The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Vancouver, WA

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Vancouver, WA
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The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Vancouver, WA, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is a peculiar senior living community offering assisted living services. A wide array of well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from friendship to friendship annex, studio, alcove, and one-bedroom are available to its residents. The community provides a 24/7 security, an emergency call system, and professional team for immediate care and support.

Explore its wonderful amenities wherein residents can enjoy 3 nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry services, maintenance services. Engage in various social activities through its game room featuring a pool table and dart board, courtyard with patio and water feature, and wellness office. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories in the beautiful spaces of this community. At The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 85 Rank #115 / 324Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 324 homes we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
30 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #106 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 583 homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
76 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #16 / 248Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 248 homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 248. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
96.5% This home is often near full
Higher than the Washington average: 74.7%
Occupied beds
82 / 85
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
CountyClark
License Number1169

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactHigdon, Kelly M. (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
24 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (23% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2431 This facility has 23% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (24 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 23% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.04.51 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 56% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 129 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Washington average (12 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Places of interest near The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Vancouver's city center to The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Vancouver

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Cascade Inn
AL
IL
Vancouver
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 78
Rank #35 / 324
Yes
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 52
Rank #149 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #73 / 248
-11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 31
Rank #175 / 279
3.5
Facility 3.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #122 / 279
Van Mall Retirement
AL
IL
Vancouver (Vancouver Mall)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 52
Rank #298 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #133 / 248
A+6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 279
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #217 / 279
Clearwater Springs Assisted Living
AL
Vancouver (Hazel Dell South)
95
Facility 95
WA AVG 78
Rank #96 / 324
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 52
Rank #96 / 583
350 - 689 sq. ft
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #132 / 248
-12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #179 / 279
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #63 / 279
The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver
AL
NH
Vancouver (Esther Short)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
No
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 52
Rank #106 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
96.5%
Facility 96.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #16 / 248
A+12
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #55 / 279
The Springs at The Waterfront
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Esther Short)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 78
Rank #181 / 324
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 52
Rank #168 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #242 / 248
-2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 279
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 279

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is located in Vancouver, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver

What neighborhood is The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver in?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver is in the Esther Short neighborhood of Vancouver.

Is The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver in a walkable area?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

According to WA state health department records, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license number is 1169.

When does The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver's occupancy is 96.5%.

How long has The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver been in business?

The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver?

No, The Evergreen Inn – Vancouver has a no-pet policy.

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