The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

Calculator: See prices in your area
The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Bellingham at Orchard a Memory Care Residence

Find all the comfort you need in one place with The Bellingham at Orchard a Memory Care Residence, a nurturing community based in Bellingham, WA. Here, residents can fully relax in their cozy and well-maintained accommodations with 24/7 care and supervision. An excellent care team is always available to assist residents with their daily living activities like personal grooming, medication management, and more.

Through their Spark Program, the community makes sure residents enjoy an array of engaging activities like exercise classes and outings for their enrichment. Convenient amenities and nourishing meals are also provided for a truly enjoyable living experience. Here, residents are liberated from the stress of chores and responsibilities for a comfortable and carefree living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 76 Rank #152 / 324Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd 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 Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #319 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th 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.
49 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #167 / 248Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th 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.
69.7% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Washington average: 74.7%
Occupied beds
53 / 76

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 11 days
CountyWhatcom
License Number2576

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMaimin, Michael (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Housekeeping
ActivitiesEngaging programs like Bridge, Texas Hold’em, art therapy, and dance-filled happy hours
Specific ProgramsEngaging Programs, Forever Fit, Pawsitive Health, Memories in Motion, Starlight Shows, Virtual Voyages

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,325 per month

Contact The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

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 2023 · 3 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.
86 deficiencies 24 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 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (177% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% 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. 8631 This facility has 177% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (86 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 177% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.64.51 This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3.6 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 20% 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. 249 This facility has had 167% more total inspections than the Washington average (24 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 167% more

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Room sizes icon
Room sizes icon

Room Sizes: 230 - 260 sq. ft

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Private / Companion Suite

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Single-story

Beauty services icon
Beauty services icon

Beauty Services

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Housekeeping icon
Housekeeping icon

Housekeeping Services

Recreational activities icon
Recreational activities icon

Recreational Activities

Exercise program icon
Exercise program icon

Exercise Programs

Managed by Michael Malmin

Executive Director

4 years of experience

Michael Malmin is the Executive Director of The Bellingham at Orchard by Cogir in Bellingham, Washington. With four years in senior living and 17 years in healthcare, Michael is dedicated to providing rewarding and engaging experiences for residents, especially those with memory deficiencies. He values each day as a new adventure and enjoys spending time with his family exploring Washington when not at the community.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

Places of interest near The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

Add your location

Address

Compare Memory Care around the area

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Watermark at Bellevue
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 78
Rank #16 / 324
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 52
Rank #41 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
38.6%
Facility 38.6%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #239 / 248
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 279
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
MC
AL
IL
Burien (Evansville)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 52
Rank #240 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #214 / 248
A+9
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.6
Facility 0.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #7 / 279
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 52
Rank #181 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #11 / 248
-2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #38 / 279
The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence
MC
Bellingham (Cornwall Park)
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 78
Rank #152 / 324
Yes
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 52
Rank #319 / 583
Private / Companion Suite
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #167 / 248
-24
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
86
Facility 86
WA AVG 31
Rank #273 / 279
3.6
Facility 3.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #116 / 279
Judson Park
MC
AL
CCRC(
IL
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 78
Rank #249 / 324
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 52
Rank #502 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #144 / 248
A+6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence

What neighborhood is The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence in?

The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence is in the Cornwall Park neighborhood of Bellingham.

Is The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence in a walkable area?

The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence?

According to WA state health department records, The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence's license number is 2576.

When does The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence?

The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence's occupancy is 69.7%.

Does The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence on this page.

Are pets allowed at The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence?

Yes, The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence allows residents to bring their pets.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance