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Mt Baker Care Center
Scout 100Bellingham, WA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Bellingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Bellingham, Washington
Every licensed senior community in the Bellingham, WA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Bellingham
Local Bellingham-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Bellingham prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,740/mo median
typical range $5,390–$8,430
Memory Care
$7,720/mo median
typical range $6,180–$9,650
Skilled Nursing
$12,820/mo median
typical range $11,670–$14,700
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,740/mo median
typical range $3,100–$8,490
Residential Care Home
$6,070/mo median
typical range $4,860–$7,590
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Bellingham using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Bellingham.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 8 communities in Bellingham, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Scout 91Bellingham, WA · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Bellingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →3
Blaine, WA · 57 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Blaine's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →4
Christian Health Care Center
Scout 91Lynden, WA · 122 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lynden's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Bellingham, WA · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Bellingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →6
Bellingham, WA · 44 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bellingham.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →7
Bellingham, WA · 122 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bellingham.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →8
Bellingham, WA · 52 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Bellingham, WA?
In the Bellingham, WA area, assisted living typically runs $5,390–$8,430/month (median $6,740), memory care $6,180–$9,650/month (median $7,720), and skilled nursing $11,670–$14,700/month (median $12,820) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Bellingham, WA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Bellingham, WA right now are Mt Baker Care Center, Avalon Healthcare Bellingham, Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia. The full ranked list of 8 communities is on this page.
How are the 8 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.