Assisted living is available to active seniors in East Wenatchee who need some help with daily tasks. Assisted living facilities help people who can no longer live independently by providing assistance with personal care, transportation, meals and more. This form of care is a good option for people who don’t need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. In East Wenatchee, the average monthly cost of assisted living is $5,473, which is lower than the Washington average.
This guide can help seniors understand the benefits and drawbacks of assisted living in East Wenatchee. It also provides information about the monthly cost of assisted living care and the resources available to help seniors in the city.
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589 Highline Drive, East Wenatchee, WA, 98802
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I'm very pleased with Prestige Senior Living at 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 were very happy. The guide the..."
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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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601 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
"Prestige Senior Living at Colonial Vista is an older community. The gentleman who ran it sold it. It's very nice, but it's large, so you have to do a lot of walking. Their apartments for couples are larger and most of them have balconies, but they we..."
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50 29th Street NW, Wenatchee, WA, 98802
4.2
(11 reviews)
"Bonaventure was a very impressive facility, the people were very kind and thorough, and the amenities were great. It was wonderfully clean, very welcoming, and the setting was gorgeous. I think it was pretty new as well. I would consider going there ..."
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1701 Orchard Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
4.2
(9 reviews)
"We went to Blossom Valley. My mom already put a deposit down on one of the rooms. What we got was a super studio, so we got the bigger studio. Everybody came up to my mom and asked her name, and they told her their name and the residents' names. Rhon..."
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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..."
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1550 Cherry Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
4.6
(9 reviews)
"We moved our mother from another assisted living facility to Avamere of Wenatchee. She is so happy! She is delighted with the food especially! She says the people seem happier so she is happier!! She also was pleased with the first haircut she go..."
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900 N Western Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
4.8
(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..."
READ MORE510 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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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..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in East Wenatchee are overseen by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, which is part of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services. The department licenses facilities and conducts inspections at least every 18 months to ensure they comply with state rules and regulations.
The average cost of assisted living in East Wenatchee is $5,473 per month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is significantly higher than the national average of $4,300 but is affordable when compared to the Washington monthly average of $5,750.Â
Among Washington’s big cities, East Wenatchee is one of the less affordable options for assisted living, with seniors paying $5,473 per month. Seattle is the only large city with higher costs, averaging $6,750 per month. In Olympia, seniors pay $5,138, while in Spokane the price drops to $5,084. Bremerton is the most affordable of Washington’s big cities with a monthly average of $5,000.
East Wenatchee
$5,473
Washington
$5,750
The United States
$4,300
Seattle
$6,750
Olympia
$5,138
Spokane
$5,084
Bremerton
$5,000
Seniors may wish to consider other care options in addition to assisted living. Adult day care is generally an affordable choice, although average costs in East Wenatchee are unavailable. Homemaker and home health aide services both average $5,716 per month for people who want to remain living at home. Seniors who require the additional medical support of a nursing home pay $9,034 for a semiprivate room or $10,950 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$5,716
Home Health Aide
$5,716
Assisted Living Facility
$5,473
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,034
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,950
Note:Â Care cost data for East Wenatchee was not available, so data for the closest city, Wenatchee, was used instead.
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 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
Review of Prestige Senior Living at East Wenatchee
I'm very pleased with Prestige Senior Living at 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...
Provider response
Hi Shirley, thank you so much for this great review! We're so happy to hear that our team and our community made such a good impression on you, and that the warmth of our community came through in...
Assisted Living
Scott
5
Review of Prestige Senior Living at East Wenatchee
I went to look at Prestige Senior Living at East Wenatchee. I was surprised at how many of the staff have been there for ten to 16 years. They genuinely love their jobs and love caring for their...
Provider response
Ho Scott, thank you so much for this great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and that our team made such a good impression on you. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!
Assisted Living
NecroticNerd
1
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.
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