McKay Healthcare Expansion
For more than 80 years, McKay Healthcare has cared for seniors in Grant County. Now, we’re building on that legacy with an exciting expansion that will bring new living options and services to our community.
The first phase of this project will add a 16-unit assisted living wing and a 16-unit memory care wing. These new spaces will be designed with comfort, safety, and connection in mind, offering more than 40,000 square feet of community areas and private apartments. A welcoming community center will provide places to gather, enjoy a cup of coffee, take part in art classes, or join fitness activities. Outdoor spaces will be thoughtfully designed to support both social life and memory care needs.
This expansion is part of our vision to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) right here in Central Washington. Unlike in Seattle or Spokane, families in our region currently don’t have access to this model of care. A CCRC allows seniors to stay in one place as their needs change, moving from independent living to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing without leaving their community. This approach helps reduce isolation, improves quality of life, and ensures families can stay close together.
This expansion will also benefit the broader community. McKay Healthcare is already one of Soap Lake’s largest employers, and the new facilities will create nearly 30 additional permanent jobs, plus 160 construction jobs. Located next to the local high school, the project will also provide training opportunities for young people interested in healthcare careers.
Our vision is simple: to give seniors in Grant County the ability to age with dignity, stay close to home, and receive the care they need at every stage of life. Phase 1 is just the beginning, with future phases adding independent living, affordable housing, and more resources for our community.
The need is urgent.
Grant County’s senior population has grown rapidly in recent years, and the number of residents living with Alzheimer’s disease is among the highest in Washington. At the same time, there are not enough facilities to meet this demand.
Phase 1 of the project will be shovel-ready by December 2025. With a total estimated cost of $33.6 million, funding will come from a mix of local support, USDA loans, and state and federal grants. Importantly, about 30% of the new rooms will be reserved for Medicaid residents, making this project accessible to families across our rural, low-income communities.