records, Ellensburg Senior Living's license number is 2376.

When does Ellensburg Senior Living's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Ellensburg Senior Living's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Ellensburg Senior Living?

Ellensburg Senior Living's occupancy is 86.3%.

How long has Ellensburg Senior Living been in business?

Ellensburg Senior Living has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ellensburg Senior Living?

Yes, Ellensburg Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Ellensburg Senior Living have?

Ellensburg Senior Living has 80 beds.

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