Serving as the seat of Walla Walla County, Walla Walla sits in the southeastern region of Washington among rolling hills. This community and its surrounding region contains 6 assisted living communities, providing a range of long-term care options for prospective residents. According to 2024 data, local assisted living costs come in near $9,705 per month, exceeding the state’s baseline by nearly $3,600.
In this guide, we list 31 reviews reviews to help you assess and compare local assisted living facilities, which earn an average satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
6 Results
1500 Catherine Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My mom moved to Wheatland Village. Now that we've moved her into assisted living, they've been pretty helpful. They seem to recognize her and she's been pretty pleased with that transition. Most of the staff has been pretty good. I mean, as far as ou..."
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1018 Whitman Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We toured Whitman Place, and the staff there was very nice. They were easy going, very accommodating, answered our questions, and did a follow up with us. We loved the fact that the facility is all one floor. We loved their one bedroom too. It was ni..."
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1460 Dalles Military Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I liked Brookdale Walla Walla. However, if somebody stays at Brookdale, they better be competent enough to know to stay away from the staircases because the staircases were open. If somebody takes an elevator upstairs and doesn't quite have all their..."
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534 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362
4.0
(4 reviews)
"The facility that I ended up finding is Washington Odd Fellows Home for my mom. All are excellent, and we are extremely pleased. The rooms are nice, and they exceed the need. The food is good. The dining room is nice. They have a lot of activities li..."
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1010 NE 3rd Ave, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I had a really good tour of Cascade Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care. I was met in the entryway by Heather. We went upstairs to the rooms available, and we looked at a 1-bedroom, a studio, and a corner 1-bedroom. She also showed me a model room..."
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550 E Whitman Dr, College Place, WA 99324
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Brookdale College Place was very clean. It was a nice place and it was very green. The staff did a very diligent job. They were very informative in trying to let us know exactly what the pros and cons were. As for going up and down stairs, they had a..."
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The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds assisted living rates in Walla Walla at around $9,705 per month, which runs thousands of dollars over the statewide median of $6,138. However, other Washington cities offer more economically priced care, including Bellingham, where fees fall to nearly $8,377. Additionally, in Seattle, costs come in at around $7,650, and in Mount Vernon, seniors pay roughly $6,391.
Walla Walla
$9,705
Washington
$6,138
United States
$5,350
Bellingham
$8,377
Mount Vernon
$6,391
Seattle
$7,650
Bremerton
$8,440
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in Walla Walla. 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.
Assisted living ranks as the costliest senior care solution in Walla Walla, with facilities charging around $9,705 per month. By comparison, seniors with complex care needs pay about $550 less for nursing home care with semi-private accommodations. Similarly, home health care fees compare favorably at around $8,008 per month.
Home Health Care
$8,008
Assisted Living Facility
$9,705
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,155
Researching assisted living options in Walla Walla is easier with the help of trained professionals. The following table features local nonprofit programs and agencies that help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care, including deciding which facility fits their needs and lifestyles and their best options for covering monthly expenses.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging & Long Term Care | (509) 758-2355 (877) 961-2582 | Aging & Long Term Care is a service of the Southeast Washington ALTC Council of Governments and the designated Area Agency on Aging for Walla Walla and the surrounding region. This nonprofit agency has an award-winning case management program that helps older adults connect with services and supports in the community to supplement what they receive in assisted living, including transportation services, durable medical equipment loans and nutrition counseling. It administers several health and wellness programs that promote disease prevention and support seniors’ independence, and it has benefits specialists who help older adults obtain the public benefits they’re entitled to, including those that can help cover assisted living expenses. |
| Walla Walla Vet Center | (509) 526-8387 | The Walla Walla Vet Center is operated by the Veterans’ Administration and provides assistance and advocacy to veterans in Walla Walla. The office’s experienced staff screens veterans for eligibility for benefits that can help cover assisted living, including the Aid and Attendance Benefit, disability compensation and pension programs. The office can also determine which veterans qualify for VA health care or veterans’ home placement. |
| Blue Mountain Action Council | (509) 520-5162 | The Blue Mountain Action Council is a local nonprofit organization that serves those in Walla Walla and the surrounding area. It houses the region’s long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates on behalf of those in assisted living. The ombudsman works with families to help them compare local assisted living communities and identify options for paying for services. The ombudsman can also help resolve issues, such as billing errors, problems with intake and discharge procedures or substandard quality of care. |
Walla Walla-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
Reviewer#ET0813c
5.0
Review of Wheatland Village
My mom moved to Wheatland Village. Now that we've moved her into assisted living, they've been pretty helpful. They seem to recognize her and she's been pretty pleased with that transition. Most of...
Assisted Living
Vincent
5.0
Review of Brookdale Walla Walla
I liked Brookdale Walla Walla. However, if somebody stays at Brookdale, they better be competent enough to know to stay away from the staircases because the staircases were open. If somebody takes...
Assisted Living
Kathleen
5.0
Review of Wheatland Village
Wheatland Village is kind of like the extreme nice facility. It's beautiful. They had everything you'd ever want in a facility, beautiful exercise rooms, a pool, and the cafeteria. The dining area...
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