Shepherds Gate sits in a quiet Yakima neighborhood and provides care for up to 5 residents in a warm, family-style home, where folks can pick from private, studio, or semi-private living spaces, and they've made sure every room has simple touches like cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an emergency button in case someone needs help quickly, and there's a nice view of water or mountains from some rooms that makes things feel pretty peaceful. This Adult Family Home has state-licensed staff on site around the clock offering support with all the basics like bathing, getting dressed, moving around, eating, and managing medication, and if folks need a little extra, like help with memory issues, wound care, insulin shots, or even two-person transfers, the team knows how to handle it. Shepherds Gate also welcomes folks living with Alzheimer's, dementia, depression, developmental disabilities, or mental health concerns and can provide end-of-life care or support for short-term stays when caregivers need a break.
Residents can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day-usually home-cooked-and if someone's got diabetes or needs a special diet, they work closely with a registered dietitian to help, and the dining team offers assistance if eating gets tough. There's help with laundry, pharmacy deliveries, and even organizing transportation for errands, medical visits, or spiritual outings, and a nurse checks in with medication support, health monitoring, and specialized therapies like occupational, speech, or physical therapy when needed. Folks bring their pets if they meet basic guidelines, and animal visits are common, which brings comfort to many. Inside, you'll find a reading room, a kitchen for group cooking, a small theatre, and fitness classes, plus a courtyard, walking paths, barbecue area, yard, and gardens for strolls and gatherings. They schedule events like bingo, movie nights, music programs, crafts, games, holiday parties, dancing, and daily exercise-there's even an activity director on weekdays who keeps things lively.
Shepherds Gate is built for safety with wheelchair-friendly features, handicap-accessible bathrooms, sprinklers, and an emergency call system, and the house locks up secure for folks who might get confused and wander. The staff helps as much or as little as each person needs, doing tasks like housecleaning, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and blood thinner checks, and keeps a consistent caregiver-to-resident ratio as required by Washington state. The home feels friendly and stable-offering 24-hour care, a focus on companionship, and a comfortable spot for folks who can't care for themselves anymore. Some residents stay long-term; others might come for rehabilitation, respite, or hospice support, while many routine medical needs, visits from doctors, podiatrists, or mobile hairdressers can be managed right in the home. Prices start at $5,000 a month, and the owners keep tours open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM so families can see what the place feels like before making any decisions. Shepherds Gate aims to give each resident comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging, whatever their health needs, and tries to offer something that really feels like home.
