The Watermark at the Pearl
1540 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
"Find the perfect place to call home in the Pearl District – with no buy-in. The Watermark at the Pearl is a progressive, dynamic communit..."
READ MOREVancouver 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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1540 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
"Find the perfect place to call home in the Pearl District – with no buy-in. The Watermark at the Pearl is a progressive, dynamic communit..."
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"I had a tour of Harvest Homes. I had spoken to the administration and some of the staff there. I've even talked to some of the residents. My first impression was that it's a small facility. They serve something like 18 people in memory care. They hav..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Specialized Dementia Care Program | (866) 743-5144 | Offered 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) 487-7050 | This 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) 562-6028 | Ombudsmen 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) 513-5754 | This 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. |
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.
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Charles
5
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
5
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
3
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...