Cascades of Chesterley

Cascades of Chesterley is a senior living community in Yakima that offers residents the assisted living and memory care they need with dignity and the distinction of living well. With welcoming residences and a relaxed and secure lifestyle within a beautiful, natural environment, residents enjoy access to 24/7 support and care as well as wellness-based living.

Our Living Options

Our senior living community offers two levels of care options for older adults. These include supportive assisted living and high-quality memory care services. This combination of senior lifestyles makes Cascades of Chesterley the ideal place for aging couples to remain together – regardless of the level of assistance required – bringing peace of mind to family members.

Assisted Living

Assisted Living

Our assisted living community is a wonderful choice for seniors who could use our personalized support to remain independent. Here, residents are empowered to live fully, happily and carefree, enjoying all the benefits that come with community life while having access to support and the security of care staff always on hand.

From assistance with activities of daily living like dressing and grooming to gentle medication reminders, our respectful staff works with each resident to create daily plans of personalized care that reflect individual needs and preferences.

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Memory Care

Memory Care

Cascades of Chesterley’s memory care program is designed with safety, comfort, and the needs of those with all forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in mind.

We’ve combined decades of best practices and dementia research with proven programming approaches to create exclusive Mosaic memory care programming that honors residents’ lives and celebrates where they are on their journey.

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Memory Care

Respite Care

Respite Care

Respite care – or short-term stays – offers caregivers the opportunity to take a vacation or simply rest and recharge over the course of a few days or several weeks. Those who are participating in respite care receive the same support, community amenities, services and programs as full-time residents.

Discover the Difference Between Living and Living Well at Cascades of Chesterley.

At Cascades of Chesterley, residents experience a feeling of home. With an engaging social calendar filled with activities and entertainment, friends to connect with around every corner, compassionate care provided by an expert team, and convenient services and amenities that make life worry-free, residents and families truly feel the difference between living and living well.

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What’s Near Our Yakima Senior Living Community.

Yakima Valley Museum

2105 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA 98902 

Yakima Arboretum & Botanical Garden

1401 Arboretum Drive
Yakima, WA 98901

Yakima Farmers Market

22 S. 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Yakim Nation Museum & Cultural Center

100 Speil-Yi Loop
Toppenish, WA 98948

 

Cascades of Chesterley is also located near shopping, hospitals, dining, and banking institutions.

Floor Plan

Size up your living space with a well-appointed studio or one-bedroom apartment. Each one is designed for the way today’s seniors want to live. Ranging in sizes and designs, there’s one for every taste, need and budget. No matter which floor plan meets your family’s needs, there’s a world of services, opportunities and excitement outside each apartment door. 

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What is the true value of living at Cascades of Chesterley?

Meals, check. Social life, check. Maintenance, housekeeping, check, check. Access to around-the-clock support when it’s needed, check. When you factor in everything covered in our monthly fees and compare it to the cost of remaining at home, you’ll discover the real value of senior living and find a cost-effective option that enhances life in every way.

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Meet our team.

Everyone at Cascades of Chesterley has heart. They love what they do – and it shows. From our culinary team to our care partners to our maintenance crew, our hands-on team knows our residents best, so the leadership team listens to and learns from them.  

While every associate is committed to resident comfort, safety, care and happiness, it’s this hands-on team that creates the genuine feeling of community found here. It’s truly a community where everyone cares for and about one another – and it all starts with our care associates. Get to know them.

Care Team

Lizbeth Martinez

Laundry Associate

No job is too big or too small for Lizbeth who says working hard helping to make our residents’ lives better is why she loves working in senior living.

Nancy Martinez

While Nancy loves the connections she’s made with her co-workers, she says she loves coming to work knowing she has the power to make a difference in our residents’ lives.

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Office Team

Virginia B. Villemez

Executive Director

A licensed nursing home administrator and certified dementia practitioner, Virginia provides enthusiasm, vision, and leadership to a caring team of professionals. Building lasting relationships with residents, their families and team members is her top priority.

Stephanie Ackermann

Memory Care Director

A natural caregiver, Stephanie says she strives to brighten our residents’ days in any way she can. She loves getting to know them – and their pasts. But most of all, she says becoming family to them is what inspires her most.

Yadira Arreola

Life Enrichment Director

Yadi is all about having fun. She has a passion for our Seniors and love spending time getting to know them and providing activities that make them feel engaged. Yadi loves planning special events such as birthday parties, outings and dances.

Emily Van Zuyen

Community Relations Director

Emily has a passion for helping seniors and educating families about senior living. Being able to show seniors comfort and support during a time of need brings her peace of mind knowing they are safe and able to continue a sense of purpose in life.

Christina Sanchez

Business Office Manager

Christina began as a caregiver, transitioned to Med Tech, Resident Care Coordinator, and is now Business Office Manager. Christine notes she may be a bit OCD, but her organization makes our team happy!

Mary Johnson

Resident Care Coordinator

Mary brings with her over 32 years of experience working with the aging population, including as former owner and operator of an adult family home. She hopes to inspire others to work hard and do their best for their loved ones.

Sarah Valencia

Dining Services Director

Sarah has been with Cascades of Chesterley since August of 2022 and couldn’t be happier this opportunity came up for her. She shares that it has truly been a delight getting to know all of the residents, and she loves that she can be a helping hand to the community. “I really can’t see myself anywhere else, and I look forward to growing with the company,” she adds.

David Roybal

Plant Operations Director

I am David Roybal. I have been with Cascades of Chesterley for over five months, but I am new to the role of Plant Operations Director. Prior to Cascades of Chesterley, I was with Northwest Harvest, where I was the Operations Manager for over 15 years. My passion is helping others. In my off time, I enjoy fishing and smoking meat with my 10-year-old son.

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