Best Skilled Nursing in Yakima, Washington
9 communities found
Yakima has 10 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 3.7 drawn from 265 reviews read across the group. Six communities carry Medicare star ratings, averaging 3.3 stars, with three at five stars and one at one star. Most communities offer medication management, private rooms, 24-hour staff, on-site RNs, and organized social activities.
- 9communities
- 3.7average rating, 9 rated
- 241family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
The Terraces at Summitview
Yakima, Washington
4.3(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avamere at Englewood Heights
Yakima, Washington
4.2(29)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care
Yakima, Washington
4.1(9)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Summitview Rehab And Health Center
Yakima, Washington
4(8)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Crescent Health Care
Yakima, Washington
4(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Garden Village
Yakima, Washington
3.6(43)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Good Samaritan Health Care Center
Yakima, Washington
3.1(27)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Apple Valley Health & Rehabilitation
Yakima, Washington
3(51)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Englewood Health & Rehabilitation
Yakima, Washington
2.9(42)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Yakima
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.3 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 2
4.2 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe a warm, home-like community with attentive staff and a strong dementia care program, despite one serious complaint about a fall.
- 3
Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care
4.1 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 4
Summitview Rehab And Health Center
4 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 78 units
Families praise attentive care, communication, food, and cleanliness, though one review raises a serious concern about neglect and abuse.
- 5
4 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 85 units
Reviewers call this an older but clean facility with attentive staff, regular family communication, decent food, and opportunities for friendships.
- 6
3.6 (43 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 101 units
Reviewers praise caring staff, a strong therapy team, and cleanliness, while one recent review notes understaffing as an ongoing concern.
- 7
Good Samaritan Health Care Center
3.1 (27 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 105 units
Reviews are mixed, with praise for rehab therapy, nursing staff, and food, alongside one detailed account of declining care after a management change.
- 8
Apple Valley Health & Rehabilitation
3 (51 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
This skilled nursing community holds a 3.1 out of 5 rating from 53 Google reviews, though no detailed family feedback was available.
- 9
Englewood Health & Rehabilitation
2.9 (42 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 93 units
Reviews are sharply divided between praise for patient, kind staff and accounts of neglect, slow response times, and poor communication.
What families say about skilled nursing in Yakima
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Yakima communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, a theme in 70% of communities, along with building and grounds quality in 50% and cleanliness in 40%. At the same time, 60% of communities draw concerns about communication with families and another 60% about cost and billing, while 40% raise safety concerns and 20% mention staff attitude.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 78%
- Building and grounds 56%
- Activities and social life 44%
- Cleanliness 44%
- Food and dining 33%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 56%
- Cost and billing 56%
- Safety 44%
- Staff attitude 22%
“The Terraces excels by every measure you might imagine. This is tranquility. The assurance of safety is here. Delight in daily life is found here. Unpack and settle in.”
Skilled Nursing in Yakima: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
- •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (8), private rooms (8), 24-hour staff (8), gathering / activity spaces (8), housekeeping (8), on-site nurse (rn) (8).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Washington.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Yakima, 241 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Yakima: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Yakima, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 skilled nursing long term care communities in Yakima, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Yakima are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Terraces at Summitview (4.3★, 22 ratings), Avamere at Englewood Heights (4.2★, 29 ratings), Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care (4.1★, 9 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Yakima?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Yakima has assisted living (20 communities), 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 skilled nursing long term care in Yakima?
Families rate Yakima skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 241 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Yakima skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Yakima communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 78%), building and grounds (mentioned for 56%), activities and social life (mentioned for 44%). The most common concerns are communication with families (56%), cost and billing (56%), safety (44%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Yakima?
Of the 6 Yakima communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Yakima nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Yakima carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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