Vancouver, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 170,683 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Vancouver enjoys a temperate climate.
Geography
This city is located on the Columbia River, just across the water from Portland, Ore.
Cultural Attractions
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra holds performances regularly.
Historical
The community was named after Capt. George Vancouver, an explorer.
Economy
Among the city’s top priorities are to strengthen its downtown section and its economic base through business creation.
| Air quality [details] | 109 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 91.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,056 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 2 / 32 / 38 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Washington Medical Center | Vancouver , WA | No |
| Providence Medical Center | Portland , OR | No |
| Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center | Portland , OR | No |
| Adventist Medical Center | Portland , OR | No |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center | Portland , OR | No |
| Oregon Health and Science University | Portland , OR | Yes |
| St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center | Portland , OR | No |
| Legacy Meridian Park Hospital | Tualatin , OR | No |
| Tuality Healthcare | Hillsboro , OR | No |
| St. John Medical Center | Longview , WA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Vancouver Convalescent C | Vancouver, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pacific Specialty & Rehab Care | Vancouver, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Discovery Nursing & Rehab Of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vancouver Health & Rehabilitat | Vancouver, WA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cascade Park Care Center | Vancouver, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Porthaven Healthcare Center | Portland, OR | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Fernhill Estates | Portland, OR | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Marquis Care At Piedmont | Portland, OR | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Care Center East Hlth | Portland, OR | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Gateway Care And Retirement | Portland, OR | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glisan Care Center | Portland, OR | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Forest Care Center | Portland, OR | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Child Center | Portland, OR | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Holladay Park Plaza | Portland, OR | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Rose City Nursing Home | Portland, OR | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Lawrence Convalescent Ctr | Portland, OR | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Marquis Care At Mt Tabor | Portland, OR | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Menlo Park Health Care | Portland, OR | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Laurelhurst Village | Portland, OR | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Terrace Nursing Ctr | Camas, WA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Portland H&R Center | Portland, OR | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Marquis Care At Centennial | Portland, OR | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Avamere Crestview Of Portland | Portland, OR | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendship Health Center | Portland, OR | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harbor Care Reedwood | Portland, OR | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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