Vancouver Specialty and Rehab Care
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly competent respiratory therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 79 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the facility has a strong reputation for respiratory and physical therapy, the recurring reports of neglect and ignored call lights are critical red flags. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a plan for frequent, unannounced visits and maintain direct contact with the social services department to monitor your loved one's care plan.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
79 reviews on Google“Vancouver Specialty and Rehab Care receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the respiratory and physical therapy departments for their dedication, while others report severe neglect and safety concerns. Frequent complaints highlight slow response times to call lights, poor communication regarding patient transfers, and cleanliness issues. Families should be aware that experiences appear to vary significantly depending on the specific staff members on duty.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly competent respiratory therapy team
- Effective and motivating physical therapy department
- Compassionate and attentive individual nursing staff
- Smooth admission and coordination process
Concerns
- Slow or non-existent response to call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor communication with family members regarding transfers and status (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Unsanitary conditions and persistent odors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Theft or loss of personal property (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate staffing levels, particularly on night shifts (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 81 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's focus on respiratory and physical therapy, how do you ensure these specialized services are integrated into the daily routine for residents?
- 2Could you walk us through your current process for updating families on changes in a resident's health status or unexpected transfers?
- 3I noticed some feedback regarding response times to call lights; what is your current protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance, especially during the night shift?
- 4What specific steps are being taken to maintain high standards of cleanliness and odor control throughout the facility?
- 5How do you manage the security and labeling of personal belongings to prevent items from being misplaced?
- 6Since staffing levels can fluctuate, how do you ensure that residents' needs for medication management and daily care are consistently met?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The respiratorythrrapy department is very competent and caring. I would recommend them to anyone who is needing respiratory rehabilitation or long term care.”
“Although there were a couple of hiccups, this was a good place to begin my healing journey after a difficult, intense hospitalization. Everyone I met was very kind. I want to particularly note the CNAs. They all have a job, but are also aware that they have a calling.”
“My sister stayed here for almost 2 months after heart surgery. Every time I visited it was clean and everyone was so nice. I feel this place is a well oiled machine.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing multiple complaints that led to federal deficiencies, including issues with resident care assistance, family notifications, and care plan participation. The most recurring problems involve emergency preparedness systems, fire safety equipment, and electrical systems that have appeared across multiple surveys, though all deficiencies have correction dates. Recent complaints in 2024-2025 involved neglect reporting failures and inadequate nutrition, signaling ongoing care quality issues that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Feb 24, 2026Routine28
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Dec 9, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Apr 29, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jan 9, 2025Routine32
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Jan 9, 2025Complaint6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Mar 21, 2024Routine30
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 13, 2023
$19,841
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Vancouver Specialty and Rehab Care
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Schmukler, Yehuda
Owner
Key personnel
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