Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home

    819 NE 155th Cir, Vancouver, WA 98685
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring staff, cozy home, peace

    I placed my mom in this small six-resident home and couldn't be happier - Crystal and her knowledgeable, caring staff give personalized, attentive care, the house is clean, cozy and beautifully decorated for holidays, and the home-cooked meals are fantastic. The warm, family-like atmosphere and owners' hands-on attention give me real peace of mind; I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.43·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Personalized, attentive care
    • Small resident community (six residents)
    • Compassionate, knowledgeable staff
    • Welcoming, family-like atmosphere
    • Home-cooked, high-quality meals
    • Large resident rooms
    • Clean and well-maintained property
    • Festive holiday decorations and events
    • Secure, cozy environment
    • Responsive on-site management
    • Peace of mind for families
    • Strong recommendations from families

    Cons

    • Management communication tone issues
    • Inconsistent responsiveness during critical or end-of-life periods
    • Variability in care consistency across shifts
    • Limited activity and social options due to small resident census

    Summary of reviews

    Whipple Creek Senior Estate is a small, six-resident adult family home that draws frequent praise for its highly personalized care model. Many families describe a warm, family-like atmosphere with attentive, knowledgeable caregivers and an on-site manager who is viewed positively by numerous visitors. The facility's scale appears to enable individualized attention, which reviewers link to greater family confidence and a sense of security for their loved ones.

    Care quality is generally described as strong: staff are characterized as caring and capable, and reviewers highlight attentive day-to-day assistance that provides peace of mind. However, there are isolated but meaningful concerns about care consistency during critical periods, including end-of-life responsiveness. These accounts suggest a potential gap in how the facility manages and communicates about high-acuity or rapidly changing care needs. Prospective families should ask specific questions about staffing patterns, after-hours coverage, and protocols for escalating clinical concerns.

    Dining and daily life are commonly noted as strengths. Reviewers emphasize home-cooked, high-quality meals and a welcoming dining environment. The property itself is described as attractive and well maintained, with large resident rooms, clean common areas, and a cozy, secure feel. The home is often decorated extensively for holidays, which contributes to a festive, home-like atmosphere.

    On management and communication, impressions are mixed. While some reviewers single out the manager for positive engagement, others describe abrasive or abrupt communication from leadership that affected family interactions. This indicates that communication style and family relations may vary depending on which staff or leaders are involved. Families considering the home should observe staff–family interactions and clarify expected communication channels and escalation paths.

    Activity programming and social variety reflect the facility's small size: reviewers note a home-centered, family-like social environment but the limited census naturally constrains the scale and variety of group activities available. For some residents this is a benefit; others may prefer a larger programmatic offering available at bigger communities.

    Overall, Whipple Creek Senior Estate presents as a well-kept, intimate option with strong strengths in personalized care, food, and a homelike environment. The main operational risks described relate to variability in care responsiveness during critical periods and uneven management communication style. Families touring the home should verify staffing and clinical escalation procedures, review end-of-life care practices, and observe direct interactions between leadership, staff, residents, and visitors to assess fit.

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    Location

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    Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home is located at 819 NE 155th Cir, Vancouver, WA, 98685.

    About Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home

    Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home sits on a quiet acre in Vancouver, Washington, serving Clark County in the 98685 zip code with six licensed beds. The home focuses on personal care and a family-like setting, giving residents help with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and meals, while also encouraging independence. The staff provides round-the-clock support, medication help, memory care, and help with incontinence. Residents can choose from private or shared living spaces, including studios, one-bedroom suites, or shared apartments, all with wheelchair access, showers, and tubs. Meals cater to different needs with options like vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, allergen-free, diabetic choices, healthy snacks all day, and there's a bistro and communal kitchen for a homelike experience. Amenities include high-speed internet, cable television, central air, a garden, a wellness center, theatre room, arts and crafts, large screen TVs, and a concierge service. The home offers transportation at a cost and has parking for residents, with easy access to public transportation. Nurses and other professionals help with care for people with higher medical needs or memory issues like dementia and Alzheimer's. Whipple Creek Senior Estate provides both long-term and short-term care, with services regulated by state authorities and licensed under Washington license #750136. Residents can join social activities, enjoy massage therapy, and use laundry and cleaning services. Family outreach and education are available, and visiting hours run from 9:00am to 8:00pm. This home tries to create a peaceful, nurturing place where seniors can feel safe, supported, and part of a close community.

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    Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 819 NE 155th Cir, Vancouver, WA 98685.

    No, Whipple Creek Senior Estate - Adult Family Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number750136
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity6 residents
    Special certificationMental Health, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    2

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    17 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified licensing deficiencies and background-check issues requiring corrective action.
    • WAC 388-76-10015License Adult family home - Compliance required
    • WAC 388-76-10165Background checks

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