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The Oaks At Timberline in Vancouver, WA

The Oaks At Timberline is a nursing home community in Vancouver, WA.

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The Oaks At Timberline in Vancouver, WA

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  • Interior

    A bright and spacious dining area with tables set up for meals, featuring large windows that allow natural light to fill the space.

  • Outdoors

    A business sign indicating the location of a firm specializing in architecture and engineering.

  • Bedroom

    A comfortable patient room featuring a hospital bed, seating area, and a view from the window.

  • Trees

    Aerial view of a suburban area featuring a mix of buildings, greenery, and roads under a cloudy sky.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden area featuring raised vegetable beds, a table, and lush greenery.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring white cabinets, a countertop with a sink, and various appliances.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy reading room with bookshelves, a comfortable seating area, and plenty of natural light.

  • Office

    A friendly receptionist sitting at a desk, ready to assist visitors in an office setting.

  • Indoor Garden

    A vibrant indoor garden setup showcasing various plants against a green backdrop.

400 East 33rd Street, Vancouver, WA 98663

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

4.1 from 90 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of The Oaks At Timberline

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Caring staff is the main draw

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind, caring, and responsive.

Across reviews, people repeatedly say nurses, CNAs, therapists, and office staff treat residents with patience and respect. Several comments highlight bedside manner, encouragement during rough rehab days, and staff members taking time to address questions and concerns. Even when reviews are negative, they often center on how care felt inconsistent or insufficient, rather than on a lack of professionalism altogether.

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Food quality comes up often

Meal quality is frequently mentioned, with many residents saying the food is good.

Many reviews describe meals as enjoyable, including comments that the food is prepared in-house and that residents like it. One review also specifically mentions a lack of focus on therapy after a discussion with the therapy department, but the dining experience is still described positively for part of the stay. A smaller number of reviews note drawbacks, such as disliking the food or inconsistent meal experiences.

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Therapy and rehab support

Physical and occupational therapy support is a frequent focus in reviews.

Several reviews praise physical therapy and occupational therapy for helping residents regain strength, improve transfers, and progress after hospital stays. Some families describe the therapy team as thorough, motivated, and actively involved in rehab. Others report less favorable experiences, including therapy that felt less regimented or not focused enough, and one review where the expected therapy did not seem to happen.

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Building age and room size

Some reviews say the building feels old and rooms can feel cramped.

A number of reviews mention the facility feeling older, with references to small double rooms and a cramped feel when sharing. One review also contrasts an initial impression of the place seeming run down with later praise for the care. At the same time, other reviews say renovations and upgrades have improved the look and feel of the building, creating mixed impressions across stays.

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Call button and communication concerns

Some reviewers report delays or poor communication around care needs.

Several negative reviews describe problems getting timely help, including accounts of call buttons not being answered as expected. Other reviews mention a lack of clear communication, inconsistent answers, and difficulty reaching leadership or getting updates. A recurring message in the concern reviews is that families felt they needed to be present closely to prevent care from slipping.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 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 (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
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

  • Vancouver Eye Care (0.1 miles)
  • Family medicine clinic (0.2 miles)
  • Ideal Option (1 miles)
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers (3.6 miles)
  • The Vancouver Clinic (4.2 miles)
  • Luke Rosen DO (5 miles)
  • Harpers Playground (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Vancouver VA Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • Firstenburg Tower (4.4 miles)
  • PeaceHealth Southwest Family Birth Center (4.4 miles)
  • Salmon Legacy Creek Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • HCR ManorCare (5.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Relevant Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Compass Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Posies Cafe (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Esther Short Park (1.3 miles)
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (1.5 miles)
  • Douglas Carter Fisher Park (2.5 miles)
  • Luke Jensen Sports Park (3 miles)
  • Vanport Park (3.4 miles)
  • Northgate Park (4.7 miles)
  • Felida Park (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.5 miles)
  • Concourse D (5.2 miles)
  • Alaska Airlines Lounge - PDX (5.2 miles)
  • Concourse C (5.3 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint A/B/C - Portland International Airport (5.3 miles)
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) (5.3 miles)
  • Concourse E (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Beaches Restaurant & Bar (2.2 miles)
  • Island Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Super Taco Express (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • Grapes 'n Growlers (4.1 miles)
  • Local Asian Bistro (4.1 miles)

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