Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver was an older facility, but it looked nice. I looked at two rooms there. One was downstairs with a patio and a very nice garden area. But it was a little small and kind of outdated, but they were going to redo that. I looked at one that was a little bit bigger, and I liked it better, but it was upstairs. They do have an elevator, though, so that wasn't bad. The gentleman leading us was very thorough and had a whole packet of stuff for me. We walked along and chatted about everything that we saw. They have movies. They make little trips. You can get rides to the doctor and all that stuff. They do provide meals, but I'm not ready for that yet. There was no adjustment if you didn't want meals. Their menu looked good.
Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
Offers Independent Living
17 Reviews
1000 NE 82nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664
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(844) 325-8230
Reviews of Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
Independent Living Reviews for Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
April 04, 2022
I visited this facility
August 23, 2021
I visited this facility
I went to Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and answered the questions that I had. We did take a tour of the building and saw some of the people. The facility layout and so forth was fine. There's no big problem getting around or moving from one place to the other. They're basically apartments within a big building. They seem to have a nice eating area, common area for people to get together, share things, and communicate with one another.
They seem to have plenty of activities for the people to choose from. It seemed like happy crowd that was there, at least the people that I got to see. There's walking paths mostly around the building, and it looked like places to sit down (if a person were to get too tired of walking). It's a plus because some people are using walkers and things like that. It's nice to get outside and have some place to sit down.
The outside facilities seemed well kept. The parking area seemed to be a little bit small. I only parked only in a particular spot. I didn't really drive around the building itself to see if there were other parking spots. It was a small area for such a large number of people.
June 25, 2021
I visited this facility
I had an in-person tour at Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver. The staff was cordial and very informative. The facility was very nice and very clean.
November 07, 2020
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver was pretty nice. It's an older facility, but it was very clean. The staff was very kind and answered questions for me. It's not an Alzheimer's facility. It's independent living and the few people that I saw wandering the halls looked like they were in their 80s. The three rooms we saw were vacant. There was a studio apartment, a one-bedroom, and one a little bit larger. I was shown where the dining area was, and they put four six-foot round tables together, and every person had a chair and there was only one person to a table. With COVID, there wasn't a lot of activity going on. Most people were in their rooms I would assume, and all the doors were shut. I only saw two people walking around that were not staff. It was very clean. I didn't see paper laying around or trash or empty coffee cups. The lobby was very clean.
March 24, 2020
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement Inn seemed like a nice place. They have a decent size studio apartment. It felt like an apartment complex where everyone was a senior. The dining area was very nice. It looked like it would be a place to easily socialize with people. It was very welcoming and you can have little parties there. They have exercise classes and book clubs. The one thing they had that nobody else that we talked to had was that they take the residents to a place to swim a couple of times a week. They have a big craft group, too. The staff members were great.
October 31, 2019
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver was modest. It was not as luxurious as the others, but it was very nice. I would move in there. They have long-standing staff. The chef has been there for 10 years. The residents I've talked to were very happy there. It's an older facility, but it was very nice and very clean, and everybody was personable. It looked like they did a lot for their residents.
July 10, 2019
I visited this facility
My experience touring Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver was nice and pleasant. The staff members were very pleasant and helpful. The rooms were very nice, except they didn't have a patio and a one-bedroom for my mom at the right price. The dining area was really nice, and the surroundings were quiet and peaceful. They offered services like most independent living places, and provided meals and activities. The facilities were very nice.
June 25, 2019
I visited this facility
Kamlu Retirement Inn-Vancouver was older, but it was clean, and everybody seemed really happy. The staff member did really well with the tour. They were very helpful and answered lots of questions.
January 02, 2019
I visited this facility
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Costs for Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
Services and Amenities of Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $1985
- Independent Living Starting At: $1985/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Resident Capacity: 84
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
Payment options
- Check
Licenses
- State Licenses: 604 848 059
About Kamlu Vancouver Senior Living
Kamlu Retirement Inn provides a fulfilling, independent and affordable lifestyle.
With warm summers, stunning fall colors and mild winters, she'll love coming home to the rustic splendor of Kamlu Retirement Inn.
We are just a few minutes from downtown Vancouver, WA and easily accessible to Portland, you'll love all the convenience and excitement that our central location has to offer.
Enjoy the region's shopping, dining opportunities, excellent health care and unique attractions from your home in the heart of it all.
Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers:
- Private apartment suites
- Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch
- A variety of enriching Social & Recreational activities
- Maintenance-free living
- Weekly housekeeping and linen service
- Local, scheduled transportation
- Most utilities including basic cable
- Pets warmly welcomed
- Home Health Care welcomed
- 24-hour Emergency Call Pendant System with Service
- Free Parking
- Free Laundry Complimentary Use of the Washers & Dryers
Familiar Faces
From our pleasant housekeepers to attentive servers at mealtime, and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, our community is the new extension of your family. We're here to make your life easier in any way we can.
Private apartment suites
Choose from a variety of comfortable senior living apartments in various sizes and configurations allowing you the freedom to furnish in any style that appeals to you.
Built with your comfort and safety in mind
- Our easy-to-maneuver floor plans are ideal for seniors and we offer 24/7 emergency response services.
- We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time.
- Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services.
- Residents are welcome to use outside home health care options that may enable them to continue enjoying life at our community and continue to age in place.
