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The 4 Best Independent Living Communities in Bellingham, WA

4 communities near Bellingham, Washington

Spring Creek By Bonaventure

223 East Bakerview Road, Bellingham, WA 98226Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

At Spring Creek, an assisted living facility by Bonaventure, we offer retirement living (independent living), assisted living, and memory care services. We are focused on promoting an active and independent lifestyle because retirement life should never be boring. In fact, we here at Bonaventure believe that retirement is when your life can truly take off! You can go on adventures in and around Be...

Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center

3400 Agate Heights Road, Bellingham, WA 98226Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Cordata Court

4415 Columbine Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Seniors 55 and older living in Whatcom County can let go of life’s hassles and enjoy active retirement living. Cordata Court provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We are located near the northern Bellingham neighborhood of Cordata. Our senior living community is less than ten minutes from the Bellingham International Airport, the St. Joseph Medical Center, and multiple g...

Solstice Senior Living At Bellingham

2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225Independent Living

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Cost of independent living in Bellingham area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $6,893 per month for independent living communities in Bellingham. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Bellingham are 22% higher than the national average.

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Compare average cost of independent living in Bellingham, WA with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$9,101/mo

Oak Harbor

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$5,780/mo

Anacortes

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$7,821/mo

Mount Vernon

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$5,922/mo

Stanwood

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Cost of care trends and insights for Bellingham, WA

How are Independent Living costs Bellingham this year?

Independent Living prices have risen an average of 18.07% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, independent living in Bellingham, WA is $6,893/mo.

Montly median cost for independent living, 1 bedroom: Bellingham, WA (2023)

$6,893

+18.07% year over year

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Number of independent living communities in Bellingham, WA

Number of independent living communities in Whatcom County

Independent Living amenities in Bellingham, WA

100% of these independent living offer resident-run activities

100% of these independent living offer fitness activities

100% of these independent living have walking paths

75% of these independent living have a restaurant style

50% of these independent living are verified

Average Seniorly Community Score in Bellingham, WA

7.5

Very good

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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Average Seniorly Community Score by city

6.3

Oak Harbor

1 independent living communities

9.1

Mount Vernon

1 independent living communities

8.9

Stanwood

1 independent living communities

Get to know Bellingham area

Demographics

Total population: 88,764

28% of population is 50+ years old, 14% is 65+ years old

Median income: $55,222

The poverty rate is 13% higher for this region compared to the Washington state average, which is 9%

Diversity

2% of population identify themselves as Black, 5% as Asian, 9% as Hispanic, and 84% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,197 per month

Nearby access to 2 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 6 parks

Crime rate: 349 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 80 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 36 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 15 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare independent living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Bellingham	$4,713
Anacortes	$4,944
Burlington	$5,187
Sedro Woolley	$5,339
Mount Vernon	$5,651
Oak Harbor	$5,997
Stanwood	$5,707
Marysville	$5,661
Sequim	$6,025
Everett	$5,308
Snohomish	$5,767

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The 4 Best Independent Living Communities in Bellingham, WA

Spring Creek By Bonaventure

Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center

Cordata Court

Solstice Senior Living At Bellingham

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Cost of independent living in Bellingham area

Compare average cost of independent living in Bellingham, WA with county, state and national averages

Compare average cost of independent living in Bellingham, WA with nearby cities

Cost of care trends and insights for Bellingham, WA

How are Independent Living costs Bellingham this year?

Get to know independent living in Bellingham, WA

Independent Living amenities in Bellingham, WA

Average Seniorly Community Score in Bellingham, WA

What is Seniorly Community Score?

Compare average Seniorly Community Score of independent living communities by city

Average Seniorly Community Score by city

Get to know Bellingham area

Demographics

Total population: 88,764

Median income: $55,222

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,197 per month

Nearby access to 2 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 6 parks

Crime rate: 349 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 80 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 36 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 15 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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