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Nursing homes and assisted living in Bellingham, Washington

Our directory lists 27 places to live with care in Bellingham, Washington: 6 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 13 assisted living communities, and 8 residential care homes. 6 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 3 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Whatcom County.

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See only the 23 that accept Medicaid in Bellingham

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Ferndale7 places · 8.7 miles awayLynden12 places · 12 miles awayCuster1 place · 14 miles awayBlaine4 places · 18 miles awayAnacortes7 places · 19 miles awaySumas1 place · 19 miles awayEastsound1 place · 21 miles awaySedro Woolley11 places · 21 miles awayBurlington5 places · 22 miles awayMount Vernon24 places · 25 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Bellingham?
Our directory lists 27 in Bellingham, Washington: 6 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 21 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Bellingham?
6 of the 6 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 17 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Bellingham?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Washington is $432 a day for a semi-private room (about $13,140 a month), and assisted living is $7,600 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Washington.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Bellingham?
No place in Bellingham has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Washington: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Washington.

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