About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ellensburg, WA
Memory care in Ellensburg offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ellensburg is about $4,238 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 368 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Selah, South Cle Elum and Cheviot.
Ellensburg Memory Care Facilities | 368 Reviews
Showing 29 communities
Last Updated: 9/12/24
Sort by
Filter by
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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
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
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Cost of memory care in Ellensburg, WA
The average cost of senior living in Ellensburg is $4,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granger, WA with an average of $3,534 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellensburg, WA vs. nearby cities
Ellensburg, WA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellensburg, WA vs. the state and national average
Ellensburg, WA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellensburg vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ellensburg, WA by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Memory Care in Ellensburg over time
Ellensburg, WAWA stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about memory care in Ellensburg
Recent reviews for memory care in Ellensburg
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 ...
Read more
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.
Ponderosa Retirement Center in Yakima, WA
5.0
Before I was looking for assisted living, I visited the Ponderosa with a friend. When I came for a visit, I saw how well the staff took care of her friend and how friendly everyone was. Since making the move to Ponderosa, I can confidently say the care is great and everyone is very friendly. ...
Read more
Ellensburg review score based on 58 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 29 Ellensburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ellensburg review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Ellensburg review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ellensburg memory care
When memory care 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 58 reviews of 29 Ellensburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellensburg resident and family memory care 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.Ellensburg, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Ellensburg memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellensburg memory care 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 care services in Ellensburg memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ellensburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellensburg, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellensburg memory care
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 Ellensburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellensburg, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.5%
26.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellensburg memory care
Memory care 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
17.2%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.5%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Ellensburg memory care
Our memory care 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
34.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ellensburg memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ellensburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellensburg, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
46.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, Bonaventure of East Wenatchee and Avamere at Englewood Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellensburg, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Ellensburg, Washington. See the full list.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Ellensburg, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellensburg, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ellensburg, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ellensburg, Washington ranges from $1095 to $8495. The average Memory Care cost in Ellensburg, Washington is $4,238. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ellensburg, Washington typically starts at $1095. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Memory Care in Cities Near Ellensburg
- Selah, Washington
- South Cle Elum, Washington
- Cheviot, Washington
- Boylston, Washington
- Teanaway, Washington
- Bristol, Washington
- Cle Elum, Washington
- Renslow, Washington
- Cliffdell, Washington
- Regal, Washington
- Thrall, Washington
- Kittitas, Washington
- East Kittitas, Washington
- Holmes, Washington
- Edgemont, Washington
- Umtanum, Washington
- Wymer, Washington
- Wenas, Washington
- Thorp, Washington
- Horlick, Washington
More options near Ellensburg, Washington
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top