Best Skilled Nursing in Bellingham, Washington
7 communities found
Bellingham has 9 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.1 across 223 reviews read. Six communities report Medicare star ratings, averaging 3.5 stars, with three earning five stars and one earning just one star. No community lists Medicaid acceptance or published pricing online.
- 7communities
- 4.3average rating, 7 rated
- 193family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Summit Place Assisted Living
Bellingham, Washington
4.8(22)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mt Baker Care Center
Bellingham, Washington
4.5(16)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation
Bellingham, Washington
4.4(68)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Highland Health and Rehabilitation
Bellingham, Washington
4.4(7)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Shuksan Healthcare Center
Bellingham, Washington
4.3(12)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation
Bellingham, Washington
4(7)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Bellingham, Washington
4(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Bellingham
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Summit Place is a small community where staff know residents personally, though one review cites food quality and delayed medication concerns.
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4.5 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 70 units
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North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation
4.4 (68 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 122 units
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation offers post-acute rehab, long-term nursing, and memory support, holding a 4.4 Google rating from 66 reviews.
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Highland Health and Rehabilitation
4.4 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 44 units
Highland Health and Rehabilitation is a small, 45-bed facility praised for compassionate staff, though one reviewer noted typical staffing challenges.
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4.3 (12 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 52 units
Shuksan Rehabilitation And Health Care is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community holding a 4.3 rating, though detailed reviews weren't available.
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Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation
4 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 102 units
Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation draws mixed reviews, with praise for caring staff and food but concerns about staffing, cleanliness, and phone communication.
- 7
4 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 105 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Bellingham
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Bellingham communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise medical and nursing care, mentioned by 67% of the 9 communities, and caring, attentive staff, noted by 56%. At the same time, 56% raise concerns about communication with families and 56% about cost and billing, while 33% point to staff attitude and 33% to staffing levels and turnover.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 71%
- Caring, attentive staff 57%
- Food and dining 29%
- Activities and social life 29%
- Communication with families 29%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 57%
- Cost and billing 57%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Staffing levels and turnover 29%
“I would love to recommend this place because the staff has been excellent to me. The provider Judy has been very helpful. Yogesh has been kind and always willing to help out. Ranjeet restorative aid has been great to me and fixed my hair. Thank u!”
“Laura and Molly are the best. Mt. Baker Care Center is awesome and I highly recommend this facility. Karen is awesome! She is compassionate and caring and has treated my girlfriend in a very caring way. I so appreciate this facility.”
“The staff is wonderful! If I could give them 10 stars I would. It’s a small place and it was easy for mom to get into her groove. Very comfortable with plenty of activities. Lovely dining room.”
Skilled Nursing in Bellingham: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (6), 24-hour staff (6), on-site nurse (rn) (6), housekeeping (6), medication management (6), emergency call system (6).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Washington
Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.
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Skilled Nursing near Bellingham
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro-Woolley20.8 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 20.8 mi |
| Burlington21.5 mi | 8 | 4.4 / 5 | 21.5 mi |
| Mount Vernon24.9 mi | 15 | 4.5 / 5 | 24.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Bellingham, 193 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Bellingham ask about.
- Home Care in Washington: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Bellingham: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Bellingham, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing long term care communities in Bellingham, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Bellingham are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Summit Place Assisted Living (4.8★, 22 ratings), Mt Baker Care Center (4.5★, 16 ratings), North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation (4.4★, 68 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Bellingham?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Bellingham has assisted living (17 communities), independent living (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), memory care (5 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Bellingham?
Families rate Bellingham skilled nursing long term care communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 193 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Bellingham skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Bellingham communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 71%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 57%), food and dining (mentioned for 29%). The most common concerns are communication with families (57%), cost and billing (57%), staff attitude (29%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Bellingham?
Of the 6 Bellingham communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Bellingham nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bellingham carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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