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Van Mall Retirement

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, kind, and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

7808 Ne 51st St, Vancouver, WA 98662110 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 55 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Van Mall is highly regarded for its kind staff and active community life, making it a strong candidate for those seeking an engaging environment. However, given recent reports of management turnover and staffing concerns, we recommend asking specifically about current staff-to-resident ratios and how they handle emergency response during off-peak hours.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

55 reviews on Google
Van Mall Retirement is generally viewed as a warm and welcoming community with a highly praised, attentive staff that makes residents feel at home. While many families appreciate the active social environment and quality care, some recent reviewers have raised concerns regarding high staff turnover and potential management changes impacting the quality of care.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds8.0MemoryN/AComms7.0Value6.0

Strengths

  • Warm, kind, and attentive staff
  • Active social calendar and events
  • Clean, well-maintained environment
  • Pet-friendly policies

Concerns

  • High staff and management turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Concerns regarding staffing shortages and response times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your social calendar looks very active; could you walk us through a few of the most popular events or outings residents are currently enjoying?
  • 2Since Van Mall is pet-friendly, how do you help new residents integrate their pets into the daily routine and living space?
  • 3We value consistent care; how does your leadership team focus on staff retention to ensure residents build lasting, familiar relationships with their caregivers?
  • 4Could you explain your current process for managing call lights or requests for assistance during peak hours to ensure timely support for residents?
  • 5I saw that you engage with feedback online; how does the management team typically use family input to make improvements to the facility's daily operations?
  • 6In the event of a medical need or an emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mother lived at Van Mall Retirement Community for 14 years, from independent to assisted living. Even as her care needs changed over time, she was able to stay in the same apartment and receive the services she needed in the golden years of her life.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

My mom has been a resident at Van Mall Retirement for 2.5 years. She has received great care, especially when a health crisis arose. The care takers are both qualified in their roles and friendly to the residents.

Resident's family · 2023★★★★★

They may not be the best bang for your buck when it comes to luxury but they are one of the kindest staffed retirement homes I’ve been too. Definitely feels like the residents are happy and that the staff cares.

Professional visitor · 2024★★★★★
Source: 55 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

7total
75deficiencies
Apr 16, 2026Enforcement
$800.00Report

Civil fine of $800.00 imposed. This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on August 1, 2025, June 3, 2025, and April 10, 2025.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210 (1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(b)

The facility failed to implement safe medication systems for two residents, resulting in one resident receiving the wrong type of insulin at the wrong time, requiring overnight monitoring.

Apr 16, 2026Investigation

The document references multiple complaint numbers: 199511, 200198, 200113, 201186, 201090, 203677, 205003, 205031, 205993, 207250, 212636, 213996. The medication error was noted as a recurring deficiency previously cited on 08/01/2025, 06/03/2025 and 04/10/2025.; The medication error (WAC 388-78A-2210) was previously cited on 08/01/2025, 06/03/2025, and 04/10/2025.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160Corrected May 22, 2026

Facility failed to provide services agreed upon in the negotiated service agreement for 1 resident. The resident was not escorted to meals and remained on the floor for hours after a fall.

Medication ServicesWAC 388-78A-2210

Medication error occurred where resident was administered short-acting insulin instead of ordered long-acting insulin. This was a recurring deficiency.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78-A-2160

Facility failed to ensure staff followed service plan requirements for escorting a resident to meals.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 22, 2026

Facility failed to develop and implement systems to support safe medication services for 2 residents. One resident received wrong doses due to pharmacy/EMAR errors, and another received incorrect insulin which caused potential life-threatening complications.

Sep 25, 2025Inspection

Follow-up inspection conducted on 09/25/2025; no new deficiencies found. Previous deficiencies related to medication services, negotiated service agreements, and resident records were verified as corrected.; Report includes repeat deficiencies previously cited on 04/10/2025.; Plan of Correction dates listed in the documents are handwritten and indicate a correction date of 5/25/2025.; The report notes a general failure to document specific resident-identified care and service needs in Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) for 7 of 11 residents.; The document specifies that the facility is not required to submit a plan of correction for this consultation deficiency.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210-1-b
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-ii
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-d
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-2-b
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-6
Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390-1
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140Corrected Jul 18, 2025

Facility failed to document specific care and service needs in Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) for 6 of 8 sampled residents (diets, medical devices, vision/hearing deficits, etc.).

Full assessment topicsWAC 388-78A-2090

Facility failed to complete a full assessment within 14 days of admission for 3 of 4 sampled residents (Residents 4, 6, and 11).

Resident rights Notice Policy on accepting medicaidWAC 388-78A-2665

Facility failed to ensure a Medicaid policy was completed and/or documented upon admission for 5 of 9 sampled residents.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210-2
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-iii
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-e
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-3
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-7
Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390-2
Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390Corrected Jul 18, 2025

Facility failed to maintain a current resident characteristic roster (RCR) accurately documenting care needs for Resident 12.

Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130Corrected May 25, 2025

Facility failed to complete a negotiated service agreement (NSA) within 30 days of admission for 3 of 4 sampled residents, and failed to document resident/representative involvement in care planning for 5 of 11 sampled residents.

Responsibilities during inspectionsWAC 388-78A-3140

The facility failed to provide documents requested by the department in a timely manner.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210-2-a
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-a
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-b
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-2
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-4
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-8
Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210

Facility failed to document medication administration (no explanation for missed doses) and allowed expired medications to remain in the medication cart.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected May 25, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 4 of 5 sampled staff completed/documented required orientation, safety, mental health, dementia, basic, or nurse delegation training.

Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390

Facility failed to maintain a current characteristic roster accurately documenting resident care needs and services for 7 of 11 sampled residents.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210-2-b
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-i
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-1-c
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-2-a
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140-5
Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390
Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Jul 18, 2025

Facility failed to ensure staff completed or had documentation for required training (orientation, safety, mental health/dementia, nurse delegation, diabetes) for 3 of 5 sampled staff members.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2462Corrected May 25, 2025

Facility failed to complete/document a national fingerprint background check for 1 of 5 sampled staff (Staff E).

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480

Facility failed to complete TB testing within three days of hire for 3 of 3 sampled staff members.

Jun 3, 2025Enforcement
$1,500.00Report

Letter serves as formal notice of civil fines totaling $1,500.00 for uncorrected deficiencies previously cited on April 10, 2025.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210(1)(b)(2)(a)(b)

Failed to develop/implement systems for safe medication services; two residents did not receive medications as ordered.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474(20)(a)(b)(c)

Failed to ensure or document required long-term care worker training for three staff members.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)(c)(d)(e)(2)(a)(b)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)

Failed to document plans for specific resident care and service needs in negotiated service agreements (NSA) for six residents.

Resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2390 (1)(2)

Failed to maintain a current resident characteristic roster (RCR) accurately documenting care needs for one resident.

Apr 10, 2025Investigation

The document references multiple complaint numbers: 159159, 159271, 163435, 165765, 165926, 168225. Investigation summary reports included for intake IDs 165765, 159159, and 163435.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160

Facility failed to provide agreed upon services regarding showers, medication management, meal escort, and meal delivery.

StaffWAC 388-78A-2450

Facility failed to provide sufficient, trained staff to furnish services and care needed by residents consistent with their negotiated service agreements.

Nov 14, 2024Fire

Facility has had recurring violations across multiple inspections.

Storage in buildingsIFC 315.3 2021

Wheelchair by room 305 found against heater in hallway

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2 2021

Electrical cover found broken in break room

Standby PowerIFC 0604.3 2021

Facility failed to maintain proper clearance around electrical panel in laundry room, floor 3 storage

InspectionIFC 606.3.3.1 2021

No gap shall be present in hood system filters

Appliance Connection to Building PipingIFC 606.4 2021

Strain protection shall be installed/reinstalled on gas appliances in kitchen

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire resistance rated construction inspection; holes found in game room ceiling, kitchen ceiling, break room wall, maintenance office work shop, and storage closet ceiling

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2021

Facility failed to provide annual fire door inspection that included measurement of door gaps; doors throughout found to have excessive gaps

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Break room door found to have missing self-closure and crash bar fails to latch automatically

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility failed to provide 5-year FDC hydrostatic testing report and quarterly fire sprinkler inspection; sprinkler trim ring missing in game room; fire sprinkler head by room 310 had excessive dust; kitchen sprinkler heads had grease/material build-up

Carbon Monoxide DetectionIFC 0915.1 2021

Facility failed to provide carbon monoxide detection as required

Clear WidthIFC 1003.3.4 2021

Facility failed to maintain clear width of exit near room 305

Securing Compressed Gas ContainersIFC 5303.5.3 2021

Unsecured compressed gas cylinder found in kitchen

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Facility failed to provide fire drill during the first quarter of 2024 for second shift; instructions on portable fire extinguishers and kitchen hood system actuation not provided to new employees

Nov 14, 2024Fire

Inspection conducted by Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau. Status is Disapproved.

Storage in buildingsIFC 315.3 2021

Wheelchair found against heater in hallway

Open electrical terminationsIFC 603.2.2 2021

Electrical cover found broken in break room

Standby PowerIFC 0604.3 2021

Failure to maintain proper clearance around electrical panel in 3rd-floor laundry room storage

Inspection (Hood systems)IFC 606.3.3.1 2021

No gap present in hood system filters

Appliance Connection to Building PipingIFC 606.4 2021

Strain protection missing on kitchen gas appliances

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-resistance)IFC 701.6 2021

Failure to provide annual fire resistance rated construction inspection; various holes found in ceilings and walls

Inspection and Maintenance (Fire doors)IFC 705.2 2021

Failure to provide annual fire door inspection; excessive gaps found in doors throughout facility

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

Break room door missing self-closure; crash bar fails to latch

Securing Compressed GasIFC 5303.5.3 2021

Unsecured compressed cylinder found in kitchen

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler)IFC 903.5 2021

Missing 5-year hydrostatic report; missing quarterly inspections; missing trim ring; excessive dust and grease on heads

Fire DrillsWAC 212-12-044

Missing fire drill documentation for Q1 2024; missing annual staff training on extinguishers and hood systems

Carbon Monoxide DetectionIFC 0915.1 2021

Facility failed to provide required carbon monoxide detection

Clear WidthIFC 1003.3.4 2021

Failure to maintain clear width of exit near room 305

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