I liked Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver. It was a small facility, which was a plus in my book. They had a nice fireplace room. They didn't have nearly as big a library or activity room as others, but it's a lot less expensive. There weren't quite as many amenities. The people couldn't have been nicer. The dining area was very nice. The best thing that they had was very good people. Everybody knows everybody. There's a great focus on interactions. The staff was very caring and great.
Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
Offers Independent Living
16 Reviews
1000 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664
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(360) 695-9281
Reviews of Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
Independent Living Reviews for Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
January 02, 2019
I visited this facility
July 31, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Kamlu Retirement Inn is excellent. They have bingo, a baseball game with beanbags, movies one night a week, and activities where they take them out in a bus. My brother-in-law went on a picnic yesterday, and he likes it a lot. It is a good place. We have had an excellent meal there. There are not a whole lot of amenities, like no swimming pool or a workout room, but they have washers and dryers. They have everything my brother-in-law needs. The staff members are all wonderful. I'm very impressed with the staff members and the manager. All of the staff members are very friendly. They make it fun and have a good sense of humor. My brother-in-law couldn't afford another place because he is on a limited income, but he can afford Kamlu Retirement Inn. I like this place. It is older, but he has a room that has been remodeled.
February 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I visited Kamlu Retirement, and I have a friend there. It's an older facility, very comfortable, and their dining facility is very nice, spacious, and attractive. It's nearby and close to things. The dining staff is helpful, thoughtful, and kind. My friend has a 1-bedroom unit, it's a nice size, they all have windows that look out on nice green spaces, the people are friendly, and they seem to be open to doing things together. My friend really liked living there.
July 17, 2017
I visited this facility
Kamlu was a nice place and one of the closer ones to being affordable. The people treated us well, and it was a pleasant visit. The staff was very informative.
January 18, 2017
I visited this facility
I thought Kamlu Retirement Inn would be perfect for my mother. You can have your own caregivers come in if you want and get services as you need them, so you can stay there for a long time without having to move. The location was fine and near the hospital in the neighborhood. The food was fine and in very small portions, but the elderly don't need much.
July 13, 2016
I visited this facility
Kamlu is a nice place in a nice quite area and very clean. It is also priced reasonably, although a little higher than what I like. They have nice people, and their food is good. Everything was good, but it just didn’t have a place for me.
June 22, 2016
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement was very friendly, but the gentleman showing us the facility was pushy. It was very basic but expensive. The common areas were adequate, and they take pets.
Provider Response
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to tour our community and share with us your honest opinion and feedback. We're very happy to hear Kamlu Retirement was friendly, but also regret hearing you found the gentleman conducting the tour to be pushy. We truly do appreciate you reaching out and letting us know your experience. It is always our mission to provide our residents and their families with the highest quality of care and services, and consider anytime we miss that mark or fall short of that goal to be a learning opportunity.
June 08, 2016
I visited this facility
I had a tour at Kamlu Retirement in Vancouver. The place was nice and clean, and the food smelled good. I looked at a small studio room. What I liked best about the place was that everybody was friendly and really care. I just hope they are not that expensive.
May 12, 2016
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement was very clean and the décor was nice. The people were friendly, and we liked that they have couples that live on-site. The food was good as well.
September 29, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
I found Kamlu through Caring.com. Kamlu had an opening when I wanted to move, that's why I'm here. Everything is just fine. The food is good. I've got a studio apartment, which is satisfactory for myself and my two small dogs. It is quite comfortable. They have bingo and games and they go different places and what-not, but I just haven't gotten into those yet. They have a large dining room and I get three meals a day. The food is quite satisfactory. The staff members are very kind people too.
September 29, 2015
I visited this facility
We visited Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver for our mother. It was an interesting place, but it was remote from my sister who's the person who would be the most intimately involved in keeping track of how our mother is doing, so we felt that it was not appropriate. The staff appeared to be competent, and the people with whom we spoke were helpful. Everything was clean. It seemed to be a good place, but as we say, the location was simply not appropriate.
September 14, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother currently lives in Kamlu. It is fine. It is a nice place to live. However, I just want to get my mother in a facility where she can transition to assisted living, and Kamlu does not have that capability; that's why we're looking somewhere else. She likes Kamlu; there is nothing wrong with it other than the food. Food is pretty restricted. A lot of people complained about the food. However, everything else is fine. The rooms are OK. They have little kitchenette and what-have-you. They have different sizes for different places. The facility is older. My mother is OK there. She likes it. What they could improve on the selection of food and cleaning the floors. They have housekeeping provided in their rent, but they don't really clean the floors.
December 22, 2014
I visited this facility
I absolutely loved Kamlu Retirement Inn. I liked them a lot, and the price was very accommodating. They had a walk in closet which I liked. They also had a studio. When I first walked in, I felt like I was at home. There was a big room. It was very clean, and all the people there were very accommodating. They had a beauty shop. They had games that they played. They had Saturday night movie nights. One of the things that I liked with them was that you could go all across United States to any of these facilities, and you could use it and stay at these places free for one week. You would have food and all other things
They also had a little snack bar with healthy food in it, and you were allowed to tell the chef what you would like. There were different varieties of food. It was kind of like an all you can eat buffet. They had cafeteria style, and the food was excellent.
The fellow that dealt with me and the whole staff showed a deep sincerity for helping people. I even had calls from them inviting me to dinner. They had included me like I was already a member because I told them I was very interested.
June 18, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother was at Kamlu Retirement Inn. It wasn’t a facility for intensive care, but for independent living. Some people drove their own cars, and it was kind of like an apartment. They have people who come up to their rooms and clean them. The staff were very good at making sure everything was all right. With their activities, every day they have something going on. They have a bus that would take you shopping if you wanted to go.
May 29, 2014
I visited this facility
At Kamlu Retirement Inn, the environment was very friendly, but I didn't particularly like the apartments because they seemed extremely small. The staff was very nice though, and regarding activities, they have anything you want there. What I like most about this facility is the price. It is very reasonable.
March 29, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
I stayed at Kamlu in Vancouver, WA for a little while. The place is great as well as the staff. Food is great there and they're very efficient in the kitchen. I always ask for an alternative to ham because it seems like they serve a lot of that in these facilities. One time we had salmon and that was great. They just need to improve on the billing.
Costs for Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
Services and Amenities of Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
Costs
About Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver
Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver is located in Vancouver, WA, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
