About A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home is a compassionate adult family home serving seniors in Vancouver, WA, providing compassionate, personalized care in a warm, family-like environment for over 15 years.
Our Story
A Place to Call Home was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to create a residential care option that truly feels like home in Vancouver, WA and Clark County. Our founders, having experienced the challenges of finding quality care for their own loved ones, were determined to build something different.
What started as a single home has grown into a network of family-style residences across the region, but our core values remain the same. We believe that every person deserves to age with dignity, surrounded by compassion, respect, and compassionate genuine care.
Today, we’re proud to serve families throughout the area, providing the kind of personalized attention that only a small, home-like environment can offer. Our residents aren’t just clients – they’re part of our extended family.
Our Mission
Our Vision
To be a trusted adult family home where residents feel valued and supported, families have peace of mind, and caregivers are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care that enhances quality of life.
Our Values
Compassion
We approach every interaction with kindness, empathy, and patience, honoring each resident’s individuality, preferences, and life experiences.
Quality Care
We uphold high standards of care through continuous training, best practices, and attention to detail that promote safety, comfort, and overall well-being.
Integrity & Trust
We approach every interaction with kindness, empathy, and patience, honoring each resident’s individuality, preferences, and life experiences.
Professional Caregivers
We invest in skilled, compassionate, and dependable caregivers who are supported, accountable, and committed to excellence.
Respect & Dignity
We honor each resident’s right to dignity, independence, and choice within a welcoming, home-like environment.
Family Partnership
What Makes Us Different
Small, Home-Like Setting
Unlike large institutional facilities, our homes care for just a small number of residents. This allows us to provide truly personalized attention and create a genuine family atmosphere where everyone knows each other by name.
Experienced, Caring Staff
Our caregivers are carefully selected not just for their professional qualifications, but for their genuine compassion and dedication. Many have been with us for years, providing continuity and building deep relationships with residents.
Personalized Care Plans
We recognize that every person is unique. Our individualized care plans are developed in partnership with residents and families, and adjusted as needs change to ensure the best possible quality of life.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Dr. Michelle Simmons, DNP, PMHNP
Owner | Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Simmons brings over 22 years of healthcare experience across hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home care, and hospice.
She currently practices as a Family and Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and oversees the clinical care at A Place To Call Home, ensuring residents receive attentive, high-quality, and dignified care.
Bruce Simmons
Owner | Operations & Caregiver
Bruce has more than 30 years of experience in business operations, sales, marketing, real estate, and healthcare.
He is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the home and provides direct care to residents, helping maintain a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment.
Celebrating Our Dedicated Care Team
Honoring our Leadership Team who have 3+ Years of Service
Jill Richardson
Rose Patten
Nicole Gentry
Idalia Gonzalez
Our Commitment to the Community
A Place to Call Home is more than just a care provider – we’re an active member of the communities we serve. We believe in giving back and supporting the wider network of families and organizations that make our region special.
We partner with local organizations, sponsor community events, and participate in initiatives that support senior health and wellbeing. Our staff regularly volunteers their time and expertise to help educate families about senior care options and advocate for improved standards across the industry.
We’re proud to be a trusted resource for families navigating the complex decisions around senior care, even for those who may not ultimately choose our services.
We proudly serve families across Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, and Battle Ground.
Hear from Our Families
Real stories from families who have trusted us with their loved ones’ care.
You won't find a more caring place
S.H
Family of Resident
Truly a Blessing
Over two years ago it was necessary to move my father from a large Assisted Living Home to a smaller residential environment where he could get more one on one attention and care…
K.K
Family of Resident
The atmosphere is warm and friendly
R.W
Family of Resident
Certifications & Accreditations
All our homes are licensed and regularly inspected to ensure compliance with state regulations and industry best practices.