Hays Plaza Apartments sits at 1005 W 28th St #1 in Hays, KS, and has been in service since 1996, offering 41 low-income units and 90 apartment homes spread across three stories with easy entrance and accessibility features, all designed for older adults, with fully functional kitchens, full bathrooms, and basic appliances in every one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit so people can prepare their own meals if they'd like, and there's even central heating, air conditioning, and utilities like electricity, gas, water, and trash collection included. The community focuses on keeping things comfortable and supportive, providing USDA Section 515 and LIHTC affordable housing, rent subsidies for those earning at or under half the area median income, and project-based rental assistance with some units, and while there's a waiting list, sometimes longer because of the rental programs, there's help applying and understanding options like Section 8 vouchers. Hays Plaza Apartments is managed by staff known for helpfulness and friendliness, with awards for being welcoming and supportive, and the community has been recognized with Best of Senior Living and All Star awards for its atmosphere, activities, and care.
The campus has accessible apartment designs, large outdoor patio areas, a shuffleboard court, rocket and horseshoe areas for games, a community room, and a TV lounge for social time, plus recreational and wellness programs, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia with security and specialized environments, assisted living for help with daily tasks, independent living for those who want their freedom, and in-home aides for companionship and personal care. People are close to almost everything essential, with two hospitals, 22 doctors, 35 restaurants, five pharmacies, seven parks, three transportation services, and seven nearby places of worship, all within easy reach, plus there's a theater for culture and community outings. Nutritious meals get planned and made by chefs with attention to vitamins, minerals, and taste, and there's an on-site food bank serving fresh produce and pantry goods to anyone in need, helping neighbors and supporting those with food insecurity.
Residents have an emergency call system in the apartment for safety, on-site management during office hours, and emergency maintenance available all day and night. The community often wins awards for its care, kindness, and happy environment, offering activities to keep the mind and body active, and hosts scheduled tours when people want to see things before deciding. Hays Plaza Apartments acts as a community resource, reaching out with compassion, support, and generosity along with practical features tailored to make life easier for seniors who want independent, assisted, or memory-focused living, with options matching most needs, and a long-standing tradition of treating people well.
