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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, WA
Whatcom County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 98 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Whatcom County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Whatcom County is about $4,973, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 500 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Village model enables a safe and enriched-living community for persons living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Our community model affords a continuum of care to support people throughout the course of their personal journey including assisted living, full and end of life care. More...
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We have not experienced any bad interactions with any of the employees. They are all willing to help and go that extra mile from my grandma. Every time I come in I see how the staff is there for all the...
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Magnolia Gardens has been an excellent place for my Mom. The nurses and nursing aids go above and beyond what is required. As she is bedridden, they take her out to activities in a wheelchair (using a lift)...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Simple and well maintained residence. They serve nutritious and balanced food for seniors.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My father in law has been at Orchard Park for one year and has grown to love it there. He will do his won thing and they are there to support him. The nurses in charge always take what I have to say and then...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An 82 unit Assisted Living facility, Orchard Park provides accommodation to clients ranging from those totally independent to those requiring 24-hour care. Staff includes Licensed Nurses 24 hours a day. Apartments range from studio to 2-bedroom/2-bath up to 860 square feet. All are fully...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom very recently passed away at Langley Lodge in Langley BC. She was extremely well looked after and I cannot say enough about the professional, kind and caring attitude of all the staff who helped her...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is a fantastic community. They have so many activities for the residents to choose from. They will even take the residents to lunch and rides around town. The staff is always super friendly to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
“Providing loving care from the Heart” Our dementia cottage is cozy and intimate, and each person who enters out cottage, receives a “Best Friend” – someone to go on this most difficult journey of dementia with your loved one. Best Friends spend time with their resident. They keep a scrap...
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of nursing homes in Whatcom County, WA
The average cost of senior living in Whatcom County is $4,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glacier, WA with an average of $3,823 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, WA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whatcom County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, WA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Whatcom County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whatcom County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whatcom County
Cordata Court in Bellingham, WA
4.3
My parents have adjusted well to assisted living and like the staff. The place isn't perfect but I feel as if my parents are in good care.
Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon
5.0
The community is just great. They have lots of activities and posted pictures on their Facebook page so we can see them enjoy the activities. They are starting to get folks out of the community and are doing driving trips around town. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point in Arlington, WA
4.9
So far I have no complaints they keep my loved one busy puzzles and more activities in this community. They are keeping them busy and doing a wonderful job at this community. I want my loved one safe, clean and happy and not far away from me. I do not drive and I am able to take Uber to go see ...
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Whatcom County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whatcom County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whatcom County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Whatcom County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Whatcom County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Whatcom County nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Whatcom County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whatcom County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Whatcom County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whatcom County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Whatcom County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Whatcom County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whatcom County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Whatcom County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whatcom County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Creekside Continuing Care Community, Avista Ferndale and Mountain Glen are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whatcom County, Washington. See full list of communities.
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