East Wenatchee spans less than 4 square miles in Washington’s Douglas County, roughly midway between Seattle and Yakima. It ranks among the costlier places in Washington and the United States for assisted living, with local rates hovering near $9,000 per month in 2024, compared to the statewide median of $6,138 and the national norm of $5,350. Fortunately, the region offers a varied selection of assisted living facilities, including 3 within East Wenatchee proper and 10 in adjacent communities.
Our guide includes 58 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities, which indicate a typical quality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars stars.
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589 Highline Dr, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I put down a deposit at East Wenatchee. There were a couple of things why we chose them. It was the friendliness of the folks when I first got there. It was the cleanliness and the style of it. It kind of gave you a very warm welcoming feeling. When ..."
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451 North Baker Avenue, East Wenatchee, WA 98801
3.1
(7 reviews)
"As a hospital case manager looking to place someone in assisted living, I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, care and compassion of the director of nursing at Kadie G., Jenny P. Jenny rapidly facilitated a compassionate and concise..."
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589 Highline Dr, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
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1701 Orchard Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured Blossom Valley by Cogir. They looked like an excellent facility. We did eat there. They had excellent food. The people were really friendly, they gave you a lot of information, and they called back. She just called me that day and said she'..."
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625 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I’ve chosen Colonial Vista, and it’s working out fine. I like the accommodations on the fourth floor since I have a good view across the Columbia River to East Wenatchee. I haven’t joined in on too many activities yet, and I keep rather busy on the c..."
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50 29th Street NW, Wenatchee, WA 98802
4.3
(13 reviews)
"We toured Bonaventure of East Wenatchee. It's a nice apartment. We met some of the staff and they're nice people. They were helpful. This lady showed us around, and there was something going on in a lot of places there. There were libraries and all k..."
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1128 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Char's Family Home is amazing. My husband is going to get so much more care than he previously had. He's only been there for three days now. The meals are much, much better than what he had before. He has his own separate room and it's wonderful. Whe..."
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510 S. Western Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My great-grandmother fell in her driveway and broke her hip. After rehabilitation, it was clear that it would no longer be wise for her to live by herself. My family decided that she would move to Western Saddlerock Adult Family Home, just a few mi..."
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1320 South Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Highgate genuinely cares for their people. It is an outstanding place because of their staff and the actual facility. First of all, the facility is gorgeous with beautifully clean rooms and is safe. They have multiple safety pull cords in the apar..."
READ MORE900 N Western Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My friend was at Riverwest Assisted Living and it was a beautiful place. It was great, they were well cared for, and it was really clean. We were allowed to go in and have lunch with our friend. The food was good with a good variety, and it was a goo..."
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1550 Cherry Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801
4.5
(11 reviews)
"I toured Avamere at Wenatchee. It had lots of amenities. It was very clean and the staff was super nice. The one that I looked at was really nice. It had high ceilings, so it felt really spacious. Kevin, the gentleman that showed me around, is very k..."
READ MORE809 Pioneer Avenue, Cashmere, WA 98815
"Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living, located in Cashmere, WA, offers a variety of care options including Assisted Living, Independent Liv..."
READ MORE302 East Ash Street, Waterville, WA 98858
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in East Wenatchee charge around $9,000 per month, which tracks well over the state norm of $6,138 and exceeds costs in other cities in southern Washington. For example, in Spokane, rates hover near $6,189, and facilities in Olympia charge roughly $5,050. In Kennewick, rates run even lower at approximately $3,950.
East Wenatchee
$9,000
Washington
$6,138
The United States
$5,350
Kennewick
$3,950
Spokane
$6,189
Olympia
$5,050
Bremerton
$8,440
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in East Wenatchee. Eligible seniors may qualify for the Community First Choice (CFC) State Plan or one of the Home and Community-Based Service 1915(c) waivers which are the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), New Freedom and Residential Support waivers.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Seniors in East Wenatchee pay assisted living rates of around $9,000 per month. By comparison, home health care agencies charge lower fees of about $7,055. However, assisted living costs less than nursing home care, which trends near $10,874 for semi-private accommodations.
Home Health Care
$7,055
Assisted Living Facility
$9,000
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$10,874
Note: Since data for East Wenatchee is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Yakima, instead.
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Seniors who live in or are considering moving to an assisted living facility have access to a range of resources designed to support them as they age. Services such as social activities, exercise programs and benefits counseling are available through local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington | (509) 886-0700 | Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington is the Area Agency on Aging for six counties in the central Washington area, including Douglas County. Its Information and Assistance program provides information, referrals and client advocacy for seniors in the area. Seniors can also access legal, nutrition and transport assistance through AACCW. |
| Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center | (509) 662-7036 | The Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center offers social activities available for older adults in the area, including games, exercise classes and travel opportunities. It also arranges services for seniors such as health insurance counseling and legal assistance. Lunch is available on weekdays, and there’s a thrift shop on the premises. |
| Douglas County Veterans Assistance Program | (509) 683-3605 | The Douglas County Veterans Assistance Program is available to help people in the area who served in the U.S. military. The Veterans Service Officer can help veterans and their families access relief funds and apply for VA benefits, health care and pensions. The service is mobile, so the VSO can travel to locations within Douglas County by appointment. |
East Wenatchee-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Shirley
5.0
Review of East Wenatchee Senior Living
I'm very pleased with East Wenatchee. I didn't see anything that made me doubt anything. It's lovely and it has a lot of activities for the folks. I spoke with several of the residents and they...
Assisted Living
NecroticNerd
1.0
Review of Kadie Glen Assisted Living
I am handicap and was informed I'm moving in to this place. On moving day they informed me that they don't accommodate persons in wheelchairs.This place is highly unprofessional and should be avoided.
Assisted Living
Caseworker
5.0
Review of Kadie Glen Assisted Living
As a hospital case manager looking to place someone in assisted living, I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, care and compassion of the director of nursing at Kadie G., Jenny...
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