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Assisted Living
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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4.4 / 5.0

Have lived here since [date removed]. This is a great place in my home town. It is very close to family and friends in Wenatchee. everyone here is so friendly and the food is wonderful. I couldn't be any happier.

4.8 / 5.0

Words can't describe how happy I am to place my mother at Cascade of Chesterley. We went to several communities, no one seemed to care about her as a person only as a piggy bank. We placed mom here about two months ago, the staff is great at communicating her needs with us. Everyone is always so fri...

5 / 5.0

Residents here always look happy. The food is delicious! They have a weekly menu and options for loved ones. Needs are always met with exceptional customer service. Don’t ask around go in and take a look for yourself.

Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg
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Placing our mother in memory care was a very difficult, emotional decision. We were no longer able to keep her safe at home and chose Pacifica as her new home. The caregivers are caring, attentive and have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg offers independent and assisted living accommodations to seniors in the greater Kittitas Valley area in Central Washington in Kittitas County. Our residents enjoy mountain views, easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and medical services. Ellensburg has...
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I can answer a 5 to all. I love this place. Just what I needed. Apartment is good size. Have room for all my own furniture I wanted to bring. With plenty of room to move around. Lots of amenities which I...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Orchard Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Orchard Park offers you a comfortable, welcoming home in the heart of Washington's grace and splendor. We're close to all of life's necessities like shopping, dining, entertainment and healthcare. You'll want to...
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Residents here always look happy. The food is delicious! They have a weekly menu and options for loved ones. Needs are always met with exceptional customer service. Don’t ask around go in and take a look for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Create the home you want with choices, flexibility, independence, respect, good times and exactly the amount of expert help and care you desire, from a little to a lot.East Wenatchee is a great example of how Bonaventure Senior Living makes it easy to create the home you want on your terms -- and...
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My loved one was a resident at this facility for about 6 weeks. The staff was very helpful. My loved one liked the food. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. I would recommend this facility to family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Your Life, Enhanced in Avamereat Englewood HeightsExperience an environment focused on supporting an active, independent lifestyle for our independent and assisted living residents and providing familiarity, comfort, and engaging activities for our memory care residents.No matter where you are in...
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Avamere offers accommodations and activities for seniors with varying degrees of assistance needs. It's a vibrant, caring community that came highly recommended to us from home Healthcare professionals. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Wenatchee, Washington, Avamere at Wenatchee is close to area hospitals, shopping and services. Our beautifully designed community has been serving the seniors of Chelan County since 2004. Our gracious, home-like environment has an experienced staff. They make Avamere at Wenatchee a...
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What we like the most about the Avista Yakima community is the helpful staff members they have working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend them to other families who are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avista Yakima is located on the south side of Yakima Washington, just one half mile north of Randall Park. Yakima is known for its apple orchards and natural beauty and we provide transportation to town for dining, enjoying community events and scenic drives.Our community offers activities to...
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[name removed], the maintenance guy, is really on the ball. Mom calls him for an issue and he typically gets right on it, even helping with the TV. Mom does not care for the food at all. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Personally, I think that their initial evaluation for acceptance into the facility should be better done. I did not think that my dad qualified for that type of Residential Care, his needs were more complex....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lease by December 31st and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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My husband could only stay there a few days because he needed more care than that. When I did learn in those few days was that they were very caring and very good at their jobs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Vista Retirement Community has beautiful grounds and breathtaking views and is known for its caring staff and experience in senior living. They are the recipients of the 2010 WBJ Readers Choice Award for “Best Assisted Living”. Located in Wenatchee, just minutes from medical, shopping,...
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From what I have heard from my loved one, everyone has been very welcoming. She really likes the food and she is enjoying the views of the grounds and is looking forward to walking outside when the weather...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Prestige Senior Living at Hearthstone is located in Ellensburg, Washington in beautiful Central Washington. Hearthstone is a perfect option for those who wish to maintain different levels of independence, and enjoy the comfort of home, but prefer the specialized programming, amenities, and...
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Photo of Avista Ellensburg
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The staff is very friendly and the resident nurse is helpful and responsive to my mom's needs. Apparently the food isn't that good. We picked this community because, my mom has a childhood friend that lives...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avista Ellensburg is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the small city of Ellensburg, Washington. Ellensburg is home to Central Washington University which is one mile north of us, and our residents enjoy the many cultural, educational and entertainment options available there.Our...
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Our mom has never lived alone before and she seems to be settling in well here at Blossom Valley. She knows that this is home. They are taking good care of her and her care needs. It is easy to communicate...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Blossom Valley gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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My father loves it there at Garden Terrace Retirement Home! The director (John) took my father (who can be over dramatic) and walked him through the whole experience and worked with my dad very well,...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Garden Terrace & Garden Terrace West is a secure retirement home for independent senior citizens. There are 146 studio and one bedroom apartments. Each is furnished with a stove and refrigerator in a kitchenette intended for light cooking. Window coverings are also provided. Small storage lockers...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Kadei Glen Assisted Living is in the family business. The reason we exist is to care for family members who need some assistance. Loved ones from so many different areas come to live with us, and over time we all become one big happy family.
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Mountain Meadows is proving to be the perfect solution for our situation. My dad has been so encouraged and that extends to the rest of our family. Mountain Meadows has been very welcoming. Dad loves the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) assisted living Community and has been governed by a Board of 12 Directors since 2003. Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is nestled in the center of Leavenworth Washington. This Bavarian style village is known for its festivals,...
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Overall it's been a pretty positive experience. A few things need addressing, but I would still recommend checking it out for placement. love the energy! Everyone seems so happy all the time. The biggest...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In our assisted living community, located in Yakima, Wash., and conveniently close to restaurants, medical offices, churches, coffee houses, banks and a post office, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to...
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The staff is well trained to work with the residents. They do a nice job. All the food is palatable. and the food could use a bit more seasoning. The community offers group activities each day. The have...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You have discovered senior living in style! Peach Tree Retirement Center is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Yakima, overlooking a beautiful mini orchard, and a garden filled with vegetables and fresh herbs. Peach Tree Retirement Centers' home-like setting on 4 gorgeously landscaped...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Briarwood Commons is a senior/adult community that lets you experience a unique and remarkable quality of life. We offer spacious one bedroom apartments where you can enjoy an atmosphere of peaceful living. The lovely surroundings will make you feel right at home. With a friendly on-site...
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I have a family member at Highgate. I had my concerns when we first moved in but the new care coordinator has gone above and beyond with her staff to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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RiverWest is a small place and the people are very friendly. They have lots of things to do, and it was a different situation & attitude while living here. I'm currently on the waiting list to move back in....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At RiverWest, our staff is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents. We believe in growth and productivity, knowing today's seniors have the desire and ability to continue to be contributing members of our communities. At RiverWest, you will find a comfortable, safe, residential...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It was fine but we decided to go with a condo.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Meadows Retirement Community, the newest 55+ retirement residence in the Yakima area. Park Meadows is situated overlooking the beautiful greens of Chesterley Park. We offer distinctive spacious one- and two-bedroom suites complete with full kitchens, and washer/dryer. Park Meadows is also...

Cost of independent living in Kittitas County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kittitas County is 3005.95 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinecliff, WA with an average of 2746.88 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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