Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bellingham, WA

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bellingham, WA
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Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community

Focusing on memory care, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Bellingham, Washington, that has 85 beds. Clinical support also includes an on-site physician, registered nursing services, 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation, and respite care, providing comprehensive assistance for both long-term and short-term needs. It currently maintains 94% occupancy, with 80 beds occupied.

Specialized programs, such as the Brain Healthy Living program based on the Nexus model and Silverado Sensory Programs, are offered to promote engagement and enhance quality of life. Additionally, secure outdoor spaces, community pets, gourmet dining, and activities tailored are provided.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 32, making it primarily car-dependent and requiring transportation to complete most errands. Regular state inspections and ongoing quality assurance efforts help maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
80
Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #141 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 356 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #459 / 619Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 459th out of 619 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #24 / 276Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 276 homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 276. 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.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
80 / 85
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

Awards

Voted U.S. News Best Memory Care 2025-26

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyWhatcom
License Number2517

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactPrinty, Laura (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Secure Outdoor Spaces
Gourmet Food
Community Pets
Specific ProgramsBrain Healthy Living (Nexus), Silverado Sensory Programs
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 1 deficiency 4 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 (97% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (93% 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. 131 This facility has 97% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 97% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.34.51 This facility has 93% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0.3 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 93% 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. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (4 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Laura Printy

Senior Administrator

Over 25 years of experience

Laura Printy joined Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community in 2012 as the community Administrator and became Senior Administrator in 2016. She holds a degree in Human Development with an emphasis in Gerontology from California State University, San Marcos. With over 25 years serving those affected by memory loss, Laura has experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, and education outreach. She is also a Certified Director of Assisted Living.

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 81
Rank #113 / 356
No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 619
-
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
WA AVG 75%
Rank #191 / 276
10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #152 / 279
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 279
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Bellingham (Cordata)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 356
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #459 / 619
Private Rooms
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
WA AVG 75%
Rank #24 / 276
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 279
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 279
Brookdale Fairhaven
AL
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 81
Rank #237 / 356
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 51
Rank #347 / 619
Studio
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
WA AVG 75%
Rank #129 / 276
8
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
Summit Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 81
Rank #298 / 356
No
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 51
Rank #356 / 619
Private Rooms
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
WA AVG 75%
Rank #232 / 276
3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #46 / 279
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham
AL
MC
Bellingham (Columbia)
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 356
No
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 51
Rank #90 / 619
Private / Shared Rooms
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 75%
Rank #67 / 276
6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 279
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #82 / 279

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community 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 Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community

What neighborhood is Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community in?

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community is in the Cordata neighborhood of Bellingham.

Is Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community in a walkable area?

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community?

According to WA state health department records, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's license number is 2517.

When does Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community?

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's occupancy is 94%.

Are pets allowed at Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community?

Yes, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community have?

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community has 85 beds.

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