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Brookdale Fairhaven
Nestled in the historic waterfront town of Bellingham, Washington, Brookdale Fairhaven is an exclusive senior living community that offers assisted living with a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. Residents can enjoy a valued location near shopping, banks, area hospitals, and physicians’ offices, while the community handles their chores, cleaning, and cooking, allowing them more time to pursue their passions. Basic utilities and maintenance are also included, and staff is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
At Brookdale Fairhaven, the assisted living program provides the right amount of personal assistance and care to help residents live their best lives, with the security of 24/7 staff availability. The community offers a diverse activities calendar, from creative pursuits like art classes and live music to competitive events like Wii Bowling tournaments and bingo. Residents can also enjoy sumptuous restaurant-style meals, with the culinary team creating delicious, healthy dishes from fresh seasonal ingredients and incorporating residents’ favorite recipes and requests.
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In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 27 deficiencies 11 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 28.0 | This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (27 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 4% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.5 | 3.1 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.5 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 19% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 11 | 9.0 | This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the Washington average (11 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 236 - 342 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Brookdale Fairhaven's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Orchard Park Assisted Living | AL | Bellingham | 96
Facility
96
WA AVG
79
Rank
#81 / 285 | No |
83
Facility
83
WA AVG
50
Rank
#53 / 439 | - |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#154 / 215 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
8
Rank
#223 / 265 | 27
Facility
27
WA AVG
31
Rank
#156 / 262 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#102 / 262 |
| Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community | AL MC | Bellingham (Cordata) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
79
Rank
#102 / 285 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
50
Rank
#311 / 439 | Private Rooms |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#23 / 215 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 12
Facility
12
WA AVG
31
Rank
#78 / 262 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#64 / 262 |
| Brookdale Fairhaven | AL | Bellingham (South Bellingham) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
79
Rank
#188 / 285 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
WA AVG
50
Rank
#240 / 439 | Studio |
78.3%
Facility
78.3%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#105 / 215 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 27
Facility
27
WA AVG
31
Rank
#156 / 262 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#117 / 262 |
| Summit Place Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Bellingham (South Bellingham) | 47
Facility
47
WA AVG
79
Rank
#236 / 285 | No |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
50
Rank
#244 / 439 | Private Rooms |
59.6%
Facility
59.6%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#186 / 215 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
31
Rank
#44 / 262 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#102 / 262 |
| AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham | AL MC | Bellingham (Columbia) | 44
Facility
44
WA AVG
79
Rank
#245 / 285 | No |
78
Facility
78
WA AVG
50
Rank
#71 / 439 | Private / Shared Rooms |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#54 / 215 | 7 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#197 / 265 | 24
Facility
24
WA AVG
31
Rank
#145 / 262 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#176 / 262 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Brookdale Fairhaven is located in Bellingham, Washington State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Fairhaven
What neighborhood is Brookdale Fairhaven in?
Brookdale Fairhaven is in the South Bellingham neighborhood of Bellingham.
Is Brookdale Fairhaven in a walkable area?
Brookdale Fairhaven has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Fairhaven?
According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Fairhaven's license number is 2525.
When does Brookdale Fairhaven's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Fairhaven's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Fairhaven?
Brookdale Fairhaven's occupancy is 78.3%.
Does Brookdale Fairhaven have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Fairhaven on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Fairhaven?
Yes, Brookdale Fairhaven allows residents to bring their pets.
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