848 West Orchard Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225
Mindy J
Child of resident/client
Exceeded expectations
The staff are Amazing! Very knowledgeable, caring, personable, quick to respond and follow through when issues arise. The staff went above and beyond to help my mother in law and my family with move in, adjustment process, and ongoing needs. The facility is very clean and has a cheerful environment. The large courtyard is wonderful. They offer a lot of activities for the residents and I love that they have weekly outings. They also have an app called LifeLoop which is wonderful for families. It has been really nice for our family since we are out of state. It has the monthly activities calendar, sends weekly emails of how often your loved one participated in the activities and post pictures. Also, you can communicate with staff, send messages and photos to your loved one through the app as well. Can't say enough great things about the facility and the great care they provide.
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The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care offers quality care in a vibrant environment. Professional staff assist with a variety of health and personal care needs ranging from memory care to activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and more.
Enjoy peace of mind and a stress-free lifestyle at The Bellingham. They have a 24/7 emergency call system, as well as on-site nursing and wellness team members to help ensure residents’ protection at all times. They also take care of the housekeeping and chores so you can focus on pursuing new hobbies, spending time with friends, relaxing, or participating in fulfilling activities.
Residents have access to a variety of unique community perks and wellness programs, too. Use the art room, relaxing spa, game room, theater, and more. Choose from a studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment. The apartments include modern stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, large closets, and laundry units and can be personalized or decorated to your liking.
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
9.4 out of 10 Review Score46 reviews | 9.7 out of 10 Review Score51 reviews | 8.9 out of 10 Review Score46 reviews | 8.9 out of 10 Review Score24 reviews |
Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,860/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,500/mo | Studio Not available | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moContact an advisor |
1 Bedroom Not available | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,900/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,250/mo | 1 Bedroom Not available |
2 Bedrooms Not available | 2 Bedrooms Not available | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,490/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 1 Memory Care | Care types offered 1 Assisted Living | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 1 Assisted Living |
for The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care
A Place for Mom has scored The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care has 46 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Michelle T
Memory CareToured community
September 11, 2026
The staff were friendly, helpful and are problem solvers. The layout of Bellingham at Orchard is spacious, honey and they have three courtyards! It seems that there are activities both indoor and outdoor with new ones being tried.
Lori
Memory CareToured community
July 15, 2026
We really liked the secure grounds. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and asked in-depth important questions. The residents seemed engaged with their activities.
Celeste
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 22, 2026
The staff was happy, it seemed like they really care about their residents. The facility is also very clean
Mindy J
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 12, 2026
The staff are Amazing! Very knowledgeable, caring, personable, quick to respond and follow through when issues arise. The staff went above and beyond to help my mother in law and my family with move in, adjustment process, and ongoing needs. The facility is very clean and has a cheerful environment. The large courtyard is wonderful. They offer a lot of activities for the residents and I love that they have weekly outings. They also have an app called LifeLoop which is wonderful for families. It has been really nice for our family since we are out of state. It has the monthly activities calendar, sends weekly emails of how often your loved one participated in the activities and post pictures. Also, you can communicate with staff, send messages and photos to your loved one through the app as well. Can't say enough great things about the facility and the great care they provide.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 21, 2026
Overall, things have been okay, though there were 3 serious snafus when she first moved in, and I was questioning whether I made the right decision. That said, the issues seem to have been resolved. Also, the rooms are small, especially the doubles, and tend to be dark. The place I looked at in Ferndale, had bigger rooms and was less expensive, but would have meant an hour drive round trip at least once per week which was the biggest reason I stayed with Bellingham at Orchard.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
January 6, 2026
5's across the board. What we like the most about the community is that the staff are wonderful, they are so kind and patient. And the facility feels warm and welcoming, they do a great job keeping it clean and having activities going on daily.
Kuldip S
Memory CareToured community
December 30, 2025
I had a positive experience visiting The Bellingham at Orchard. I was searching for a facility for a family member for short term respite care seeking memory care and this facility was one of the memory care places I checked out. I had a great tour with facility manager. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and my questions and concerns were readily answered. I did take advantage of the respite care here for my family member, for two weeks and I am very glad he had that experience. The staff kept me informed of any issue that arose and if they had concerns or questions about the diet needs. I am very thankful for that. It is such a relief to know that your care wishes are respected and honored. I would definitely recommend short term respite care to see if any facility is a good fit for your loved one and for my family, The Bellingham at Orchard was a good start to this journey and possibly the next chapter.
Sam
Memory CareFamily/friend
July 1, 2025
Everyone was very welcoming, patient and helpful. The sales director was personable and efficient. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families. I appreciated the charm and outdoor area. I have looked at many places in Bellingham. Some were much fancier but I liked the community and hominids of their facility best.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 20, 2025
I am very happy with the results. Better than other facility she was at
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
May 28, 2025
Sales Manager [name removed] is amazing. She reflects the general vibe of the entire place. Residents are happy and have great relationships with the staff. [name removed] advised that the focus of Bellingham at Orchard is that each resident is given a purpose. So, they are keen on knowing about your family member so they can gear activities to their interests. There are only about 60 residents which is I personally think is great because the staff get to know the residents well. The whole place has a lovely outdoor courtyard. [name removed] organizes a monthly support group for family members. My mom has a private room with her own bed from home and a bit of furniture and her pictures, plus a bird feeder. And it's pet friendly. [name removed]organizes a monthly petting zoo (Animals for therapy) event. Our family has our providers through Family Care Network. FYI- FCN has in home care available for residents at Orchard. My mom's condition is moving quickly so she's already being referred to hospice, and she can get that service at Bellingham at Orchard. This is all new for me and I do have to say only drawback, but from what I understand is typical, is that items from rooms go missing or go walk about. Meaning other residents come by and pick up items and wander around with them. So, that was a bit disconcerting for me, but from what I understand that's not unusual in a memory care facility. You need to take pictures of the items you bring to the facility and give that inventory to Bellingham at Orchard. Plus, you must label everything so it can be returned to the proper room.
Randy
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 2, 2025
The emergency call cord was not accessible for someone in a wheelchair all the time. So after a month, we got a wrist button, so all is good there. Front door was a problem until recently for getting in after hours. That is now not a problem. Super friendly and helpful staff, from the manager on down. Lots of opportunities for activities available. Had those things mentioned been done when we moved in, would have given them 5 stars.
Richard H
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 1, 2025
I’ve found everything to be very acceptable for someone who needs this type of treatment. The staff seems to really be friendly and supportive. I would highly recommend it to anyone who can afford this type of care
KN
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 14, 2024
[name removed] loved the care center and the patients and workers. We were pleased with the quality of care and the caregivers. No place is like being "home" and it takes time to adjust but we would recommend The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care.
K J
Memory CareResident/client
September 15, 2024
I can't praise the caregivers enough. Or any of the staff that interacts with the people who live there. The admin is fairly good with the exception of the business office manager. He is incredibly rude and extremely unprofessional
J
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 22, 2023
An outside caregiver warned me that his health was failing way before staff did. I would not recommend this place to anyone. A patient escaped the facility one day when I was there.
Karen
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 9, 2023
I would give a 5 on most all just wish the cost wasn't so high but...He loves it there and enjoys having people around. He doesn't get involved too much with activities but does enjoy the chapel time on Wednesdays and spends a lot of time just walking around and "working" at what we don't know as his mind keeps him busy "working". I thank the Lord for his care at Orchard!!
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
March 15, 2023
Bad start for my loved one as they fell 3 times in the first week and then spent 2 nights in the hospital My loved one is doing good now that we have worked things out. They staff are doing a good job and everyone knows my loved one's name and call my loved one by it. The staff are doing a good job. It is a good place. There could be some work to improve the cleanliness of the eating area. There are three meals a day. The staff are easy to talk with from the aides all the way up to the Director.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
November 28, 2022
I value The Bellingham at Orchard. Great staff. Great programming. Good food. Supportive. I am dismayed by the cost and the for-profit system of most senior care in general. But given that, I value The Bellingham for its transparency to me as an adult child of one of their residents and their great ability to hire compassionate staff.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 30, 2022
Their suggestion on how to get a person here was very nice and helpful. It went really smoothly. Everything is going well from what we can tell. The facility is very clean and the staff have been wonderful. It would be nice if they had one day for gospel music for those interested in religion. But they do have exercise classes, sing alongs, etc. Our loved one is diabetic and they are trying to improve the menu. He is safe and getting great care, but it is very expensive. I would recommend The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care.
Michael A
Memory CareAugust 31, 2022
Stopped in to see someone after a month away, Was Totally Shocked At The Fact His Personal Needs Were Not Being Met. His Moustache had not been trimmed since way before I had seen him last. Fingernails so Overgrown,(I can only Imagine what his toe nails look like) Hadn't Shaved in Days. Food All over the front of Clothing. This was Not the PROUD MAN I Had seen little over a month away.
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