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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vancouver, WA for 2024

Vancouver is a large city with over 190,000 residents, making it the fourth-most populous city in Washington. Despite its large senior community, which makes up about 16% of the population, the rate of Alzheimer’s-related deaths is dropping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that between 2016 and 2020, the percentage of deaths in the region attributed to Alzheimer’s dropped by half a percentage point, even though the total number of deaths went up by 23%.

Providing dementia care to someone with mild to moderate dementia can be challenging, and many Vancouver families turn to residential memory care facilities that offer a caring, therapeutic environment. There, residents can enjoy nutritious daily meals, have personalized care plans and participate in failure-free, engaging social and recreational activities. Facilities also offer secured outdoor spaces where residents can safely explore walking paths and gardens.

This guide provides in-depth information on memory care in Vancouver, highlighting how local care costs compare to rates in other Washington cities and giving an overview of resources available to seniors and families affected by dementia.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Vancouver

The licensing, certification and regulation of memory care facilities in Washington fall to the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, which is part of the state’s Department of Social and Health Services. Memory care facilities are considered assisted living facilities under state law.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Vancouver

  • In general, the state of Washington has a higher cost of living than the average state in the U.S. On a scale where 100 represents that national average, Washington scores 118.7. On the positive side, Vancouver is slightly cheaper than the rest of the state, scoring a 114.3 overall on that same scale, and its health care costs and utilities rank much lower than average.
  • The Pacific Northwest has a reputation for wet weather and gray skies, and Vancouver reflects it: This city only gets 143 sunny days a year, compared to the national average of 205. Rainfall is slightly above average, with 42 inches of rain per year versus the U.S. average of 38. However, snow is a fairly rare occurrence here; Vancouver averages a mere 3 inches per year. 
  • At 8.4%, sales taxes in this area are nearly 1 percentage point over the national average of 7.3%. However, Washington state has no personal income tax, which can make it a particularly appealing retirement location for seniors.
  • With the bustling city of Portland just over the Columbia River from Vancouver, seniors have near-immediate access to a number of highly respected Oregon hospitals. OHSU, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center are all ranked in the top five of state medical facilities by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Vancouver’s mild temperatures are excellent for seniors who prefer to avoid extremes of hot and cold. High temperatures range from the mid-60s to the low 80s from May to October, and even in the winter months, the low temperatures flirt with freezing but rarely drop below 32 degrees.

Paying for Memory Care in Vancouver

The cost of memory care is about 20%-30% higher than that of assisted living as memory care usually represents an additional level of service for residents of such facilities. We’ve estimated memory care costs as 25% higher than the assisted living costs reported by the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Regional memory care is quite expensive. Vancouver’s monthly cost of $6,219 is far below the Washington state average of $7,500 but also far above the U.S. average of $5,625. Spokane is just below Vancouver’s costs at $6,110. Walla Walla’s prices are relatively low at $4,014. Seattle tops them all with an estimated monthly cost of $8,438.

Vancouver

$6,219

Washington

$7,500

The United States

$5,625

Seattle

$8,438

Spokane

$6,110

Walla Walla

$4,014

The Costs of Other Types of Senior Care

Vancouver’s other local care options are also quite pricey. Seniors looking to stay in nursing homes face five-digit prices, with $11,777 per month required for a private room and $10,611 for a semiprivate one. Homemaker or home health aide services are nearly $1,000 more expensive than memory care at $7,146. Assisted living, at $4,975, is approximately $1,200 cheaper than memory care. The least expensive option is adult day health care, which carries a cost of $2,708 a month.

Memory Care

$6,219

Homemaker Services

$7,146

Home Health Aide

$7,146

Adult Day Health Care

$2,708

Assisted Living Facility

$4,975

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,661

Nursing Home (private room)

$11,777

Note: Data for Vancouver was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Vancouver

In Vancouver, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Washington page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Washington

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Vancouver

Seniors living with dementia can take advantage of a number of programs maintained by both private and government organizations. These Vancouver-area programs can help older adults find financial support, make social connections and address concerns about quality of care.

ResourceContactService
Specialized Dementia Care Program(866) 743-5144Offered and administered by the Washington DSHS, this program is intended to provide funding for memory care for adults in state assisted living facilities. Adults taking advantage of this package receive personalized care plans developed with the help and input of their family members, among other benefits. The DSHS works directly with assisted living facilities to provide this program.
Luepke Senior Center(360) 487-7050This social hub for Vancouver's older adults offers a wide variety of recreational activities. In addition to painting clubs, knitting clubs, book discussion groups and card games, the Luepke Center holds a popular weekly live-music dance night for seniors.
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 562-6028Ombudsmen are charged with acting as investigators of complaints regarding quality care in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and similar long-term care situations. Such complaints can be filed by any person or group who believes the welfare of residents to be at risk. In addition to helping resolve issues with quality of care, ombudsmen can also work with families to offer advice on choosing facilities best suited to a specific family member's care needs.
HOPE(360) 513-5754This organization offers emotional support for people caring for those with dementia. In addition to running weekly support groups, HOPE also partners with the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington to provide community education about cognitive issues.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Vancouver

Vancouver Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charles

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Hampton & The Ashley Inn

My wife is at the Hampton & the Ashley Inn. It's a warm setting. The staff are caring. The facility is very clean and pleasant. The staff members are very helpful. If I come in and I can't find my...

Provider response

Thank you, Charles, for your wonderful review of The Hampton & Ashley Inn. We are honored that we can provide support to your wife, as well as all of our ladies and gentlemen!

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ReviewerFC041923A

I visited this facility

Review of The Hampton & The Ashley Inn

I visited The Hampton & The Ashley Inn. I'd give it a ten out of ten. It was beautiful and clean, and we were greeted by the receptionist right away. There was a place to sit and wait. It was...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We take pride in providing the finest living experiences in senior living and are glad that you could feel the difference! Angie Roush...

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Reviewer#LD020723A

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Cogir of Glenwood Place

My friend is at Cogir of Glenwood Place. He's only been there for a few months and they've already increased the fees in the memory care unit. And then there is a fee increase for living in the...

Provider response

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness, safety, and activities our property conducts. It warms our hearts...

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