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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Assisted Living in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA has 26 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,292/mo. That's below the Washington state median by about 4%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Vancouver

$7,292/mo

Typical range $6,807 – $7,748

Vancouver $7,292 National median $6,528

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What senior care costs in Vancouver

Vancouver figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for assisted living in Vancouver versus Washington and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingVancouverWashingtonNational
25th percentile$6,807/mo$7,255/mo$6,231/mo
Median$7,292/mo$7,600/mo$6,528/mo
75th percentile$7,748/mo$8,260/mo$7,095/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $8,232 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Vancouver's implied rate of about $43 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,742
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,232
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,431

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Minnehaha $7,570 · Five Corners $7,292 · Hazel Dell $7,292 · Orchards $7,292 · Barberton $7,570

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Vancouver, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Vancouver runs about $5,176/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Vancouver lists 9 such properties in our directory. Call the county aging agency at (360) 735-5720 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $8,232). Local assisted living median is $7,292/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Vancouver assisted living median ($7,292/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $8,232/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Vancouver run about $12,622/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 26

A note on counting: we show 26 licensed assisted living providers listed for Vancouver proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

How we rank these: we don't. Sort them yourself.

Providers appear with their government data: CMS star ratings where they exist, license status, capacity, and inspection history. You can sort them yourself. Nobody pays to appear, and nobody pays to move up. If a listing says "Sponsored," a provider paid for that placement and the label says so.

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Free local help worth saving

Vancouver has an estimated population of 195,300. About 32,641 residents (17%) are age 65 or older. Vancouver is located in Clark County, Washington. The median household income is $81,338. Our directory currently lists 26 licensed assisted living providers in Vancouver. Estimated median cost in Vancouver is $7,292 per month, compared with $7,600 per month statewide in Washington.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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  • Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington(360) 735-5720helpingelders.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

    State aging agency
  • Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

    State LTC Ombudsman
  • Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)1-800-562-6900insurance.wa.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • Community Living Connections1-855-567-0252waclc.org

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Vancouver VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Vancouver.

    VA open data
  • Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program
  • Veterans options in Vancouver

    1 licensed VA Community Living Center / State Veterans Home, sourced from VA Access to Care.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →
    VA open data

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

How many assisted living providers are listed in Vancouver, WA?

We currently list 26 licensed assisted living providers in Vancouver, WA.

Is assisted living in Vancouver more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Vancouver's median assisted living cost is about 4% lower than the Washington state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Washington → · Assisted Living cost breakdown → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Vancouver, WA costs $7,292/month (median).

Assisted Living in Vancouver: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers · ElderCareCosts