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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellensburg, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg. 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 36 independent living facilities in Ellensburg, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cle Elum, Selah and Horlick.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cle Elum, Selah and Horlick.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...
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: 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.
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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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
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: 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.
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Ellensburg, WA
The average cost of senior living in Ellensburg is $3,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zillah, WA with an average of $2,871 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellensburg, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellensburg, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellensburg
Recent reviews for independent living in Ellensburg
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.
Ellensburg independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellensburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellensburg, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
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 Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellensburg, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, Bonaventure of East Wenatchee and Holiday Orchard Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellensburg, Washington. See full list of communities.
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