Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bellingham, WA

The most affordable option for senior housing in Bellingham, Washington, is independent living, which costs $3,747 per month on average. Assisted living is another option on the more economical side at $4,893 per month. The most expensive option is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which costs an average of $6,293 per month. Bellingham offers a range of senior housing choices to meet diverse needs and financial situations.

The average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Bellingham is $4,893. Nearby cities like Nooksack and Sumas are slightly less expensive, with average costs of $4,566 per month and $4,551 per month, respectively. Bellingham assisted living is less expensive than the average cost of assisted living in Washington ($5,169 per month) but is higher than the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bellingham compares to Washington and the national average:

In Bellingham, there are 12 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on staying in Bellingham, there are 14 facilities in the surrounding area and 749 in the state of Washington. With these choices, you can find a community that suits your needs and preferences.

In Bellingham, Washington, seniors represent approximately 31.8% of the total population of 91,353 people. There's a slight majority of female seniors at 51.7% compared to 48.3% male. Age-wise, 9.7% of seniors are in their 50s, 10.7% are in their 60s, 7.7% are in their 70s, and 3.7% are 80 and over. As for marital status, 37% of seniors are married, 11.9% are divorced, and a larger portion, 46.9%, have never married, with 4.2% widowed. Bellingham's seniors are predominantly White, comprising 80.8% of this demographic. Additionally, 10% are Hispanic, 7.8% are mixed race, 5.7% are Asian, 1.3% are Black, and smaller percentages include 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 3.3% identifying as other, offering a diverse community landscape.