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Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr
Scout 92Yakima, WA · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Yakima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Yakima, Washington
Every licensed senior community in the Yakima, WA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.2★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Yakima
Local Yakima-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Yakima prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,230/mo median
typical range $4,980–$7,790
Memory Care
$7,140/mo median
typical range $5,710–$8,930
Skilled Nursing
$11,860/mo median
typical range $10,780–$13,600
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,230/mo median
typical range $2,860–$7,850
Residential Care Home
$5,610/mo median
typical range $4,490–$7,010
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Yakima using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Yakima.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 11 communities in Yakima, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Yakima, WA · 78 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Yakima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →3
Yakima, WA · 75 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Yakima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →4
Emerald Care
Scout 74Wapato, WA · 82 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wapato.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →5
Linden Post Acute
Scout 72Toppenish, WA · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Toppenish.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →6
Yakima Valley School
Scout 66Selah, WA · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Selah.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →7
Sunnyside Healthcare Center
Scout 60Sunnyside, WA · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sunnyside.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Crescent Health Care
Scout 40Yakima, WA · 85 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Yakima.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →9
Landmark Care and Rehabilitation
Scout 39Yakima, WA · 93 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →10
Garden Village
Scout 38Yakima, WA · 101 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Yakima.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →11
Parkside Care
Scout 23Union Gap, WA · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,780–$13,600/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Yakima, WA?
In the Yakima, WA area, assisted living typically runs $4,980–$7,790/month (median $6,230), memory care $5,710–$8,930/month (median $7,140), and skilled nursing $10,780–$13,600/month (median $11,860) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Yakima, WA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Yakima, WA right now are Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr, Summitview Rehab and Health Center, Willow Springs Care and Rehabilitation. The full ranked list of 11 communities is on this page.
How are the 11 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.