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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.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 31 | This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (26 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 16% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 6.5 | 7.8 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (6.5 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 17% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025, found no deficiencies, confirming the facility met licensing requirements after correcting prior issues related to kitchen cleanliness. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies primarily involving fire and life safety code compliance, including sprinkler system maintenance, smoke detector sensitivity, and fire door operation. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case related to uncorrected fire and life safety violations, which resulted in a civil fine due to risks posed by these issues. Prior reports also noted electrical safety concerns such as improper use of extension cords and multi-plug adapters. The facility appears to have addressed many previous deficiencies, indicating improvement in compliance with safety and sanitation standards over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 236 - 342 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Brookdale Fairhaven's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.54 miles to nearest hospital (Bellingham Vet Center)
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Brookdale Fairhaven is located in Bellingham, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bellingham (Cordata) | 85 | No | 32 | Studio | 94.1% | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Brookdale Fairhaven |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bellingham (South Bellingham) | 60 | Yes | 48 | Studio | 78.3% | 8 | 1 | 26 | 3.3 |
| Summit Place Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bellingham (South Bellingham) | 47 | No | 47 | Studio | 59.6% | 3 | - | 10 | 3.3 |
| AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bellingham (Columbia) | 44 | No | 78 | Studio | 86.4% | 6 | 3 | 18 | 3.0 |
Brookdale Fairhaven is in the South Bellingham neighborhood of Bellingham.
Brookdale Fairhaven has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Fairhaven's license number is 2525.
According to WA state health department records, Brookdale Fairhaven's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Brookdale Fairhaven's occupancy is 78%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Fairhaven on this page.
Brookdale Fairhaven has 60 beds.
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