Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellensburg, WA

Average senior living costs in Ellensburg, Washington, range from $3,036 per month for independent living to $5,005 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. Other options include assisted living at $4,211 per month and memory care at $4,253. A private room in a nursing home costs $4,182, while a studio is priced at $4,532. For those considering larger accommodations, a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home averages $4,912, and a two-bedroom unit costs $4,480. With this variety, there are choices available for different preferences and budgets.

In Ellensburg, assisted living costs a monthly average of $4,211, which is lower than the United States average of $4,546 per month. Ellensburg is more expensive than some other cities in the area, including East Wenatchee ($4,160 per month) and South Wenatchee ($4,160 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Ellensburg compares to Washington and the national average:

Wondering how many options there are for senior living in and around Ellensburg? The city has 3 communities, while the surrounding area also has 3, and the state of Washington has 749.

In Ellensburg, Washington, seniors make up 21.1% of the city's total population of 19,003 people. The senior demographic consists of a fairly even gender split, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. When looking at the age distribution, 7.5% of Ellensburg seniors are in their 50s, 6.3% are in their 60s, 5.2% in their 70s, and 2.1% are 80 and over. Regarding marital status, 28.8% of this group are married, 12.8% are divorced, a significant 54.4% have never married, and 4% are widowed. In terms of diversity, 79.9% of the population is White, 12% are Hispanic, and 9.8% identify as mixed race. Smaller portions of the community include 1.8% Asian, 1.5% Black, 0.6% Native American, and 0.8% Pacific, while 5.6% identify as other, highlighting the multifaceted cultural composition of Ellensburg.