Assisted Living: Facilities in Bellingham, Washington (WA); Senior & Long Term Care

	Bellingham, Washington Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care

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The Bellingham Senior Activity Center is a terrific way for local seniors to stay plugged-in, healthy, fit and active!

The Center offers a wide range of classes and activities if you are 50 and older (so 'young' seniors are obviously welcome!).

On the Senior Activity Center website we found a .pdf that outlines all of the Center's offerings - as well as monthly lunch menus (yes, the center offers lunch, with a suggested donation from $3 to $5.50 based on your ability to pay - low income seniors "pay what you can"). Menu items can include Veggie Lasagna, salads, meat loaf, BBQ, and much more!

In addition, there are activities galore to keep your "blood moving" and a smile on your face. Activities range from Ping Pong, to Bocce Ball, to a Quilting Group.

Many assisted living facilities offer transportation to and from senior centers, or local activities.

To view the Bellingham Senior Activity Center's full schedule of events and activities, visit their Seniors .pdf here!

Whatcom County's website is also a good source for information pertaining to senior services that may be available in Bellingham, and Whatcom County. We visited the Whatcom County Senior Services page, and found information about the program, which is operated by the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department. This department also operates and oversees 8 senior centers in Bellingham. Each senior center has it's own calendar of events, as well as classes, entertainment and social activities, and health care services.

Another great opportunity for any senior living in Bellingham is the Whatcom County Senior Tour Program, which offers single and multi-day trips to locations and attractions in the Bellingham area, as well as trips to other states and popular travel destinations. The Senior Services page on the Whatcom County site has a downloadable .pdf that has the current and upcoming schedule of trips available, including the cost.

To find out more about the program, please call 733-4030 #47015.

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We recently interviewed the owner & administrator of an assisted living facility, and the discussion led into the routine of operating an assisted living facility, especially one with Alzheimer's or memory disorder residents - and how even the smallest of changes can affect the residents.

One of the most significant changes that a facility can go through is the addition of a new resident (or even the death, or moving away of a resident). This event can cause anxiety and distress with residents, and it may take a few days for the residents to get back to 'normal.'

Staffing changes can also be a disruptive event with Alzheimer's residents. In this interview, the administrator discusses a daily staffing change that was happening at a particular time of day, causing several of her residents to be distressed. She discusses the changes she made to successfully resolve this issue in her facility.

Washington Health Care Association:

"The Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) is a statewide non-profit organization representing over 400 assisted living and skilled nursing facilities" Website

Organizations:

The following organizations can provide listings of accredited housing and assisted living facilities for seniors:

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Phone: 202-783-2242
www.aahsa.org

Assisted Living Federation of America

Phone: 703.894.1805
www.alfa.org

Elder Abuse:

You can usually find your local Elder Abuse program under the Human Services section of your phone book, or you can report suspected abuse by calling 800-677-1116

AARP:

American Association of Retired Persons

Phone: 1-800-424-3410
www.aarp.org

VA Help:

To see if you are eligible for V.A. help, go to V.A. Web site
www.va.gov

Questions About Medicare?

Questions about Medicare?
Phone: 1-800-633-4227

Questions About Medicaid?

Medicaid information is usually listed under the Human Services section of your local phone book

All information on this website is deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Home » Washington » Bellingham

Bellingham, the county seat of Whatcom County, is currently home to 80,055 residents. Of this population, there are 8,827 residents who are over the age of 65. This number represents 11.7 % of the population of Bellingham, which is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The number of seniors in Bellingham will most certainly grow in the coming years, so will the need for assisted living and long-term-care options.

The City of Bellingham hosts a number of very good services and programs to help seniors to live healthy lives, and as independently as possible. Many of the services, classes and amenities offered by the City of Bellingham are coordinated through the city's Senior Activity Center, which is a 'multi-purpose drop-in facility' for residents of over 50 years of age. Programs may include exercise, educational workshops, health care screenings, and more. Assisted Living Facilities in Bellingham may offer transportation to and from the senior center. The Bellingham Senior Center currently has about 1600 members, and membership dues (at the time of this writing) are only $24 per year.

There are several assisted living and senior care options for Bellingham on this page with varying degrees of services and amenities.

Fairhaven Estates
2600 Old Fairhaven Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 647-1254
Number of Beds: 60

Summit Place at Mt. Baker
Summit Place Assisted Living - Bellingham
"Summit Place Assisted Living's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting."
2901 Connelly Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 738-8447
Number of Beds: 34
Website

The Courtyard
848 W Orchard
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 715-1338
Number of Beds: 66

The Leopold
1224 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 733-3500
Number of Beds: 15

Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living Community
Spring Creek Assisted Living Facility
Activities Lounge
Beauty and Barber Shop
Billiard Room
Complimentary Laundry Rooms
Enhanced Front Door Security
Exercise Room
Garden Room
General Store
Hospitality Suite
Jetted Whirlpool Tub
Outdoor Decks and Patios
Pets Welcomed
Private Dining Room
Private Mailboxes
Reflective Room
Resident Computer Lounge
TV and Game Room
Wheelchair Accessible Van

223 E Bakerview Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 756-2301
Number of Beds: 81
Website

Woodway Senior Living
1712 E Maplewood Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 647-1095
Number of Beds: 40

Bellingham Senior Activity Center
315 Halleck Street
Bellingham Washington 98225
Telephone: (360) 733-4030

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Assisted Living Facilities, Senior and Long Term Care in Bellingham, Washington (WA)

Bellingham, Washington Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care