Royal Bellingham, the

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My wife and I have visited our friends at the Royal Bellingham many times over the last two years or so. The staff is always friendly and the administrator is very personally involved in helping the residents with their personoal issues whenever possible. This institution is one of the larger, finer, retirement homes in my area. From the outside it appears to be a large codominium complex perfectly gardened, and when one walks through the front doors a large sunlit and extremely clean lobby with elevators and an assistance desk greets you. The residents sitting in the lobby are talkative and usually up on the current events and news of the day. I don't ever recall seeing anyone sitting and watching television. There is a huge patio to the rear and a large dining area with a bar. They offer a full schedule of activities and outings every week along with special events such as family BBQ's and gatherings with the community. Although this is a larger facility, Lauri, the Administrator, carries herself with a warmth and charm that shows through her hectic days and she has managed to establish an air of home, a place to live. The bar is open once a week for events such as cards and live musical programs, etc.