Memory Care Communities in Vancouver, WA

"I liked The Hampton & The Ashley Inn. Everybody was nice. The marketing director was very nice, very informative, and gave us a tour. I liked it. The facility was very clean and organized. It didn't have a bad smell. There were nice outdoor areas, and it was very secure. They seem to have a lot of activities and things to keep the residents busy. It was relatively small, which was good. It was not tiny, but it wasn't huge either. I would love to have my dad go there. They talked about having an October fest and a little carnival that was inside so that residents could go around to these different booths and do things. They have a music room and a TV room."

"L&s Adult Care Home has a new owner who runs the facility. Her name is Sarah and she was very good. The home was clean. It was old and it's a smaller home care for five adults and interestingly, it was a home for women. So for my mom, that would be fine, and I can understand where that also might be an advantage. The staff was very nice and very helpful with entertaining questions. It's a house that is run by a woman and her husband, and they are parents to one nine-month-old child and a two-year-old, and they live at the facility. So, if you're an older person and you enjoy being around kids and family, which seems to be quite pleasant, that would be awesome. You would have a built-in grandchild to interact with once in a while and nothing can help brighten our day sometimes, but having a little bit of time to maybe play together with the child. For those who don't want the occasional interruption of children or the inevitable times when the kids are tired and upset and need attention from their parents, it might create an environment where there's a little more competition for your caregivers' time. I don't think that overall, it's a negative, I think it's positive that they're a small little family, but it's the kind of thing that could be a risk and the one thing we know with kids growing up is that their needs continuously change. So, it might be something that could get better, because the kids are learning to live with older adults as well, or it may have times when it's not so optimal."

"When I got there at A Place To Call Home 117th Circle, they didn't have any openings, so that didn't work. It's very nice. It's a real country setting. It's on a big piece of land. The outside is probably nicer than the one that I'm at right now, but that doesn't matter to me, because my wife doesn't go out. The staff was very friendly. It's high-end and very nice. It has a regular dining room. They get the people up to eat at the table. It's just a nice place. The courtyard was nice. it's out in the country, so they have a nice view."

"My mother will be moving into The Hampton at Salmon Creek memory care. It seemed like they're well trained and available to the residents when they need assistance. The staff was pretty clear on explaining staffing and the routines of the residents. We have a pretty good communication with the staff. It looked like it's well taken care of. They had very nice amenities. It's cleaned on a regular basis. The staff seemed very kind and friendly."

"My father has lived there for a little over a year. This is perhaps the least clinical senior place in Vancouver- it feels more like a hotel. In addition to well appointed dining halls, there is a formal restaurant and a grill (snack bat and espresso bar) which are open for 12 hours a day- which means you can show up and simply have dinner when you would like with your parent- and there's something to go out to when the weather is too bad to actually go out. They a have a movie theater and live entertainment and movies. They also have a staff-and some of these places have half a crew. In this case, The Quarry has separate medical, food service and care teams - and that means there's a deep bench of people there to help day or night. The food is restaurant quality- hand made and fresh ingredients. There's always an RN on sight, and there's basically two pretty complete medical stations- and they can do quite a bit there without you having to go to the doctor. Yes- its not cheap. But if your parents can do this, it means this is a great place for them - and its not a depressing place for you. They have five levels of care, so they can take you through much of the aging process (some places basically cannot help you beyond a certain point.) Finally its locally owned - and you can tell. "

"A Place To Call Home II 30th Court is a nice high-end place. I didn't see anybody except the girl that was giving me the tour. It didn't have much of a courtyard. The building was excellent. They take really good care of their stuff. It's very clean. It's pretty new."

White Oak Village Memory Care, located at 14715 NE 20th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686, is a dedicated memory care community offering specialized services for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The facility is designed to support the social, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of each resident, fostering an independent lifestyle tailored to individual abilities. The community features 60 private units within a 40,000-square-foot, licensed memory care facility. Its design includes two twin neighborhoods anchored by a central core, providing beautifully daylit common areas and a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational spaces. Amenities such as resident transportation, garden and patio areas, guest parking, housekeeping, and laundry services enhance the residents' quality of life. Engaging activities like music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness programs, gardening, arts and crafts, and offsite excursions are offered to promote cognitive and physical health. White Oak Village emphasizes a person-centered approach, with life engagement programs designed around each resident's specific interests. Daily participation in these activities helps maintain cognitive, sensory, creative, and motor skills. The community is conveniently located near various attractions in Vancouver, WA, providing residents with opportunities for offsite activities and excursions. 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

"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 the home for my loved one and was extremely pleased by the profesional staff that shows such care and compassion to the residents. The facility and rooms wear clean and organized, free of odors and very home like. The ambiance of the home was very welcoming. "

"My father is very happy at Summerplace. Everybody is awesome. He likes everything about it, and we're very happy. Everything is terrific."

"I've visited Sapphire at Firwood Gardens. The people were really friendly, the place was nice and clean, and the building itself was not rundown. The only thing I didn't like was that where my dad would have been there, he'd have to take an elevator and would have to go all the way outside to smoke. So that wasn't a fit for him. The staff seemed helpful, were nice about showing me around, and answered my questions. It seems like they offer a lot of things that the seniors would need. And they have a side that's memory care, so if they started at assisted living, they can transfer out to memory care, so I like that."

"I went to Revere Court of Portland. It's a nice facility. The facility doesn't meet my needs. That's the only reason, it is a memory care facility, and that's not my immediate need. It's clean, looks like it's got a great staff from what I can recall. Everyone seems to be working in harmony with each other. When I was there, it was around lunchtime, and it just seemed to flow. It seems like they worked accordingly. They are restricted by their services, they service only memory care. If you have other needs besides memory care, that's not their priority. That obviously would not be the place."

"My mom is at Creekside Place. It's memory care. I have no complaints with them. I think the facility is clean. They have activities for her, and they keep an eye on her. Whenever she needs to, she can call me. They're very communicative. With regard to my mom's room, the walls were all painted when she moved in. The carpet is clean, and the bathroom is clean. Value for money is probably average. The best feature is the security."

"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."