Best Assisted Living in Yakima, Washington
20 communities found
Yakima has 21 assisted living communities, all residential in scale, with an average rating of 4.4 across 17 rated communities and 342 reviews read. Two communities report their size, both small, and none publish pricing or list Medicaid acceptance.
- 20communities
- 4.5average rating, 16 rated
- 327family reviews read
From $4,500/moHighgate Senior Living - Yakima
Yakima, Washington
4.8(88)
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The Heights
Yakima, Washington
5(19)
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The Chesterley at Rexford Park
Yakima, Washington
4.5(32)
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Hillcrest At Summitview
Yakima, Washington
5(4)
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Fieldstone OrchardWest
Yakima, Washington
4.6(11)
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Covenant House Adult Family Home
Yakima, Washington
5(3)
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Gods Loving Home AFH
Yakima, Washington
5(3)
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Avista Senior Living Yakima
Yakima, Washington
4.4(24)
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Ponderosa Assisted Living Community
Yakima, Washington
4.5(8)
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Chandler House
Yakima, Washington
4.4(8)
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Fieldstone Memory Care Yakima
Yakima, Washington
4.3(28)
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Apple Creek
Yakima, Washington
5(1)
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Best-rated assisted living in Yakima
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Highgate Senior Living - Yakima
4.8 (88 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Highgate Senior Living holds a 4.8 rating from 84 Google reviews, though no specific comments, amenities, or pricing details are available.
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5 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living
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The Chesterley at Rexford Park
4.5 (32 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Chesterley at Rexford Park offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with a 4.3 Google rating from 21 reviews and no written feedback provided.
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4.6 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
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4.4 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living
Avista Senior Living Yakima offers assisted and independent living with a 4.4 rating from 24 reviews, though no detailed feedback is available.
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Ponderosa Assisted Living Community
4.5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living
Ponderosa Assisted Living Community holds a 4.5 rating from 8 Google reviews, with no detailed review text or amenities described.
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4.4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Chandler House has a 4.3 average rating from a small number of reviews, with no written comments on daily life there.
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4.3 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
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4.3 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.2 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avamere at Englewood Heights is described as warm and home-like, with attentive staff and a strong dementia care program, despite one serious complaint about a fall response.
What families say about assisted living in Yakima
Counted across the review summaries of 20 Yakima communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often raise concerns about communication with families and about cost and billing, each mentioned by 67% of communities. On the positive side, 38% of communities are praised for activities and social life and for memory care, and 29% for caring, attentive staff.
Praised most
- Activities and social life 40%
- Memory care 40%
- Caring, attentive staff 30%
- Building and grounds 30%
- Food and dining 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 70%
- Cost and billing 70%
- Building and upkeep 20%
- Staffing levels and turnover 5%
“The Chesterley is a great place to live ! There’s great care-staff and great caregivers! Everyone there is very welcoming ! I would say the residents seem to enjoy being at the chesterley !”
“I had the pleasure of touring the facility with Cris Kessler. Clean facility but comfy as well. Definitely a top noth senior living environment. Thank you Cris for the hospitality.”
“The staff is incredibly friendly and tentative. Leslie has been a highlight at this facility and is one of the best directors I’ve gotten the pleasure to work with.”
Assisted Living in Yakima: the figures
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (18), medication management (18), 24-hour staff (18), housekeeping (18), emergency call system (18), laundry service (17).
How families pay for assisted living in Washington
Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Washington.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 20 communities listed in Yakima, 327 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Yakima ask about.
- Home Care in Washington: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Yakima: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Yakima, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 20 assisted living communities in Yakima, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Yakima are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Heights (5★, 19 ratings), Highgate Senior Living - Yakima (4.8★, 88 ratings), Fieldstone OrchardWest (4.6★, 11 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Yakima?
Beyond assisted living, Yakima has independent living (9 communities), memory care (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Yakima?
Families rate Yakima assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 327 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Yakima assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 20 Yakima communities, the most common praise is activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), memory care (mentioned for 40%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 30%). The most common concerns are communication with families (70%), cost and billing (70%), building and upkeep (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Yakima bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
