Silverado of Bellingham is an assisted living community located in Bellingham, Washington, dedicated exclusively to memory care. The facility specializes in supporting individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related memory impairments. Silverado offers a secure environment with features designed specifically to accommodate memory loss, including monitored access and layout choices to maximize comfort and safety. The community supports residents with individualized care plans developed in coordination with families and healthcare professionals to address each person’s unique needs.
Comprehensive care and medical support at Silverado of Bellingham include 24-hour nursing oversight, medication management, ambulatory assistance, and incontinence care. The community provides full assistance with key activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Specialized diabetes care and regular on-site podiatry services are available to address residents' routine and chronic medical needs. A massage therapist is part of the care team, and structured fitness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—are also offered to promote mobility and well-being. The facility’s environment includes indoor and outdoor walking paths, allowing residents to stay active while remaining within a secured perimeter. Regularly scheduled clubs, communities, and themed activities are provided, helping residents remain engaged and socially connected.
Amenities at Silverado of Bellingham are designed to enhance quality of life, such as an on-site barber/beauty salon. Daily routines and community spaces support language needs primarily in English, and efforts are made to accommodate residents’ cultural and recreational preferences. The focus on memory care includes purposefully designed common areas, inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, and structured activities crafted to stimulate cognitive and emotional engagement.
Transportation services include both complimentary and at-cost options and are available for medical appointments as well as for non-medical purposes such as outings and community events, helping residents stay connected with the broader community and attend necessary appointments.
Resident and family feedback highlights the respectful and compassionate approach of the staff, frequent and transparent communication with families, and a consistently high standard of cleanliness and maintenance throughout the facility. Reviews emphasize the positive impact of the activity programming and meals on resident well-being and family peace of mind. While there is one mention of concerns related to staffing and management visibility, this observation stands out amid generally favorable commentary about the facility’s supportive culture and high level of attentiveness. As of mid-2024, no significant developments or changes to services at Silverado of Bellingham have been reported.
Costs at this community start at $2,600 and range up to $8,000. The average price in the community is $5,300, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,705. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
