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Orchard Park Assisted Living
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Orchard Park Assisted Living

844 W Orchard Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Orchard Park Assisted Living

Orchard Park Assisted Living provides assisted living in Bellingham, WA, with support for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartments. This arrangement may suit a resident who needs daily assistance but can continue living in a private apartment.

The community has 96 beds. A Walk Score of 83 / 100 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so shops, a pharmacy, and cafes are within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives.

Facility Direct Line (360) 647-3708
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 96 Rank #93 / 324Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 324 homes we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #64 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 583 homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #172 / 248Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 248 homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 248. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
68.8% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Washington average: 74.7%
Occupied beds
66 / 96

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyWhatcom
License Number1350

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 27 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (49% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2731 This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (27 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 13% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.34.51 This facility has 49% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.3 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 49% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 129 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Washington average (12 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more
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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Orchard Park Assisted Living'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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Orchard Park Assisted Living
AL
Bellingham
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 78
Rank #93 / 324
No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 52
Rank #64 / 583
-
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #172 / 248
12
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #152 / 279
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 279
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Bellingham (Cordata)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 52
Rank #434 / 583
Private Rooms
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #23 / 248
7
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 279
1.7
Facility 1.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 279
Brookdale Fairhaven
AL
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 78
Rank #209 / 324
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 52
Rank #328 / 583
Studio
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #114 / 248
11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
Summit Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 78
Rank #267 / 324
No
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 52
Rank #335 / 583
Private Rooms
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #209 / 248
3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #46 / 279
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham
AL
MC
Bellingham (Columbia)
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 78
Rank #277 / 324
No
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 52
Rank #89 / 583
Private / Shared Rooms
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #56 / 248
7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 279
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #82 / 279

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Orchard Park Assisted Living is located in BELLINGHAM, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Park Assisted Living

Is Orchard Park Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Orchard Park Assisted Living has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Orchard Park Assisted Living?

According to WA state health department records, Orchard Park Assisted Living's license number is 1350.

When does Orchard Park Assisted Living's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Orchard Park Assisted Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Orchard Park Assisted Living?

Orchard Park Assisted Living's occupancy is 68.8%.

Are pets allowed at Orchard Park Assisted Living?

No, Orchard Park Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Orchard Park Assisted Living have?

Orchard Park Assisted Living has 96 beds.

Has Orchard Park Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Orchard Park Assisted Living has had 27 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

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