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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ayer, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ayer area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ayer. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Ayer, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
Rosetta Olympia — Kennewick Building has a warm, home-like atmosphere. The caregivers are attentive and keep residents happy and entertained. I could not be more pleased with my caregivers, We assist with activities of daily living and medication monitoring. Our residence has private and shared...
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.
We are an 11-room facility with 7 private and 4 semi-private rooms, providing specialized Dementia and Alzheimer’s care, although we accept those without these diagnoses. All rooms have half bathrooms, and shower rooms are conveniently located. We offer assistance with daily living and...
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, 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.
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, 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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my mother spent a year at Guardian Angel Homes in richland 2011-2012. She passed away there. The staff there gave her the utmost quality of care and provided for her dignity also. Always. And I was...
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.
Guardian Angel Homes offers a wide range of care from minimal assistance to meeting the special needs of our Alzheimer's and Dementia residents.Our staff consist of experienced caregivers committed to the health, safety and well-being of our residents. We endeavor to provide a "home away from...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Ayer, WA
The average cost of senior living in Ayer is $3,794 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washtucna, WA with an average of $3,026 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ayer, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ayer
Recent reviews for independent living in Ayer
Quail Run Retirement Community in Walla Walla, WA
5.0
The staff is very friendly, even the owner was laying down on the grass playing with our dog. The managers are great too. They have really good meals, and you have a choice, and they serve meat and vegetarian options too. They have exercise classes and bocce ball, and bingo, so there are some ...
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Brookdale Richland
4.5
I had to move my mother here recently. The staff have been very friendly and helpful. I ate lunch there one day with mom and the food was very good and it was nice to have a selection of main dishes instead of just one. The building seems to be cheerful, clean, and all staff have been great. ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick
3.7
My loved one is currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick and the overall experience has been good for her. My loved one says that the food is up and down and monotonous sometimes, other times not so. The weakest thing is the quality of the food. Also, the maintenance man could ...
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Ayer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ayer independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ayer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayer, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayer independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ayer, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayer independent 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 independent living communities in Ayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ayer, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick, Parkview Estates and Trustwell Living at Whitman Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ayer, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Ayer, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ayer, Washington is Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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