Hill Ray Plaza Inc

    801 S Vista Point Dr Ofc 99, Colfax, WA, 99111
    4.4 · 26 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Spotless friendly active comfortable affordable

    I live here and highly recommend it: the place is spotless with a pleasant smell, staff are friendly and attentive, the food is tasty, and my spacious apartment has great storage and a well-stocked kitchen. Daily and monthly activities (including SAIL/exercise classes and bus trips), plus the convenient location across from the hospital, make it an active, comfortable, and excellent-value retirement option.

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    4.42 · 26 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Clean facilities with pleasant smell
    • Friendly, informative, and attentive staff
    • Tasty meals with few complaints
    • Regular daily activities after lunch and dinner
    • Monthly activity calendar and planned events
    • Organized outings and tour bus trips (winery, casino)
    • Good value for money / affordable compared to hotel
    • Spacious, comfortable apartments with ample storage
    • Well-stocked kitchen in apartments
    • Convenient location (across from a hospital)
    • Quiet, comfortable living environment
    • Special events and receptions well executed
    • Exercise programs for older adults (SAIL class)
    • Active retirement atmosphere with social opportunities
    • Pleasant brunches and social dining experiences

    Cons

    • Allegations of theft
    • Bogus contract reported
    • Misrepresentation by management alleged
    • Confusing contract terms
    • Claims of financial exploitation
    • Perceived dishonesty and greed

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the provided reviews is predominantly positive with several strong themes of cleanliness, staff friendliness, good food, active programming, and comfortable, affordable living. Many reviewers emphasize a clean, pleasant-smelling environment and conscientious caretaking of the facility. Multiple comments describe the apartments as spacious, quiet, and comfortable with ample storage and well-stocked kitchens, which contributes to a sense of home-like living. The facility’s location—directly across from a hospital—is repeatedly noted as convenient and reassuring for residents and their families.

    Staff and care quality are among the most consistently praised aspects. Reviewers use terms such as friendly, informative, awesome, and pleasant to describe the staff. Several summaries refer both to general helpfulness and to specific positive interactions (smiles, conversations), suggesting staff-personalized engagement with residents. The positive staff mentions extend to event support and meal service; special events such as funeral receptions are described as well organized and pleasant, reinforcing the impression of thoughtful service and attention to detail.

    Dining and social programming stand out as strengths. Food is described as tasty with few or no complaints, and social meal occasions (brunches, receptions) receive positive comments about quality and atmosphere. Activity programming is robust: reviewers note daily activities after lunch and dinner, a monthly activity plan, exercise classes like SAIL aimed at older adults, and organized outings by tour bus to places such as wineries and casinos. These offerings support an active-retirement lifestyle, and several reviewers explicitly call the community an enjoyable and active retirement place.

    Value and facilities are also emphasized positively. Multiple reviewers state the community represents good value for money and is affordable when compared to hotel stays. The combination of well-maintained apartments, included amenities, social programming, and location near medical services contributes to the perceived value. Cleanliness and ongoing maintenance are repeated themes that bolster confidence in the physical environment.

    However, a notable and serious cluster of negative comments centers on financial and contractual concerns. Some reviews allege theft, bogus contracts, misrepresentation, confusing terms, financial exploitation, and motivations of dishonesty or greed on the part of management. These claims are significant because they speak to trust and resident/family security; even if these allegations appear in a subset of reviews, they are image- and risk-sensitive issues that warrant careful attention. The negative language is strong and specific (theft, bogus contract, financial exploitation), suggesting that at least some reviewers experienced or perceived serious problems related to fees, contracts, or financial interactions.

    In synthesis, the reviews paint a picture of a generally well-run, clean, and socially active senior living community with friendly staff, good food, and helpful amenities—particularly attractive for residents seeking an affordable, comfortable retirement setting close to a hospital. At the same time, the presence of severe contractual and financial complaints introduces a critical concern that contrasts sharply with the otherwise positive comments. Prospective residents and families should weigh the consistently positive day-to-day operational aspects (cleanliness, staff, dining, activities, location) against the need to carefully review contracts and financial arrangements and to seek clarification or references regarding management practices before committing. If management addresses and resolves the contractual and financial concerns, the overall profile from these reviews would remain strongly favorable.

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    About Hill Ray Plaza Inc

    Hill Ray Plaza Inc has been helping seniors in the Greater Colfax Area since 1984, and the place sits on a peaceful hilltop with views and quiet, thanks to its private drive and no through traffic, so folks can enjoy a calm, scenic setting while staying safe. They offer several types of care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, so whether someone wants active retirement or needs help with daily tasks, there are choices. Their independent living cottages have two bedrooms, garages, and garden spaces, while inside, there are studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, including private and shared suites, some even with private showers or whirlpool spas. Hill Ray Plaza Inc has secure memory care units and specialized environments to help seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementias-these are designed to reduce confusion and keep residents from wandering, plus the staff is there around the clock for memory care and skilled nursing support.

    The place offers meals, personal care, and help with things like bathing, dressing, or medication, and there's respite care for short stays, along with skilled nursing and rehabilitation if someone needs more support, wound care, or nursing help day or night. Folks can access programs like LifeCare, Senior Advice, and SeniorScore™, as well as read about senior living topics in their Senior Living Blog if they want extra information. Services like housekeeping, laundry, and house maintenance are included, so residents don't have to worry about chores. There's also home care and hospice care, adult day programs, and congregate living options.

    Onsite, there are lots of amenities-library, chapel, learning center, auditorium, and a performing arts center for cultural or spiritual outings, plus a clubhouse, lounges for social time, computer lab, and arts and crafts room. Recreation is big here, with indoor and outdoor heated pools, a fitness center, bocce, shuffleboard, pickleball, a putting green, walking trails, sand volleyball, and horseshoe pits. Wellness programs and a wellness center with a personal trainer are available, and the place even has a beauty/barber shop. They run scheduled transportation in buses or vans to get residents where they need to go.

    For meals, there's a bistro/grille and private dining rooms, and everyone can enjoy meals together if they want. Small pets are welcome. The whole place is pet friendly and wheelchair accessible, with emergency call systems and security, including cameras and staff keeping an eye out. With Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and extended cable in every room, residents can keep up with news or visit family online. The community also has special housing and support services for those who want a low-cost alternative to assisted living, especially for people 55 and older.

    Overall, the facility provides support for different needs, from people who want active retirement and friends to those needing medical care, while offering safe and pleasant surroundings and staff who help in a straightforward, honest way. Medical services are nearby, and the setting is quiet and serene, offering spots to garden, walk, or relax outdoors. Hill Ray Plaza Inc focuses on giving seniors housing, care, and support, all in one place, aiming for comfort and safety.

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