13700 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686
Kelly E
Resident/client
Care good, food awful
Both my parents live at Bona Venture one in independent one was memory care. The independent care. Food is always served cold, and service very slow. Un memory care. It took a long time to get food to the residence because they use the same kitchen as independent. Sometimes my mom did not get breakfast until eight or 830 and she’d been there since 730.
Read all reviewsBonaventure of Salmon Creek
Tucked away along the flowing Salmon Creek, Bonaventure of Salmon Creek is a traditional community that offers a peaceful environment encompassed by evergreen trees. With options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, retiring individuals can confidently choose Bonaventure of Salmon Creek as it is designed to accommodate changing needs and lifestyles.
Moments away from the community, residents have access to several medical facilities, stores, and a variety of dining establishments. The area also offers leisure activities for residents to enjoy. They can spend their time strolling the scenic Salmon Creek Greenway Trail, attending seasonal events at Clark County Fairgrounds, or catching shows at the local amphitheater.
Residents who prefer to be entertained at home are in luck! The community offers a range of on-site activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy reading in the library, tending to plants in the garden center, or unwinding with a movie in the theater. They can even join their fellow residents to participate in activities ranging from game nights to fitness classes.
To help residents feel safe and at home, the community offers spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed for each lifestyle. Plus, 24-hour staffing and enhanced security are offered to help assure residents and...
Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
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A Place for Mom has scored Bonaventure of Salmon Creek with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bonaventure of Salmon Creek has 42 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.2 out of 5.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 12, 2025
Some of staff were outstanding. Food looked like it was leftovers from main dining room. If he requested anything (hot dog) they tried to accommodate him. He didn't really speak so it was hard for him. He didn't participate in activities. My husband wasn't very verbal so it was hard on staff. They did laundry and things did go missing. He was only there just over a month.
Kelly E
Independent LivingResident/client
September 11, 2025
Both my parents live at Bona Venture one in independent one was memory care. The independent care. Food is always served cold, and service very slow. Un memory care. It took a long time to get food to the residence because they use the same kitchen as independent. Sometimes my mom did not get breakfast until eight or 830 and she’d been there since 730.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 1, 2025
The staff is friendly an very helpful. The residents who come to meals are also very friendly.
H B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 18, 2025
Not a place for your loved ones. Poor quality of care. Staff not trained properly. High turnover, management only care about your money. Meals are made on a low budget level, mostly rice and pasta based.
Tonia H
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 17, 2025
Bonaventure saved us as a family. We had looked all sorts of other places, and we’re drawn into all sorts of nightmares options . Bonaventuretook my uncle in quickly because he had had a sudden loss of memory over several weeks and was in a skilled nursing facility and needed to leave. I hoped that my uncle would get better at Bonaventure in assisted living and guess what ?? in a period of less than 10 weeksHe has! He’s a very independent guy. He’s very strident about his likes and dislikes and he says the Bonaventure is a wonderfully one run place and they appreciate the community very much. I would recommend Bonaventure to myself and anyone else I meet. My uncle dearly misses his garage and his workshop. He likes to build things. I think he would choose to stay at Bonaventure long-term if he had the option to be able to work on projects. With that said, he’s well enough to go home so we can continue to build his creative projects.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 16, 2025
Great experience with tour, offered free lunch of our choice, very warm and friendly. The place is beautiful and newly updated, 3.everyone is very friendly. Quality of care seems to be great. Administrative staff are helpful and very friendly. Food is wonderful. They have activities but [name removed] doesn't engage. Good value!!
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 24, 2025
The administration was really horrific to work with. They were very passive aggressive with my Grandmother. They could work on behaving more professionally. My Grandmother never actually received any paper invoices via the mail... though, she tried to resolve this many times. I would assume this is some sort of book keeping error/process error? In person they would tell her how much she owed each month and she would then write a check to them onsite. Food was a big problem... my Grandfather was on a dysphagia pureed diet and they were just feeding him whatever they fed everyone else just cut up. Often the food was quite hard/difficult to chew, also was cold and was a definite aspiration risk. They were making no effort to accommodate his diet and yet charging my Grandmother extra for his diet... yet, not actually feeding him according to his orders. At one point he needed assistance with meals and they did not have the staff to accommodate this. They told us we would need to hire an outside agency for this. The outside agencies we could find wanted 4 hour minimum shifts and were booked a month in advance.. so it just wasn't practical for many reasons. Bonaventure advertised as being a memory care unit... but, then didn't have the staff to assist him with his needs. Needing assistance with meals is a common need for patients with Dementia. My Grandfather lost about 20lbs in the care of Bonaventure... he would have wasted away if we hadn't pulled him out and engaged in home care. Cleanliness: my Grandmother witnessed multiple weeks when his trash was not taken out for two weeks at a time. As well as the floor being sticky in his room... when your shoes stick to the ground it's generally a sign that the floor isn't clean. I personally witnessed my grandfather soiling himself in the restroom and the staff couldn't find gloves to protect themselves. The staff member that cleaned up my Grandfathers diarrhea that was on his clothes and the floor... did so with one glove. As a nurse, this was traumatic to witness to say the least. In their contract it stated that the residents were to receive 2 baths/showers per week. We got a call from a home health nurse that visited him who had high concern that he wasn't being bathed properly as he smelled and looked quite unkept. Lastly, I just need to mention. After my Grandfather moved out... the administration of the Salmon creek Bonaventure passive aggressively threatened my Grandma that if she left even one belonging in his room they would continue to charge her for the entire month under the assumption that he was coming back... despite receiving written notification of his move out 30days in advance. I have never seen my Grandmother so stressed in my life... she was often crying and deeply concerned about leaving the shower curtain in the room... under the assumption it was provided by the facility. FYI, they also do not provide a single personal care item including toilet paper... even though in their contract it stated that they provided personal care toiletries. The staff that actually cared for my a grandfather where really lovely, friendly and worked hard. I personally heard one denying her lunch break because she had too much work to do. They clearly were doing the best they could... but, were stretched thin. The problem with Bonaventure is clearly administration.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
April 15, 2025
The food is worse that high school cafeteria food, it us under cooked. I would recommend this community to other families with the food being their #1 improvement. That is the biggest complaint I hear and not just from my loved one.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 11, 2025
It is expensive but i suppose it has to be. I do appreciate the fact of management working with me on the recent increase in rent! Facility and staff are very nice. Building is beautiful. Staff are very caring and helpful.
DG
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 23, 2025
Initially, the friendliness of the staff, a sense of community and engagement in the residents, the quality of the food, and responsiveness to questions all attracted us to Bonaventure of Salmon Creek. However, there has been significant staff turnover, and complete disorganization surrounding my mother's care and keeping track of how much and what she has paid for. Her first 3 weeks she had no house cleaning or laundry service, and she was left in control of her medications. She overdosed after Christmas, and they finally took control of her medications and modified her care, but, too little, too late.
Robin J
Assisted LivingToured community
January 10, 2025
We went on a tour to Bonaventure Salmon Creek. We had a wonderful time on the tour. [name removed] was our tour guide and did a wonderful job of everything they had to offer my 79 year brother who has recovered from his stroke but is not able to completely live on his own. We placed him here. He and his cat are very happy in their 2 bedroom apartment. He has 3 very good meals and any snack he would like to have. There are many things to do and excursions to lots of fun places. He is happy and we are happy.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 5, 2024
The staff truly was friendly. Unfortunately it didn't work for us, and we wanted it to. I'd encourage families to review the state website for any reports and/or complaints about any community they are considering.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 17, 2024
It's ok for the basics but for the value/cost I'd continue to look elsewhere.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 3, 2024
We left after a year because the management had a problem. The care staff had massive turn over and new care staff often did not have experience and the training was not uniform. My mom ended up in the ER at least twice because she wasn't getting showers. They weren't always following the care plan. Nursing staff and care staff were often outside agencies who also need constant training by the client.
Jerri C
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 17, 2024
Never dreamed we could get my mother in law out of her house and she would move into an assisted living facility. She has always said “I will never go into a nursing home!” She is strong willed and very independent, our other siblings are in shock and are so grateful to us for her move. She is enjoying Bonaventure, and we are not worrying about her safety. ( she is 91)
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 24, 2024
Bonaventure of Salmon creek is very clean. The staff are friendly, just don't do what they promise due to lack of staff. With the care services, there is minimal quality of care for those needing lots of assistance. Meals and dining ok,. The activities are N/A as our loved one did not have access. It started out being a pleasant experience until they were unable to give the assistance needed. It would be ok place for independent living, but not for those needing toileting and other assistance. They are not able to keep staff and staff at a level needed for the services they promise.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
June 21, 2024
We were on the independent living side so the care services did not apply to us. We moved out several months ago. The staff changed to often and their was a lack of consistency which was a problem. Based on the experience we had with Bonaventure of Salmon Creek, we would not recommend this community to other families.
Shirley
Independent LivingResident/client
June 14, 2024
Staff and most of the residents are very friendly. Meals are mostly very good but we can order alternatives if we want. Activities are good. I have been here 3 months. At first it was quite an adjustment but am really happy! I still have my car and still volunteer every week at a food pantry in Oregon. Still independent and hope to be for a long time! Am happy I chose this place and appreciate all of your help in getting me here
family members
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 3, 2024
Overall, I did not like getting run around to be able to speak to manager on site. Felt like I was being avoided. The cleaning was ok. [name removed] didn't let them in much. Staff was friendly enough. Quality of care is questionable- nurse (name removed) wasn't able to tell difference between anxiety and my mom not being able to breath because she had pneumonia and avian flu after one week there. I had her taken to hospital. She never came back obviously for those reasons. I would say meals were ok, never heard otherwise from her husband. No participation with the activities. Overall I am glad that someone could look after her husband but some other problems seen indicate that the site has other problems as well. Would not recommend the place
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 15, 2024
A nightmare from day 1. They were way understaffed and what staff they had was very inexperienced. Mother's care was so terrible we didn't leave leave her side during the day. We got her out of there as soon as we could
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