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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: 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.
Providing the Tri-City area with the best resident care for 16 years. We cheerfully provide long term care for the elderly in a “bed and breakfast” environment at a fraction of the cost of nursing homes. Our four homes are custom built to serve our population where every resident has a private...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: 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.
We cheerfully provide long term care for the elderly in a “bed and breakfast” environment at a fraction of the cost of nursing homes. Our four homes are custom built to serve our population where every resident has a private room and bath. The operator is a board certified Nurse Practitioner...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: 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.
The Rose Cottage is an assisted living facility located in beautiful Kennewick, Washington. We offer a wide range of services and amenities such as recreational and social activities, an indoor common area, outdoor common areas, provided meals including vegetarian meals, and an on hand...
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Cost of assisted living in Desert Aire, WA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Aire is $7,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zillah, WA with an average of $4,222 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Aire, WA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Aire, WA
$7,156/mo
$7,676/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Aire, WA, vs. state and national averages

Desert Aire, WA
$7,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Aire, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,156/mo
$8,395/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Aire, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,314/mo
Studio
$4,664/mo
1 Bedroom
$23,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,420/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Aire vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desert Aire, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Aire, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$7,156/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$8,395/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,768/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Aire, WA:$7,156/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Desert Aire, WA:$8,395/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Desert Aire, WA:$6,768/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Aire, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Aire and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Desert Aire, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Desert Aire, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Aire have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Desert Aire, WA$5,393/mo$4,757/mo+13.4%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Desert Aire, WA
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,870/mo
2023 average cost:$5,481/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Aire, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Aire.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Aire

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Aire

Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake

4.8
From the get go, the staff was on their toes. Everyone had a job to do, and the ease with which we were able to move our friend into a room was seamless. There was compassion in their agenda.

Fieldstone Memory Care Yakima

5.0
They're awesome - the friendliness, the cleanliness, the independent rooms with their own bathrooms - it's huge for our loved one. We spent a lot of time looking around and this was our number one choice by far. When we walked in, we just knew. This was it. When we go to visit, we see the ...
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Brookdale Yakima

4.3
This is a nice community. The staff has been great and are always helpful and want to make sure that everything is going good for my parents. They are not yet participating in a activities. I would recommend this for excellent care for loved ones.

Desert Aire review score based on 137 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 53 Desert Aire assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Aire review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Desert Aire review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Desert Aire, WA53 facilities
7.6
Mattawa, WA51 facilities
8.4
Royal City, WA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Desert Aire assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 137 reviews of 53 Desert Aire assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Aire resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Desert Aire, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Desert Aire assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Aire assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Aire, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Desert Aire assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert Aire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Aire, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Aire assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desert Aire Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Aire, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Aire assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Aire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Aire, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Aire assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Aire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Aire, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Aire assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert Aire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Aire, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Aire

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Aire protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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