Independent Living Communities in Vancouver, WA

"I went to Springwood Landing. It was very nice. It's a beautiful community. It was gorgeous actually. They had a lot of amenities, and it looked fairly new. Michelle took us around. She was wonderful, and she was very informative. We had lunch there also, which was very good. We had chicken fried steak. There were lots of food. I only got half done and I said, I can't eat anymore, and the little lady at the other table says, 'Oh, you should have ordered only a half,' and I said, 'We didn't know we could have a half.' The dining area was beautiful. It was very open, it had lots of windows, and it was bright. It is like going into a restaurant. We sat down with a menu, and they had several choices, so it was very nice. They had crafts, they had a billiards room, and they had patios and I like that. The utilities were all paid, and that was great. They have a beauty shop on campus there. They have buses to take you to grocery shopping and doctor's appointments. They had a gym, a craft center, a hobby place, a computer center, and all that. They had raised gardens. It's very nice. The people were very friendly. The staff who gave me the tour was very informative and very friendly. She just let us kind of roam around, too, and we could ask people questions ourselves. It's very nice. The only thing I don't like is that I have to pay for three meals a day, and I'd rather do my own breakfast and lunch and just have dinner. I like cooking and stuff, so that was the only drawback for me. It's pricey but it's brand new, too. The chef even came out and talked to us. He asked how we like the food. He didn't know we were visiting, I don't think, so it's very nice."

"I toured Cogir of Vancouver. It was very clean. The people that lived there seemed to like it. The menu is always very important to me. I've been to a couple of places where mostly all they serve is hamburgers and hotdogs, and that's not good. And the other thing was their security. They had a great security system that most of them didn't. I liked the layout because it had a very usable kitchen, not just the sink and an under-counter refrigerator. You could use the kitchen if you wanted to or have people in, like if your family comes in or whatever. I liked the layout with the two-bedroom ones. It was nice and large, and both bedrooms were opposite on either side of the living area, and they each had their own bathroom and that was great. It had lovely, tasteful decor and colors. They'd put in a carpet if you wante a carpet instead of just whatever the flooring was. It wasn't wood, but it was probably vinyl. They have 24-hour staff. Anytime meals there were just a lot of extras that a lot of them don't have. Also, you can stay in the same place if you need to move to assisted living or memory care. Some of them don't."

"I visited the independent living facility of Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver, and they were good. The facility was very clean, and they had a lot of dining options and activities for the seniors to do. The rooms were pretty and were suitable for the seniors living there. They're not an assisted living place, though. I am not looking for that at the moment, but I also want to look for a place that has step-up care. I met the marketing director, who was very nice and very informative. They gave me a meal voucher and I could come in at any time and have a meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner."

Hazel Dell Assisted Living offers seniors and their families a range of senior living and care services from our inviting community. We give you the freedom to enjoy the activities you love most without worrying about the hassle of household responsibilities. From our restaurant-style dining services that offer an ever-changing menu of new and familiar meals, to a full calendar of events and activities that let you choose your desired level of activity, you're in control of selecting the care and services that are right for you. Here are just some of our Services and Amenities: Diet & Nutrition Communal Dining Room Service Guest Meals Respite Care Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area Personal Care Meal Preparation Staff Training & Qualifications Staff trained in Medication Management Garden Games Hobbies & Recreation Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs Educational Activities/Programs Music Activities/Programs Horticultural Activities Tabletop & Other Games/Programs Facilitated Field Trips/Outings Health Services Hospice Care Medication Reminders Guest Parking On-Site Services Religious Services Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance Transportation & Shopping To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

"My daughter scheduled a tour at Cogir at The Quarry for us several months ago and we recently came back in for another visit and lunch. Everyone stopped to say hi including the wonderful residents. Lunch was great as well! Thank you for the hospitality."

"We chose Parkrose Chateau for my brother. The people there are extremely friendly. It has a very clean atmosphere and is well-kept. All the amenities met his needs and his requirements. They have a one-bedroom that has air conditioning, a living room, a kitchen, and a dining area. It does have quite a bit more closet space than some of the other ones that I've looked at. The only downfall I saw was the sink area, which was very small. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. They got a library and had a pool table upstairs. There are a lot of places for games and watching TV."

"Mom is at MorningStar at Laurelhurst. It is very clean. Most of the caregivers are very caring and loving. They enjoy what they do and care for the residents. There were a few issues at the beginning, but things are better now. No place is perfect. I was given a couple of opportunities to have a meal there, and the food is always very fresh because the memory care patients are always served first. It's nutritious and they have a really good chef. There's a good variety. There are a lot of coloring activities (they have adult coloring books). They also play music and then have movies after dinner. They have other activities that I noticed on the board, like going for a walk and trivia things, but Mom's not interested in any of that stuff. She's very picky. She's always just sitting there, totally bored."

"I toured Calaroga Terrace, and I knew immediately it was not the right place for me. The person who took me around was the most vivacious and the most positive person. Debbie was wonderful. I think she was the marketing manager or the sales manager. She really was a dynamite person, but the place wasn't right for me. The sizes of the rooms were OK, but they did not have stoves. While I am 83, I still love to cook. They provide three meals a day, seven days a week. The place is older. It's a renovated hotel, but it looks tired. I wouldn't fit in there. It's the only high-rise that I toured. I noticed that there were birds that were using the windows on the ninth floor, and I wondered how often the windows got cleaned. Inside, the cleanliness was fine though. They had two libraries, a lounge on each floor, and a craft room. They had the typical amenities that almost all of these had."

"I’m writing this review in hope that it will help those family members, who have been given this difficult decision of the placement of their love ones. I to had this difficulty decision myself, so I’m speaking from experience. The home and clients rooms are immaculate. Kept very clean, no odors. Each room has its own bathroom. Laundry is done by the care team. The food is home made, served hot. They do their best to accommodate the clients likes and dislikes. They have a menu for all dietary needs. It is family owned, therefore the staff are some of their family members. They take pride in the care they provide to each of their clients, meeting each with their specific needs. The home is a loving home. The staff is caring and make time to listen to the family and client individuals needs. I hope that this review will help make it a little easier with this transition. I know that my family and I were will pleased."

"I moved to the Courtyard at Mt.Tabor in Portland. I'm staying in their independent living community. It feels very homey, and the staff is very willing to be interrupted and asked for help. It's a big place, and you could kind of get lost. I find the food very good. They're very generous and very tasty. They have things that I enjoy, like soups and casseroles and things like that. It's very clean, well-managed, and the gardens are beautiful. I have dogs, and walking is very nice. They are on 11 acres of land, so it's like you can go almost anywhere you want. You can see things you haven't seen before or go and smell the roses, or whatever it is that is important for you. The people that I talk to are also happy with it. There was an old movie that I loved called Grand Hotel, and when you walk into the lobby, it's like you're walking into the Grand Hotel. It's silly, but it made a difference for me. They also have a lot of activities. If you did everything that was on the list, you'd be busy from the time you woke up to the time that you went to bed."

"I moved to Solista Gresham by Cogir. What I liked when we first came to see the community was there were smiling faces. Everybody was smiling, happy just to be out and about. We took the tour to see the place, and just about everybody we passed and we talked to had positive feedback. They were just cheerful, happy people. So, I chose right there to move in here. I love the one-bedroom apartment they showed me. It was just what I was looking for. I had dinner that day, but since then the food has been fantastic. The conversations with the other clients are like being a family. There's a lot of teasing and well-wishing as well as. You catch occasional hugs once in a while from people. They explained everything thoroughly to me about activities and the whole thing. It's a family atmosphere. I like that. The staff are all extremely helpful. I had trouble with my mail key, and they were right on it. I had a new key within 15-20 minutes of telling them that I couldn't open the mailbox. I had a box that was too high. My family put it too high for me to unpack. I asked a couple of the staff to help me get it down. They've been very helpful. I love that about the people that work here. They remember your name and call you by name. They're always willing to do what they have to do to make you happy."

"We went to Glenmoore Gracious Retirement Living. They have two-bedroom, two-bathroom units, but none are available at this time. They had a very nice dining room. The building and its surroundings were very nice. We had lunch there, which was pretty good. The staff seemed pretty good, too."

"Brookdale Rose Valley Scappoose was very nice. The food was really good. The layout was great. The rooms were very light and airy. The light was good. They were very nice. It was a little nicer than the other facility. The community was a little bit more alert as a group They had a lot of ladies that were communicating well in the cafeteria, and they seemed to be having a good time. They had a nice library, a pool table, and a puzzle room. I thought it was very nice, and in fact, I told them if Mom chooses to move, I would like her to go there. The staff was really helpful and very good. He answered all our questions. We had a lot of questions, and he was very good. The nurse was good. The kitchen staff was very nice and accommodating. Mom is very picky. We all went to lunch there, and the food was excellent. Mom said the food was cold and wasn't very good, but my sister and I both thought it was good. She had salmon and I had the chicken cordon blue. We tried to mix it up, so we had a variety to try, and it was good."

"I've known Creekside Village Retirement for a long time. I like the manager and I like the room. There's a garden space, too. I've always liked the community and its location. There are lots of activities. I'm looking forward to the exercise classes. I'm sure there are nicer facilities there, but the others cost a whole lot more money, too, while this one is affordable for us."