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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Richland, WA for 2024

Located in Washington’s Tri-Cities region, Richland is a vibrant city that offers minimal crime, pleasant weather and senior-friendly public transportation, making it a welcoming community for seniors. Affordable health care promotes accessibility for those managing chronic conditions, and one major hospital is located in the city proper for convenient access to care. Of the city’s estimated 63,000 residents, 15% are aged 65 and over, increasing the need for long-term care solutions.

To accommodate older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle, Richland has numerous assisted living facilities. These residential communities offer daily meals, recreational activities and individualized care plans, along with housekeeping and transportation services. Many facilities accommodate pets, and some feature amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers and hair salons. On average, seniors in Richland pay $5,225 per month for this level of care, which is higher than the national norm but competitive compared to the state average.

This guide features more information on assisted living costs in Richland and shows how they compare to other local senior care options. It also lists common ways seniors pay for residential services and highlights resources that can help them navigate their care options. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Richland

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services oversees assisted living facilities in Richland and all of Washington. The agency promotes a high standard of care for those in residential facilities through advocacy services and a rigorous licensing process. It also publishes rules that facilities must follow related to housing requirements, meals and care planning.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Richland

  • Washington doesn’t impose a state income tax, meaning seniors in Ankeny only pay federal taxes on their retirement income. This may free up money for long-term care expenses and make local assisted living facilities financially feasible.
  • Ben Franklin Transit operates a Dial-A-Ride service in the Richland region, providing accessible transportation services to older adults. This service is available 7 days per week and can be scheduled between 1 and 7 days in advance by calling the office at (509) 735-0160.
  • The air quality in Richland is moderate, with the American Lung Association giving the region a C for ozone pollution. The number of high-ozone days has been declining over the past several years, however, which may promote a healthy environment for those with heart or lung conditions.
  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center is located in Richland proper, giving residents access to specialty and primary care clinics, emergency services and community programs. Health care costs in this city come in nearly 20% below national norms, promoting high access to medical services for those with ongoing conditions. While there are only 192 doctors per capita, well below the national norm of 210, assisted living facilities typically have physicians on call to provide routine medical care.
  • Richland offers pleasant weather throughout the year, earning it a score of 8.9 on a 10-point comfort index. Daytime temperatures range from 39 degrees in the winter to 89 in the summer, and humidity levels are generally low. The city only sees 8 inches of rain and 4 inches of annual snowfall, with 83 days per year getting some type of precipitation. Assisted living facilities in this city offer indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year to accommodate a range of preferences.
  • Property crime occurs at a similar rate in Richland as in the rest of the country, but violent crime is comparatively rare, which may appeal to active seniors considering a move to this city. On a 100-point index, the city is rated 35.3 for property crime and 15.2 for violent crime versus national respective scores of 35.4 and 22.7.

Paying for Assisted Living in Richland

Assisted living facilities in Richland charge $5,225 per month for services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Richland, assisted living facilities charge $5,225 per month for care, which is $725 over the U.S. norm but nearly $800 below Washington’s average. Even so, seniors may save money by obtaining care in a nearby city, such as Yakima, where rates come in about $250 below Richland’s norm. In Spokane, assisted living residents pay $4,888 for services, and in Walla Walla, care costs are about $2,000 lower than in Richland.

Richland

$5,225

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Walla Walla

$3,211

Yakima

$4,975

Spokane

$4,888

Wenatchee

$5,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Compared to other local long-term care options, assisted living is economically priced at $5,225 per month. This is nearly $1,000 less than the cost of private in-home care and skilled home health care, and it comes in $4,350 below the monthly cost of nursing home care, which is for those with advanced medical needs. Seniors seeking more affordable care may consider adult day health care, which costs $1,749 per month.

In-Home Care

$6,197

Home Health Care

$6,197

Adult Day Health Care

$1,749

Assisted Living Facility

$5,225

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,581

Note: Data for Richland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kennewick, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Richland

Low-income seniors seeking assisted living in Richland may have expenses paid through Apple Health, the state's Medicaid plan. Others may receive financial assistance through a Medicaid waiver program called the Community Options Program Entry System.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Financial Assistance in Washington

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Richland

Richland and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Richland, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Richland

Richland Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Patty

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Richland

My mother was at Brookdale Richland. She was only there for a couple of days. What we didn't like was that they said they could take care of her with dementia, but they really couldn't. Her...

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Mrs Dupree

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Guardian Angel Homes

The concept is just different at Guardian Angel Homes. The homes are beautiful, spacious, and clean. Each suite has a private bathroom. The caregivers actually care.

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Assisted Living

Cheryl

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Richland

The rooms at Brookdale Richland were small. I think some areas need some updating. They kind of had assisted living and others mixed in, so it just had a different feel to it. The person who showed...

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