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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Vancouver, WA for 2024

Vancouver, Washington, is a convenient option for nursing home residents. This vibrant city is located on the Columbia River across from Portland, which gives seniors access to world-class health care at the Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center and nationally ranked OHSU Hospital. Since Vancouver is home to 184,463 residents, including 29,300 senior citizens, the city provides a wide range of services to help those facing age-related changes.

Local nursing homes admit adults who are being discharged from the hospital as well as those who are unable to live safely in other settings. A nursing home in Vancouver costs an average of $10,083 per month for a semiprivate room and $12,349 for a private room, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Seniors who don’t require 24-hour medical monitoring and prefer to avoid transitioning to an institutional health care facility can consider assisted living or in-home care instead. Both options offer substantial cost savings along with greater independence.

This guide includes information about Vancouver nursing home prices, local providers and free programs that can help seniors access long-term care or develop a plan for aging in place.

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Nursing Home Costs in Vancouver, Washington

According to Genworth Financial, nursing homes in Vancouver charge $12,349 per month for private rooms and $10,083 for semiprivate rooms on average.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home prices in the Vancouver area are about $500 higher than the state median of $9,581 and $2,300 higher than the national average of $7,756. However, nursing home prices are higher than average across the region. To the south, seniors in Salem pay $553 more per month at $10,646. Prices are very close to the state median in Olympia. Seniors looking for a better value may consider Longview or Yakima, where nursing homes charge $1,870-$2,175 less per month.

Vancouver

$10,083

Washington

$9,581

The United States

$7,756

Longview

$8,213

Yakima

$7,908

Olympia

$9,520

Salem, OR

$10,646

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Skilled nursing facilities are significantly more expensive than other forms of care due to the level of medical support provided. Homemaker services and home health aide assistance cost about 40% less at $5,815-$5,911 per month, respectively. Assisted living averages around $4,831, a savings of 52%. Adult day health care costs just $3,510 per month, a 65% savings. However, this service doesn’t provide a comparable level of care.

Homemaker Services

$5,815

Home Health Aide

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$3,510

Assisted Living Facility

$4,831

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,083

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$12,349

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Vancouver, Washington

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Vancouver, Washington

Government agencies and nonprofits provide a variety of resources to help older adults in Vancouver live safely in the community. For more information about long-term care and in-home alternatives, contact these organizations.

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Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington(360) 694-8144This Area Agency on Aging provides information and assistance to area seniors aged 60 and older. It also serves disabled adults, informal caregivers and industry professionals. Programs include healthy aging courses, Medicare plan comparisons, transportation and caregiver assistance. The agency’s long-term care ombudsman offers impartial, confidential advice to nursing home residents and families who need help accessing care.
Vancouver Home & Community Services(360) 397-9500The division of Home & Community Services administers Medicaid long-term care benefits and develops services that help older adults live safely and independently. Its current programs focus on home health care, nursing services, dementia and caregiver supports. Staff members coordinate needs assessments and work with case managers to arrange direct services. Seniors can learn more about these options through Community Living Connections.
Meals on Wheels People(503) 953-8111Founded in 1969, this Meals on Wheels program serves seniors in Vancouver, Clark County and surrounding parts of the Portland metropolitan area. It offers home-delivered meals Monday through Thursday to residents aged 60 and older at a cost of $7.39 per meal. Clients are encouraged to contribute as they’re able. Additionally, it operates a dozen congregate meal sites, including centers that offer ethnic menu options.
Community in Motion(360) 694-6577This multipurpose nonprofit agency is dedicated to providing accessible transportation to seniors, Medicaid beneficiaries and vulnerable adults in the Vancouver area and five Washington counties. In 2019, it provided more than 460,000 rides to 13,000 clients. It offers nonemergency medical transportation, dial-a-ride services and trip planning assistance in partnership with C-Tran, the Washington State Department of Transportation and other partners.
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center(360) 693-7030Supported by donations, this nonprofit organization helps military veterans and families meet their basic needs, access community-based services and obtain government benefits. It manages a financial assistance fund, and its veterans’ service officers can help with issues related to health care, long-term care, pensions, disability payments and transportation.

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Doug

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Review of Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park

My wife received excellent care during her rehabilitation. The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was consistently supportive and professional even in the face of potential challenges...

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Hi Doug, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you have had a positive experience with us at Cascade Park!

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Sara S.

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Review of Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park

The nurses and aides at Avamere are kind and friendly and the facility is very clean. Unfortunately we experienced continued issues with my mother's care and safety, and would not recommend this...

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Hi Sara, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you found our nurses and aides kind and friendly and that the facility was clean. If you would like to contact us and talk...

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Mark

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

Review of Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park

My mom is in Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park. They do a good job with the food and the service. They're so short-staffed that they can't get the physical therapy schedules like they should...

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Hi Mark, thank you for taking the time leave us a candid review. We are so glad your mom is having a positive experience with us at Cascade Park, and we appreciate your input as we continue working...

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