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848 W Orchard Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
3.8
(10 reviews)
"We did a tour of The Bellingham at Orchard for my mother, and it seemed great. The staff was very nice. The facility is very roomy and fairly big. They also had nice dining areas and a lot of nice outside spaces."
$6,590
223 E Bakerview Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
4.1
(28 reviews)
"Spring Creek by Bonaventure was wonderful, but you have to be a private pay the whole time your family member is there. It never rolls into Medicaid, so that could be as much as $7000 or more a month until the person dies, so that's a lot. That was frustrating because that was really where we wanted my sister to go. Originally, I visited for memory care, and then I went on to a visit in assisted living. I liked the activities, the stimulation, the rooms, the apartments that the residents had, and the cleanliness the best. It's lovely. The rooms are a great size, more than enough, very clean, floors were current, no chips, no cracks, nothing that would concern me. They have everything. The staff was very friendly to us and very helpful. I didn't deal with the kitchen staff, the dining room staff, or the cleaning staff, but the people who were trying to get us to sign up were helpful. They have a chef on staff who was new to the facility, and he came over and spoke to us. He makes pastries, so there were all kinds of fresh pastry everywhere for the residents to go and get whenever they wanted. They had like a walking group. They took them out to activities throughout the month or whatever."
$5,830
410 S Norris St, Burlington, WA 98233
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Where the Heart Is a few days ago. We chose this place mostly because of the location. So that it'd be easy for us to visit her. The staff had been really helpful. They had an art class. They have a lot. We just moved her there. So, I don't know yet, but I know they had some art activities and exercises. I haven't tried it yet, but they have a salon, activity rooms, and just like gathering rooms. Everything looks really clean."
$5,025
210 N Skagit St, Burlington, WA 98233
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband is at HomePlace in Burlington, I feel very lucky he is there . The caregivers go out of their way to make him feel special and important. They do great activities including planting plants, painting pictures, playing games to keep the residents active. Thank you HOMEPLACE!"
$5,750
155 E Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is at Highgate at Bellingham. It's way too far out expensive. Right now, it has been really rough because of Covid isolation. My husband is pretty sad that he can't even see anybody, but that's not their fault. The problem I have with some of it is that he gets a lot of missing items. When I send about 20 pairs of pants, he is down to 2, and that's not appropriate. Other than that, there has been no issue except for the cost. It was all virtual tour, so I didn't get to even go in his room. They don't have a whole lot of activities because of Covid. My husband said the meals are fine. He said the breakfast is not good, but lunch and dinner are fine. The price is terrible because they're charging way more than other facilities, and I'm not getting anything out of it. The part that bothered me even more was when I went to put him in there, they charged me an extra $3000 to $4000 just to get him set up in there. I thought that was totally inappropriate. I was not happy about that and that bothered me. I just don't think they're upfront on everything. The people were very nice though."
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4415 Columbine Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
4.2
(14 reviews)
"We toured Cordata Court. It was nice, clean, and comfortable. The size of the room was not my cup of tea. It was pretty stark. They didn't have a stove. They just have a little mini refrigerator. The staff was nice. She's very helpful, she showed us around and talked to us. The dining area looked like the typical dining area with tables and chairs."
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4400 Columbine Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I visited the Silverado Bellingham and loved it. That would be my number-one choice. They're keeping the people engaged, I think it's excellent, but it depends upon financing; that's my only drawback. I thought the rooms were excellent. They have single rooms that you're going to pay more for, and they have double rooms, but they have plenty of space for their clients there. They have a couple of activity rooms for them. One would be if you wanted to watch movies, and the other if you wanted to do hands-on activities. They had gardening in their little outdoor, enclosed area for people who liked to garden, they had a place where you could have your hair done, and you could go in the kitchen and help them cook. Lea is excellent."
$6,300
905 Aaron drive, Lynden, WA 98264
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Visited this facility along with others and was pleasantly surprised at the interactions with the residents that live there and the staff. I have had many family members in a couple different facilities and this was one of the better ones I have been in. I did have lunch and the meal was good and staff was very responsive to some of my dietary needs, as I have some allergies. They did seem a bit busy, but to me was providing good service overall. My uncles apartment is reasonablly a good size, and he seems to enjoy it there and likes the pool table especially. Over all I thing as a family we are happy, the staff are good and seem to know whats going on with him an das a family we feel good about the move "
$5,300
400 Gilkey Rd, Burlington, WA 98233
4.2
(13 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into the Creekside Continuing Care Community. It's a lovely facility. The staff members are wonderful, kind, and helpful. They honestly seem to care about their residents. All the residents looked happy. The staff knew all their names. They would say hi and then ask a question about some personal details with that person, so it was clear that they knew them well, and I liked that. The inside is clean. They've been responsive to requests. It needs some painting on the outside. The landscaping is lovely. They have a library and a theater. One of the things that I like is that they have exercise classes on-site twice a day, every day. They do activities and stuff. The only thing I don't like about it is that they have a long hall."
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2311 East Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
5.0
(5 reviews)
"While researching memory care homes for a respite stay for my mom, Whispering Willow was one of a long list of places in western Washington that I was called. When I called I spoke with the marketing director, Kristie. Not only was she friendly and helpful with all of my questions, but she really went 'over-and-beyond'. Why do I say this? As it turns out, her facility wasn't a fit for my mom. However, that didn't prevent her from spending quality time with me and helping with a related challenge I was facing. I took action on her suggestion and got such a positive result that I reached back out to her to thank her. She genuinely asked to stay in touch. Wow! In today's healthcare arena, it is (unfortunately) rare to find such kindness, caring, and genuine desire help - regardless if my mom becomes a resident or not. I was so impressed that I offered to write this review. While I cannot say anything about the facility (since I never toured it), I can say that if Kristie is symbolic of the caring and attention available at Whispering Willows, then this is a place for you to check out."
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Memory Care
Jennifer
4.0
Review of The Bellingham at Orchard
At The Bellingham at Orchard, you need to be lost in memory care because that's what the folks are there for. I realized that my sister could probably do well in assisted living if she had to....
Provider response
Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you found our staff to be great, but we’re truly sorry to learn that other aspects of your visit did not...
Memory Care
Rob44
4.0
Review of The Bellingham at Orchard
We did a tour of The Bellingham at Orchard for my mother, and it seemed great. The staff was very nice. The facility is very roomy and fairly big. They also had nice dining areas and a lot of nice...
Provider response
Hi There, we are so happy to hear you had such an enjoyable experience on your recent tour with us. We take pride in treating each resident with care while providing a comfortable atmosphere for...
Memory Care
Reviewer RC#0129
4.0
Review of The Bellingham at Orchard
The Bellingham at Orchard was very clean and very friendly. I even talked to some of the residents there and it just seemed like a good fit. The gentleman who took us on the tour was wonderful....
Provider response
We are so happy to hear you had such an enjoyable experience on your recent tour with us. We take pride in treating each resident with care while providing a comfortable atmosphere for residents...
Memory care in Bellingham is more affordable than nearly every other area in Washington, costing an average of $5,750 per month. This is more affordable than both the state and national averages of $7,500 and $5,625, respectively. South in the Seattle area, care costs increase significantly, averaging nearly $3,000 per month more. To the southeast and southwest in Bremerton and Wenatchee, costs are also higher, averaging $7,188 per month. In the southern part of the state in Olympia, costs decrease considerably but are still more expensive than Bremerton, averaging $6,006 per month.
Bellingham
$5,750
Washington
$7,500
The United States
$5,625
Seattle
$8,438
Bremerton
$7,188
Wenatchee
$7,188
Olympia
$6,006
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Bellingham, the average cost for memory care is $5,750 per month, but this number will vary based on individual facilities.
In Bellingham there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.
Seniors in Bellingham not in need of the constant support of memory care may opt to age in place with in-home or home health care, both of which average $6,483 per month. Assisted living in the area offers support with daily living tasks for a 25% savings, averaging $4,600 per month. Those with more extreme needs or requiring around-the-clock skilled nursing may need a nursing home, with semiprivate rooms averaging $9,277 per month in the area.
Memory Care
$5,750
In-Home Care
$6,483
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$4,600
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,277
Seniors in need of additional support beyond how to pay for memory care have several options in Bellingham and the surrounding areas. These include access to information, social events, memory screenings and assistance navigating health insurance or legal issues. If seniors require assistance in any of these areas, they should contact the programs directly to get more information and apply for services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Support Northwest | (360) 671-3316 | Dementia Support Northwest provides access to several free resources for people living with dementia. These can include in-person and virtual events, support groups, memory screenings and other social opportunities for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association offers a wealth of informational resources for people with the condition to learn more about what to expect. It also provides support groups and conferences and events for people with early-stage Alzheimer's. Seniors can call the 24/7 Helpline to learn more, ask questions, seek support and chat. |
| Dementia Support Program | (360) 676-6749 | Offered by the Northwest Regional Council, the Dementia Support Program provides support to people experiencing dementia and can make referrals to local support groups, for memory screening and to receive a medical diagnosis. It also provides information about medical directives and durable powers of attorney. |
| Aging and Disability Resources | (360) 738-2500 | ADR offers referrals and assistance in obtaining services for seniors in the area. This can include assistance with Medicaid long-term care programs, locating long-term care options and general information about getting legal affairs in order. |
| Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 562-6028 | Ombudsmen offer seniors in long-term care facilities an advocate when they feel their rights are being violated or they are receiving subpar care. Ombudsmen act as an intermediary during the dispute and can connect seniors with resources to protect themselves. |
| Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral | (888)-387-7111 | Offered by the Northwest Justice Project, CLEAR is a toll-free legal hotline for low-income individuals. Seniors 60 or older are rarely denied assistance due to income level. This program provides legal information about medical care, safety, housing and income. It also refers seniors to legal aid services if necessary. |
Memory care and other senior living facilities are regulated by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration division of the Department of Social and Health Services. This division oversees compliance with state regulations, licensing and investigating and resolving complaints about care. It also provides a facility lookup tool for seniors to locate care in their areas.
Bellingham Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.
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