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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Yale, WA

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living, Mallard Landing and Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
zipAveragecost: $4,197

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Photo of Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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My life here at Cogir is much different from she way it used to be. I had never has anything to do with old people and here I'm one of them. Most of the people are very friendly and nice. I have some very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Cogir of Vancouver is located in Vancouver, Washington, which has been on Money Magazine's list of best places in America to live multiple times. In addition to Vancouver's many attractions, we also offer residents easy access to Portland's many theatres, restaurants and tourist attractions.As...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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8.9
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13 reviews
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Great staff top to bottom and good chemistry. It is clean and they are taking very good care of my mother, I am super impressed.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Mallard Landing gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
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1919 Floor plans available
8.3
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43 reviews
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16%
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21%
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[name removed] is in assisted living 24/7 and loves all the activity of med techs helping him. Mostly girls. They admin his meds which is a great relief for us. They take him occasionally to & from his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Photo of Bonaventure of Vancouver
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1919 Floor plans available
8.2
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Staff is a bit slow to respond because they are not fully staffed and need to hire in ALL area of Bonaventure. However, the staff that are there are very kind, caring, and supportive. The food is EXCELLENT...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Bonaventure of Vancouver is conveniently located in Vancouver, Washington, off Interstate 205. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities will offer state-of-the-art amenities and services for retirement, assisted living, and memory care. Our spacious retirement living...
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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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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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.
Spring Meadows is a pioneer in offering assisted living to older and disabled adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the services they need.  You will find a wide range of assistance offered in a country setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence is...
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We're pretty happy with Affinity. We definitely tell people they have a lot to offer. It's like a little mini resort, with lots of activities. Everybody is friendly and seems to be really helpful and...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are a brand new senior living apartment community in Vancouver WA for individuals 62+ and older. Affinity at Vancouver is a one of a kind option for the active adult wanting to pursue their own passions. Our communities are specifically designed to foster resident driven engagement through an...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Avamere Living At St Helens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
                   Avamere offers the ideal retirement,      assistance when you need it and independance when you want it.     
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Cost of independent living in Yale, WA

The average cost of senior living in Yale is $4,197 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $3,021 per month.

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

Yale, WA
$4,197/mo
$4,072/mo

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

Yale, WA
$4,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,914/mo
Independent Living
$4,197/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,480/mo
Studio
$4,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,379/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Yale 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: Yale, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYale, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,197/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,295/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,914/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Yale, WA:$4,197/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Yale, WA:$4,295/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Yale, WA:$4,914/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Yale, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Yale 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.

Yale, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Yale, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Yale 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
Yale, WA$4,433/mo$4,275/mo+3.7%
Washington$3,280/mo$3,035/mo+8.1%
National$2,897/mo$2,812/mo+3.0%
Yale, WA
2024 average cost:$4,433/mo
2023 average cost:$4,275/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,280/mo
2023 average cost:$3,035/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Yale

Recent reviews for independent living in Yale

Mallard Landing in Battle Ground, WA

4.0
My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...
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Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living

4.6
I would tell others I was so in love with the community. It is very pretty here, the flowers are in bloom. I’m happy with the food. The people here are very, very nice. They have cottages and a tower. The cottages feels like you are in your own home. The cottages are 1500 square feet. ...
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Bonaventure of Salmon Creek in Vancouver, WA

4.2
It is expensive but i suppose it has to be. I do appreciate the fact of management working with me on the recent increase in rent! Facility and staff are very nice. Building is beautiful. Staff are very caring and helpful.

Yale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yale, 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 Yale 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 Yale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yale, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Yale 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 Yale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yale, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yale 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 Yale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yale, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47%
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Cogir of Vancouver Senior Living, Mallard Landing and Bonaventure of Salmon Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yale, Washington. See full list of communities.
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