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It was fine but we decided to go with a condo.
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.
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...
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I have made my home at Fieldstone West for 18 months. I appreciate living in such a safe, caring and lovely community. All staff, no matter their position, are friendly, caring and make the residents feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
We have large, one bedroom apartments that are 672 square feet, walk in closets,  and extra storage space on the balcony/patio.  We also have a seasonal heated pool and indoor hot tub.  Our community has many different resident activities to get involved with.  We are a pet friendly...
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When looking for a new place to live, I was really drawn to Ponderosa. I heard great things about it. My move in process was really fast and was made easy for me. I would recommend Ponderosa to anyone;...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
Living Care Retirement Community is an independent living community in the quaint area of Yakima County, Washington. This amazing community is located near shopping centers and quiet neighborhoods. Yakima is a peaceful place to live, filled with conveniences and plenty of amenities for seniors...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sun Tower is a non-profit community that has been serving the Yakima Valley for over 39 years, providing services to people 62 years of age and older without regard to race, color, sex, creed, disability or national origin. Located downtown, within walking distance of shopping, the theater, the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Cle Elum, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cle Elum is $3,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Naches, WA with an average of $2,941 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cle Elum, WA vs. nearby cities

Cle Elum, WA
$3,070/mo
$3,892/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cle Elum, WA vs. the state and national average

Cle Elum, WA
$3,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cle Elum vs. other types of senior living

$4,232/mo
Independent Living
$3,070/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cle Elum, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,540/mo
Studio
$3,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,880/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,480/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cle Elum over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cle Elum

Recent reviews for independent living in Cle Elum

Avamere at Wenatchee

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.

Cascades Chesterley in Yakima, WA

4.8
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 ...
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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.

Cle Elum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cle Elum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cle Elum, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cle Elum, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cle Elum, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
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Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, Bonaventure of East Wenatchee and Holiday Orchard Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cle Elum, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 46 independent living facilities near Cle Elum, Washington. See the full list.

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