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Fort Vancouver Post Acute in Vancouver, WA

Fort Vancouver Post Acute is a nursing home community in Vancouver, WA.

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Fort Vancouver Post Acute Fort Vancouver Post Acute

8507 Northeast 8Th Way, Vancouver, WA 98664

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

3.9 from 30 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
6

Overall Review of Fort Vancouver Post Acute

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care shows up everywhere

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive to questions.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly point to staff members as a reason they feel comfortable—often calling out kindness, responsiveness, and good communication when questions come up. Several reviewers describe staff going above and beyond with day-to-day care or support when residents have a harder day. A small number of reviews are much less positive, including complaints about communication and how care was handled during serious health moments. Even with that split, the overall volume of feedback centers on staff interaction and support.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep vary

Some residents and families praise cleanliness, but others report serious cleanliness and odor issues.

Several reviews describe the facility as clean and tidy, with comfortable, well-kept spaces. Others mention problems that stand out—like an awful smell on arrival and a bed bug issue that persisted for months. One reviewer also notes the building needs a little TLC because it is older. Taken together, cleanliness feedback runs from consistently positive to very concerning in a few accounts.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining earns a couple praises

A few reviewers specifically call out the food as a highlight.

Some families mention that their loved one enjoyed the meals, including one who said the resident loved the food. Another review describes the food as great and adequate during a short stay. These comments reinforce that dining can be a positive part of the experience, though it’s not the most frequently discussed topic in the set of reviews.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents socialize

Reviews describe social activities and events that help make the days feel more connected.

Multiple reviews mention community activities that support socializing, with one describing planned events the resident enjoyed. Another highlights a variety of activities and community gatherings, including celebrations and discussions. A separate review mentions residents being welcoming and also brings up the idea of a more communal, day-to-day environment. Overall, activities and social life show up as a recurring comfort factor in the feedback.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Safety and care follow-through are mixed

Safety and care experiences are mixed, with some reviewers raising concerns about monitoring and incidents.

While many reviews emphasize support and reassurance, a set of negative accounts raise red flags about how safety and care were handled. One reviewer describes delayed responses to call lights and criticizes the lack of hourly checks. Others report serious concerns such as a bed bug problem and multiple falls after a hospital release. There are also complaints about communication and visiting access during difficult health events. These are significant issues in the reviews, even though they are not the majority of feedback.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (3 miles away) Portland International (3 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

Physicians

  • The Vancouver Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers (1.4 miles)
  • Vancouver Eye Care (4.3 miles)
  • Family medicine clinic (4.3 miles)
  • Ideal Option (4.3 miles)
  • PeaceHealth Family Medicine (4.5 miles)
  • ZoomCare (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth Southwest Family Birth Center (0.2 miles)
  • Firstenburg Tower (0.3 miles)
  • Vancouver VA Medical Center (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros. Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Relevant Coffee (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Final Draft Taphouse (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • Henry's Tavern - Portl (2.7 miles)
  • Beaches Restaurant & Bar (3.3 miles)
  • Island Cafe (4.1 miles)
  • Hopworks Urban Brewery (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse D (2.5 miles)
  • Concourse E (2.6 miles)
  • Concourse C (2.6 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint A/B/C - Portland International Airport (2.6 miles)
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) (2.6 miles)
  • Portland Airport Rental Car Center (2.7 miles)
  • Alaska Airlines Lounge - PDX (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Douglas Carter Fisher Park (2.9 miles)
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (3.3 miles)
  • Luke Jensen Sports Park (4.3 miles)
  • Esther Short Park (4.3 miles)
  • Heritage Park (4.6 miles)
  • Woodlawn Park (4.9 miles)
  • Clearmeadows Park (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Rose Catholic Church (5.9 miles)
  • Summit View Church (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Hollywood Theatre (6.5 miles)

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