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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alfalfa, WA

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Assisted living costs in Alfalfa average about $5,849 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 28 communities in Alfalfa. Our detailed directory has 500 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Yakima, Sunnyside and Prosser.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Alfalfa, WA

The average cost of senior living in Alfalfa is $5,849 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ellensburg, WA with an average of $5,354 per month.

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

Alfalfa, WA
$5,849/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Alfalfa, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,849/mo
$7,581/mo

Assisted living costs in Alfalfa, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,854/mo
Studio
$4,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,193/mo

Senior living costs in Alfalfa 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: Alfalfa, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlfalfa, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,849/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,581/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,681/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alfalfa, WA:$5,849/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alfalfa, WA:$7,581/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alfalfa, WA:$2,681/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alfalfa, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alfalfa 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.

Alfalfa, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Alfalfa, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alfalfa 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 average 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
Alfalfa, WA$5,834/mo$5,615/mo+3.9%
Washington$5,924/mo$5,599/mo+5.8%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Alfalfa, WA
2024 average cost:$5,834/mo
2023 average cost:$5,615/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,924/mo
2023 average cost:$5,599/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alfalfa, 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 Alfalfa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alfalfa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alfalfa

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.

The Ponderosa Assisted Living Community 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. ...
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Alfalfa review score based on 65 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 28 Alfalfa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alfalfa 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

Alfalfa review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Alfalfa, WA28 facilities
7.6
Ellensburg, WA31 facilities
6.9
Kennewick, WA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Alfalfa 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 65 reviews of 28 Alfalfa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alfalfa 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.
Alfalfa, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.4
Friendliness
4.2
3.5
Care services
3.9
3.2
Staff
4.0
3.4
Meals & dining
3.8
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.7
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Alfalfa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alfalfa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alfalfa, 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 Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alfalfa, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.1%
53%
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 Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alfalfa, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alfalfa, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
82.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alfalfa, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alfalfa, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alfalfa

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 Alfalfa protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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