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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thorp, WA

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Last Updated: 11/21/25
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation for over 23 years. We have 21 studio and 21 one-bedroom apartments that either Independent or Assisted Living residents call home. Each apartment has a kitchen that includes a...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Living Care Retirement Community is an independent living community in the quaint area of Yakima County, Washington. This amazing community is located near shopping centers and quiet neighborhoods. Yakima is a peaceful place to live, filled with conveniences and plenty of amenities for seniors...
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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sun Tower is a non-profit community that has been serving the Yakima Valley for over 39 years, providing services to people 62 years of age and older without regard to race, color, sex, creed, disability or national origin. Located downtown, within walking distance of shopping, the theater, the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Thorp, WA

The average cost of senior living in Thorp is $3,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zillah, WA with an average of $2,871 per month.

Independent living costs in Thorp, WA, vs. nearby cities

Thorp, WA
$3,066/mo
$3,066/mo

Independent living costs in Thorp, WA, vs. state and national averages

Thorp, WA
$3,066/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Thorp, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,276/mo
Independent Living
$3,066/mo

Independent living costs in Thorp, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,540/mo
Studio
$3,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,880/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,480/mo

Senior living costs in Thorp vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thorp, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThorp, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,066/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,236/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,276/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thorp, WA:$3,066/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thorp, WA:$4,236/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thorp, WA:$4,276/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Thorp, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thorp and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Thorp, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thorp have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thorp, WA$2,389/mo$2,524/mo-5.3%
Washington$3,564/mo$3,317/mo+7.5%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Thorp, WA
2024 average cost:$2,389/mo
2023 average cost:$2,524/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,564/mo
2023 average cost:$3,317/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Thorp

Recent reviews for independent living in Thorp

Avamere at Wenatchee

5.0
Have lived here since [date removed]. This is a great place in my home town. It is very close to family and friends in Wenatchee. everyone here is so friendly and the food is wonderful. I couldn't be any happier.

Brookdale Yakima

4.3
This is a nice community. The staff has been great and are always helpful and want to make sure that everything is going good for my parents. They are not yet participating in a activities. I would recommend this for excellent care for loved ones.

Ponderosa Retirement Center in Yakima, WA

5.0
Before I was looking for assisted living, I visited the Ponderosa with a friend. When I came for a visit, I saw how well the staff took care of her friend and how friendly everyone was. Since making the move to Ponderosa, I can confidently say the care is great and everyone is very friendly. ...
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Thorp independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorp independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorp, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorp independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thorp partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorp, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorp independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thorp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorp, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorp independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Thorp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorp, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47%
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