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Known as The Apple Capital of the World, Wenatchee is a small city in north-central Washington state that’s surrounded by miles of apple orchards. Its location at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers in the foothills of the east side of the Cascade Range makes it a desirable option for outdoor-loving retirees. Seniors can spend the day fishing, birdwatching, hiking or otherwise communing with nature. The area offers warm, pleasant summers and cold winters with an average amount of snow, although the region receives a less-than-average amount of annual rainfall.
Approximately 16.5% of Wenatchee’s population of slightly less than 35,000 residents is comprised of those aged 65 and over. Assisted living facilities cost an average of $5,473 in Wenatchee, although prices of individual communities will vary depending on factors such as the amenities and services they offer as well as their location.
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With an average cost of $5,473 per month, residents of assisted living communities in Wenatchee pay slightly less than Washington’s statewide monthly average of $5,750 but significantly more than the national median of $4,300. Prices in the surrounding states of Oregon ($4,659), Idaho ($3,675), California ($5,000) and Nevada ($3,595) are lower than in Washington.
Washington’s least expensive assisted living rates are found in the southeast of the state in Walla Walla ($3,800) and in the northwest in Bellingham ($4,738). Assisted living costs in the Seattle metro area soar to $6,750, which is $1,000 more than the statewide average. Residents of assisted living facilities in the capital city of Olympia ($5,138) and their counterparts in the eastern Washington community of Spokane ($5,084) pay less than the statewide average but more than the national median.
Washington’s Medicaid Personal Care Program provides qualified recipients with assistance paying for some of the costs associated with assisted living. Covered services include routine activities of daily living such as bathing, getting dressed, light housework, errands and meal preparation. Seniors who require a nursing home level of care may be able to receive assistance through the Community First Choice Option program. Please see our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these programs.
| Contact | Description | |
| Adult & Aging Care of Central Washington | (509) 886-0700 | Wenatchee residents aged 60 and over can receive direct and contracted services through Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, the designated Area Agency on Aging. All services are designed to promote optimal independence and a good quality of life among senior citizens and can include Medicaid and Medicare counseling, health screenings, fall prevention and balance workshops, and case management. The agency also provides information about and referrals to community-based services and programs as well as assistance filling out forms and otherwise accessing these resources. |
| Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center | (509) 662-7036 | Seniors can enjoy activities such as tai chi, billiards, arts and crafts, pinochle, yoga, canasta and bridge at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center. A variety of fitness classes are available, such as water aerobics, Pilates and hula, with soothing massages available to ease away aches and pains after workouts. A hot, nutritious lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday. The center operates an on-site thrift store designed to help fund activities and programs. Legal assistance is available by appointment. |
| Link Transit | (509) 662-1155 | Medicare cardholders and those aged 65 and over can access reduced fares on Link Transit. Recipients must provide proof of age or present a Medicare card when applying for a reduced fare card. They must carry the card with them to show to drivers at the time of boarding when using transit vehicles. |
| Wenatchee VA Clinic | (509) 663-7615 | Veterans with an honorable discharge from all branches of the U.S. military can access primary care and other services at the Wenatchee VA Clinic. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. |
| Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (509) 886-0700 Ext. 206 | The Ombudsman Program exists to ensure the legally protected rights of residents of assisted living and other long-term care facilities are not violated. Ombudsmen act as advocates for residents to help resolve complaints and concerns, and all services are confidential. |
Assisted living and other long-term care facilities in Washington are overseen by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. All facilities must be in compliance with current state and federal rules and regulations concerning their operations. See our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information.
