Memory care in Yakima County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 6 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Yakima County, 6 (100%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in Yakima County
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 100% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
About memory care in Yakima County.
How much does memory care cost across Yakima County?
Memory care across Yakima County typically runs $5,000–$10,000/month for an ALF holding a Washington DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contract. Rates vary by region, room type, and level-of-care tier.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Washington?
Washington state licenses memory care communities as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) regulated by DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA), Residential Care Services. Facilities here hold a <strong>Specialized Dementia Care contract</strong> with DSHS — a contract tier requiring specialized staff training in dementia care techniques, behavioral support protocols, and enhanced supervision standards. Contract status appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the DSHS public lookup.
What's the difference between an ALF and a nursing home in Washington?
Washington ALFs provide residential care — room, board, personal assistance, and medication management — in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities) provide licensed medical nursing care 24/7 for residents needing IV therapy, wound care, or complex medication management. Dementia care ALFs are appropriate for residents who need memory-specific programming but not continuous skilled nursing.
How many Yakima County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 6 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Yakima County, 6 (100%) carry a documented inspection or investigation finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Yakima County?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Apple Health (Medicaid) cover memory care in Yakima County?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) can cover care in contracted ALFs through the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) and other waiver programs, but not all facilities hold Medicaid contracts and waitlists exist. Eligibility depends on functional and financial criteria. Each StarlynnCare profile notes contract status where documented. Contact DSHS at 1-800-422-3263 for current contract and availability information in Yakima County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Yakima County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(4)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Avamere at Englewood Heights
5 citations on fileYakima · 88 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fieldstone Memory Care
· limited history2 citations on fileYakima · 58 beds · ALF · Memory care
Riverview Manor
6 citations on fileSelah · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Orchards at Grandview
5 citations on fileGrandview · 55 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(2)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
