Senior Living in Whatcom County, Washington
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Whatcom County
37 communities licensed by the state of Washington. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in BellinghamAssisted Living in Lynden
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Senior Living Ferndale | Ferndale | Assisted Living | 47 | — |
| Bellingham Adult Family Homes | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Birchwood ALF | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 84 | — |
| Brookdale Fairhaven | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 60 | — |
| Caring and Comfort Adult Family Home | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 70 | — |
| Columbia Place | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 37 | — |
| Cordata Court, Assisted Living & Memory Care | Bellingham | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care | 115 | — |
| Delight Care AFH | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Emmanuel Charity AFH | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Glorious Family Home Care | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Gods Immense Home | Blaine | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Grace Adult Family Home | Ferndale | Assisted Living | 8 | — |
| Grace Retirement Home | Ferndale | Assisted Living | 12 | — |
| Grace Wood Creek | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Highgate Senior Living | Bellingham | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 77 | — |
| Julie's Bayview | Blaine | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 32 | — |
| Lakeside Gardens on Wiser Lake | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Lynden Manor | Lynden | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 115 | — |
| Madrona Nest Adult Family Home | Blaine | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Maple Park Adult Family Home | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Meadow Greens | Lynden | Assisted Living | 33 | — |
| Mountain View AFH | Ferndale | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Orchard Park Assisted Living | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 96 | — |
| P&M Among Friends | Lynden | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Sean Humphrey House | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Silverado Bellingham | Bellingham | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 85 | — |
| Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living Community | Bellingham | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 115 | — |
| Summit Place Assisted Living | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 47 | — |
| Sweet Golden Years Incorporated | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| T&A Adult Care Lynden | Lynden | Assisted Living | 8 | — |
| Taylor Adult Family Home | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| The Bellingham at Orchard | Bellingham | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 76 | — |
| The Malloy Place 2 | Ferndale | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Vinyard Haven Adult Family Home | Custer | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Woodway Senior Living | Bellingham | Assisted Living | 72 | — |
Also in Whatcom County, from public records: 11 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Washington costs a median of $7,600 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Washington: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Whatcom County
11 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | Lynden | 30 | Interstate Realty Management |
| Birchwood Manor | Bellingham | 38 | United Marketing |
| Catherine May Apartments | Bellingham | 38 | United Marketing |
| Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | 80 | Mercy Housing Northwest |
| Laurel and Forest | Bellingham | 56 | Opportunity Council |
| River House Apartments | Lynden | 50 | Indigo Real Estate Services, Inc. |
| Samish Way Senior Housing LLLP | Bellingham | 53 | Indigo Real Estate Services, Inc. |
| Sterling Senior Housing | Bellingham | 21 | Mercy Housing Management Group |
| Sumas Square | Sumas | 11 | Whatcom County HA |
| Vintage at Bellingham | Bellingham | 94 | Asset Living |
| WoodRose Apartments | Bellingham | 197 | Fairfield Residential |
Nursing homes in Whatcom County
8 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Health Care Center | Lynden | ★★★★★ | 122 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Mt Baker Care Center | Bellingham | ★★★★★ | 70 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Blaine | ★★★★★ | 57 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | Bellingham | ★★★★☆ | 105 | For profit - Corporation |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham | ★★★★☆ | 44 | For profit - Corporation |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | Bellingham | ★★★☆☆ | 102 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation | Bellingham | ★★☆☆☆ | 122 | For profit - Corporation |
| Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care | Bellingham | ★☆☆☆☆ | 52 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.