Hillcrest Assisted Living
Assisted Living / Independent Living / Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation / Continuing Care (CCRC)
Strengths
- +Cleared the last 2 consecutive annual state inspections with zero deficiencies
- +Regulatory performance in top 10% overall with most inspections finding no violations
- +Location scored in top 10%, with reviews highlighting the facility as a warm, well-maintained home
Concerns
- −Property conditions score in bottom 10%, though reviews consistently praise maintenance and cleanliness
- −One fire alarm system malfunction in 2026 required a temporary fire watch, though the issue was corrected within days
- −Out-of-state operator may mean less direct local oversight
Reviews
Exceptional Staff, Outstanding Care
Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional staff professionalism and genuine care for residents, with families noting the warm, well-maintained environment provides significant peace of mind. Multiple reviewers contrast this facility favorably against other Yakima-area options, describing a "jaw dropping" difference in quality. The facility's comprehensive services, friendly atmosphere, and individualized attention have led to strong family recommendations and long-term resident satisfaction.
Incredibly thankful for the wonderful staff here. For many years, they have taken great care to provide a warm, well- maintained, beautiful home for my great aunt, Alma. It gives o
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5 years before mom needed nursing home care, I thought I had found a good Assisted Living facility here in Yakima. I WAS WRONG - I wish I had found THIS facility instead. Once I
Great staff, great building. You can tell that the staff cares about the residents, and that they have cultivated a relationship with each individual.
Inspections(5)
The inspection identified two violations: a fire alarm system malfunction with trouble signals affecting multiple notification circuits and elevator recall systems, requiring a fire watch; and improper oxygen cylinder storage lacking designated full/empty areas. Both violations were corrected on-site during the inspection, demonstrating immediate facility responsiveness. The fire alarm system issue represented a moderate safety concern due to compromised detection capabilities in mechanical areas, but the facility's instant corrective action and implementation of required fire watch protocols prevented escalation of risk.
View original report →Fire alarm system complaint investigated after trouble status noted December 26-30, 2025. Inspection found NAC panel error serving second floor had been repaired January 5, 2026. Facility maintained appropriate fire watch from December 30 through January 5 as required. No violations were found at time of January 8, 2026 inspection.
View original report →The Department of Social and Health Services completed a full inspection of Hillcrest Assisted Living on 07/11/2025 and found no deficiencies. This was a routine compliance determination inspection with no violations identified. No facility response was required as the inspection concluded with a clean finding.
View original report →The initial inspection on 12/3/2024 identified eight routine fire safety maintenance violations including improper power strip use, unsealed ceiling penetrations, missing documentation for sprinkler and fire alarm testing, and debris on exterior sprinkler heads. The facility responded immediately by correcting all issues on-site or providing missing documentation by the follow-up inspection on 1/13/2025, resulting in full approval. All violations were procedural maintenance items with no immediate safety threats, and the facility's prompt comprehensive correction demonstrated exemplary response.
View original report →The Department of Social and Health Services completed a full inspection of Hillcrest Assisted Living on June 14, 2023, and found no deficiencies. The facility demonstrated full compliance with all regulatory standards during the inspection. No violations were identified and no corrective actions were required.
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