Van Mall Retirement in Vancouver, WA

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Van Mall Retirement in Vancouver, WA

Van Mall Retirement is an assisted living community in Vancouver, WA.

Information last verified:

7808 North East 51St Street, Vancouver, WA 98662

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 53 reviews
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Overall Review of Van Mall Retirement

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Care teams and continuity stand out

Residents describe care that follows needs over time with coordinated support.

Several reviews describe responsive care when health needs change, including a time when a health crisis arose. One long-term resident and family member specifically say their loved one could stay in the same apartment as they moved from independent to assisted living. Another review notes their family’s care needs eventually exceeded their budget, after which they had to move.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe kind, welcoming staff who respond to concerns.

Across many reviews, people emphasize that the staff is friendly and caring, and that residents feel supported day to day. Several reviewers mention staff being helpful and taking time to make people feel welcome, including during visits. A few residents also raise serious concerns about turnover and staffing shortages, focusing on what that could mean during emergencies.

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Dining is often praised

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with multiple residents calling out the quality and service.

Multiple reviews point to strong food and an enjoyable dining experience, including one that highlights restaurant-style service and chef-driven meals. Others say dining was easy, and several describe food as very good or better than expected. One reviewer is less positive, saying the food could be better, even though they rated other aspects positively.

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Planned activities keep residents engaged

Residents regularly mention lots of events and scheduled activities.

Reviews frequently describe daily or planned activities, including outings and resident engagement. Some reviewers say their loved ones take advantage of activities, while others talk about community events and fitness-focused programming. One visitor also notes that during their time at the community, they saw many daily activities.

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Turnover and staffing concerns

A minority of reviews raise concerns about turnover, staffing shortages, and building upkeep.

Some reviewers attribute problems to new ownership and ongoing turnover in management and staff. One review specifically mentions chronic staffing shortages and questions how quickly help would arrive in critical moments, and it also says the building needs repairs. These concerns come alongside many positive staff experiences, so it appears more mixed than the broader praise.

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Features

Housing

  • 85 resident community capacity 85 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International (5 miles away) Portland International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walmart Fuel Station (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers (0.9 miles)
  • The Vancouver Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Vancouver Eye Care (3.9 miles)
  • Family medicine clinic (3.9 miles)
  • Ideal Option (4.4 miles)
  • Luke Rosen DO (4.7 miles)
  • Entofficedotorg Plic (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Final Draft Taphouse (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.3 miles)
  • Super Taco Express (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • Beaches Restaurant & Bar (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Douglas Carter Fisher Park (1.4 miles)
  • Luke Jensen Sports Park (2.3 miles)
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (3.8 miles)
  • Esther Short Park (4.6 miles)
  • Hockinson Meadows Community Park (5.1 miles)
  • Vista Meadows Neighborhood Park (5.2 miles)
  • Heritage Park (6.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (3.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth Southwest Family Birth Center (2.4 miles)
  • Firstenburg Tower (2.5 miles)
  • Vancouver VA Medical Center (3.5 miles)
  • HCR ManorCare (4.9 miles)
  • Salmon Legacy Creek Hospital (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse D (4.7 miles)
  • Concourse E (4.8 miles)
  • Concourse C (4.8 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint A/B/C - Portland International Airport (4.8 miles)
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) (4.9 miles)
  • Alaska Airlines Lounge - PDX (4.9 miles)
  • Portland Airport Rental Car Center (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Summit View Church (5.4 miles)

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