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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellensburg, WA

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The cost of independent living in Ellensburg is about $3,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 453 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation for over 23 years. We have 21 studio and 21 one-bedroom apartments that either Independent or Assisted Living residents call home. Each apartment has a kitchen that includes a...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ellensburg, WA

The average cost of senior living in Ellensburg is $3,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granger, WA with an average of $2,694 per month.

Independent living costs in Ellensburg, WA, vs. nearby cities

Ellensburg, WA
$3,262/mo
$3,262/mo
$3,174/mo

Independent living costs in Ellensburg, WA, vs. state and national averages

Ellensburg, WA
$3,262/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Ellensburg, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,534/mo
Independent Living
$3,262/mo

Independent living costs in Ellensburg, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,108/mo

Senior living costs in Ellensburg 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: Ellensburg, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllensburg, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,262/mo$4,183/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,474/mo$5,280/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,534/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Ellensburg, WA:$3,262/mo
Washington:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Ellensburg, WA:$4,474/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ellensburg, WA:$4,534/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Ellensburg, WA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Ellensburg, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellensburg 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 median 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
Ellensburg, WA$2,389/mo$2,524/mo-5.3%
Washington$3,551/mo$3,311/mo+7.2%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Ellensburg, WA
2024 average cost:$2,389/mo
2023 average cost:$2,524/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,551/mo
2023 average cost:$3,311/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Ellensburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellensburg

Wenatchee Senior Living by Cogir

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.

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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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
14.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.8%
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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
25.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.3%
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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
42.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ellensburg Senior Living, Avista Ellensburg and Hearthstone Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellensburg, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Ellensburg, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ellensburg, Washington is Solista Yakima by Cogir. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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