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Van Vista Assisted Living

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410 W 13th St, Esther Short · Vancouver, WA 9866097 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility is described as clean and comfortable by those who have toured or lived there, the persistent communication issues are a significant red flag. Before committing, ensure you have a reliable, direct contact method for staff, as multiple families have reported being unable to reach the facility by phone.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Van Vista Assisted Living receives limited feedback, with most reviews lacking descriptive text. While some residents and visitors describe the facility as clean and welcoming, others have expressed significant frustration regarding the inability to reach staff by phone.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff5.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Welcoming atmosphere for residents
  • Respectful treatment of residents

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching staff via telephone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what is the daily routine like for residents to ensure they stay active and engaged within this environment?
  • 2When family members have questions or need an update, what is the most reliable way to connect with the staff to ensure we stay in the loop?
  • 3How does your team handle communication during non-business hours or if a family member is calling from out of town?
  • 4Since the atmosphere here is known for being so welcoming, how do you help new residents integrate and build friendships with the other 96 neighbors?
  • 5In the event of a medical concern or an emergency, what is the standard protocol for notifying family members and coordinating care?
  • 6Given the focus on respectful treatment, how does your staff approach personalized care plans to ensure each resident feels truly heard and valued?

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Key Review Excerpts

It is a good, clean, decent respectful place to be, also comfortable as well.

Resident · 2025★★★★

Impossible to reach over the phone, called every number and just cannot get through to anybody.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My friend and I had the opportunity to tour the faciilty.Everyone seemed really nice Its very clean and welcoming.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

7total
16deficiencies
Nov 12, 2025Fire

Previous violations from 09/23/2025 were confirmed corrected on 11/12/2025 inspection.

Modified or damaged electrical wiringIFC 603.2.1 2021

Dryer cord on 10th floor missing exterior sheath.

Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems - MaintenanceIFC 610.1.2 - 2021

Clothes dryers found to have lint build up on floor 10.

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

Holes found in dry storage in kitchen area and floor 10 riser room.

Duct and Air Transfer Openings - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 706.1 2018

Facility failed to provide fire damper report for each damper.

Maintenance (Emergency and standby power systems)IFC 1203.4 2021

Generator panel not functioning as designed; facility failed to provide weekly generator inspection and monthly generator run testing.

Mar 21, 2025Enforcement
$1,000.00Report

Civil fine of $1,000.00 imposed. This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on August 16, 2023, January 20, 2023, September 7, 2022, and March 22, 2022.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210

The licensee failed to provide medication services as prescribed and within the allowable time frames for two residents, resulting in missed medications.

Mar 21, 2025Investigation

Includes follow-up inspection information regarding correction of previous WAC deficiencies (388-78A-2210-1-b, 388-78A-2210-2-a, 388-78A-2210-2-b, 388-78A-2240) verified by Jacob Ubl on 05/21/2025.; Deficiencies regarding medication administration and availability are recurring, with multiple previous citations noted in 2022 and 2023.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Mar 21, 2025

Facility failed to provide medication services as prescribed and within allowable time frames for 2 of 4 residents, placing them at risk for health complications.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected May 5, 2025

The facility failed to provide medications as prescribed and within allowable time frames for 2 of 4 residents, resulting in late medication administration.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240Corrected May 5, 2025

The facility failed to obtain prescribed medications for 4 of 4 residents in a timely manner, due to issues with staff failing to order refills from the pharmacy, causing residents to miss doses.

May 30, 2024Inspection

A follow-up inspection on 07/11/2024 (Compliance Determination 43887) verified that deficiencies related to WAC 388-78A-2484, 388-78A-2484-1, and 388-78A-2484-2 were corrected.

Tuberculosis Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Jul 1, 2024

Facility failed to complete first step TB tests within 3 days of employment for 3 of 3 sampled staff. Facility also failed to complete second step TB test for 1 of 3 sampled staff.

Aug 31, 2023Fire

The inspection report dated 08/31/2023 indicates all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 604.3 2018

Storage in electrical room shall be removed on floor 8

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018

Facility failed to provide 3 year fire sprinkler trip test and 3 year fire sprinkler full flow test

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2018

Facility failed to provide annual generator inspection report that is deficient free

Aug 16, 2023Enforcement
$600.00Report

Civil fine of $600.00 imposed. This is a recurring deficiency previously cited on January 20, 2023, and March 9, 2023.

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

The licensee failed to provide medications as ordered for one resident reviewed, resulting in the resident not receiving medications as prescribed and being placed at risk for health complications.

Aug 16, 2023Investigation

Includes follow-up documentation indicating that deficiencies identified under Intake IDs 92777, 91608, and 91156 were corrected as of 10/13/2023.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Sep 30, 2023

Facility failed to provide medications as ordered for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. Specifically, staff failed to administer PRN Potassium with PRN Furosemide as required by physician orders.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120

Staff failed to monitor a resident's well-being and advocate for physician orders to clarify prescription parameters for diuretic use and weight monitoring.

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