The Park at University Village Independent Living Community sits at 2735 NE 134th St, Vancouver, WA, and provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care for people aged 55 and above, and the place feels like a small campus where seniors can keep their independence while getting help when they need it, because they've got a big range of services-like help with dressing, daily activities, meals, medicine, and even a hospice waiver for those who need comfort towards the end of life, and for families who need a break, they also offer respite care. The apartments and cottages come in different sizes, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, and the place is designed for comfort, safety, and ease of living, and with amenities focused on comfort, style, and leisure, you'll see well-appointed common areas, a Parlour for playing bridge, a club room for drinks and laughter, and a billiards area to meet and chat with neighbors, plus there's a fitness center for keeping active, and pets are welcome, so furry friends can be part of the community, and there's Wi-Fi all around for staying connected.
Meals at The Park at University Village are a highlight for many, since Chef Darren McGrady, once personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, leads the culinary team and serves restaurant-style food focused on seasonal local ingredients, with fresh, nutritious dishes each day, and a dining room that feels friendly and open so folks can gather and enjoy conversation. The community calendar is always packed, with courses from Washington State University if you want to keep learning, regular TED Talks, guest lecturers, poetry readings, a coffee social, bridge games, and other lifelong learning classes that keep the mind sharp, and outings to places like the International Rose Test Garden and other local spots, so everyone can enjoy what the Vancouver area has to offer and stay active.
The staff, including Amanda McCallum as the director of community relations, Erin Jones as executive director, and Jeremy James Cochran in community relations, are known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, and they make sure the environment stays supportive and friendly, and the advanced safety systems throughout the facility add peace of mind for both residents and their families. The facility includes resources and guidance for long-term care, family caregiving, and insurance, and offers different care levels on the same campus, so if needs change, residents can stay in familiar surroundings, with support available just when it's needed. The living spaces and grounds are always clean and nicely kept, with gallery photos showing both the interiors and exteriors, and residents can join in as much or as little as they want, enjoying privacy when needed and social time when they choose, and with structured programs and daily activities-from billiards to monopoly to educational lectures-there's always a way to make friends or just stay busy. The Park at University Village, as a part of Koelsch Community, stands out for supporting a healthy, connected lifestyle for seniors who want both comfort and opportunities to keep growing.
