Meals are a frequent point of praise, with some residents also raising dietary concerns.
Several residents describe the food as good or improving, and they mention enjoying specific meal aspects like variety, portions, and cooks who prepare meals well. A few also say kitchen staff are open to suggestions. One reviewer, however, says meals are mass produced and not tailored to dietary needs, and mentions concerns about portion size.
common7 reviews mention this
Clean, well kept community
Residents consistently mention a clean, well maintained setting.
Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and housekeeping, including comments about the environment being clean, clutter free, and well maintained. Some residents also describe ongoing maintenance help when tasks are needed. A different reviewer criticizes the smell during visits, but the overall pattern is that cleanliness stands out to residents and families.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Medication and medical care
Care quality shows mixed feedback around medication and medical follow through.
On the positive side, some residents say medication help is on time and that staff support bathing and transfers. Other reviews raise serious concerns, including missed prescribed medication days and episodes that led to emergency hospital trips due to medical care. Taken together, residents report both helpful medication assistance and gaps that families felt needed improvement.
common18 reviews mention this
Friendly, caring staff experience
Residents repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive to needs.
Across many reviews, residents and families describe caregivers and other employees as caring, kind, and responsive—often mentioning help with daily needs and taking time to listen. Several reviews specifically call out individuals by role or shift, describing them as respectful and supportive. There are also complaints about staff behavior and communication in a few negative reviews, but the predominant theme is positive day-to-day staff interaction.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
95 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Continuing learning programs
Dining room
Family education and support services
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Meal preparation and service
Move-in coordination
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Tri-Cities (1 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Accept incoming residents on hospice
Activities of daily living assistance
Administer insulin injections
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Care with behavioral issues
Coordination with health care providers
Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Respite program
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
Sadowski, Thomas J (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
Safeway Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Restaurants
Burger King (0.3 miles)
KFC (0.3 miles)
Trejo's Mexican Cuisine (0.4 miles)
Cedars Restaurant & Lounge (2 miles)
Ice Harbor Brewing Co. (2 miles)
Burger Ranch (2.1 miles)
El Chapala (2.3 miles)
Cafes
Roasters Coffee (0.4 miles)
Sun Willows Golf Club House Willows Cafe (0.5 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (3.2 miles)
Roasters Coffee (3.5 miles)
Mocha Express (3.7 miles)
Barracuda Coffee Company (4.4 miles)
Physicians
Lourdes Ear Nose & Throat Associates (0.8 miles)
Community Health Center La Clinica Nueva Esperanaza Counseling Center (1.1 miles)
Lourdes Pulmonary Services (1.4 miles)
Miramar Clinic (1.4 miles)
Mid-Columbia Eyecare Center (1.4 miles)
Benton-Franklin Health District (2.4 miles)
Blue Heron Naturopathic Care (2.6 miles)
Transportation
Tri-Cities Airport Baggage Claim (1 miles)
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) (1 miles)
Hospitals
Lourdes Health System (1.4 miles)
Kennewick Public Hospital District (2.5 miles)
Trios Health (2.5 miles)
Trios Health (3.2 miles)
Family Birthing Center (3.2 miles)
Kennewick General Hospital (3.3 miles)
Parks
Desert Dunes Park (1.8 miles)
Columbia Park (2 miles)
Playground of Dreams (2.1 miles)
Eastgate Park (3.4 miles)
Lawrence Scott Park (4.1 miles)
Chiawana Park (4.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Kennewick First United Methodist Church (2.6 miles)
The features offered at Tri Cities Retirement Inn are specifically designed to support residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease by fostering a safe and engaging environment tailored to their unique needs. With 24-hour supervision, residents receive consistent monitoring that ensures their safety and well-being, while assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, promotes dignity and independence. The facility's focus on care for behavioral issues aids in managing the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany cognitive decline. Coordination with healthcare providers ensures that all aspects of each resident's health are managed cohesively, while the dementia waiver allows flexibility in care approaches. Meal preparation and service catered to individual dietary needs contribute to physical health, paired with medication management which guarantees adherence to prescribed treatments. Additionally, programs centered on mental wellness and specialized memory care programming engage residents cognitively and emotionally, fostering a sense of purpose and enhancing their overall quality of life.
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