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Based in beautiful Bellingham, WA, Silverado Bellingham is an extraordinary memory care community focusing on memory care, respite care, and brain-healthy living, also known as Nexus. The community goes above and beyond in providing a relaxing and safe residence for individuals with dementia with meticulously designed accommodations to cater to their special needs. With a team of compassionate, hardworking, and highly trained dementia care professionals, Silverado Bellingham promises exceptional care and support to ensure seniors enjoy their golden years with dignity.
Silverado Bellingham aims to provide residents with a fulfilling and happy retirement, hosting outside trips and social events for seniors’ enjoyment and well-being. Dining is a chance to foster familiarity with delectable and nutritious meals catering to seniors’ nutritional needs and preferences. Proving its top-notch quality, Silverado Bellingham is awarded the US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care in 2024.
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
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 31 | This facility has 97% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 97% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 0.3 | 7.8 | This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0.3 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 96% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.12 miles to nearest hospital (Sea Mar Community Health Center)
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Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community is located in Bellingham, Washington.
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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
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#147 / 366 | No |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
51
Rank
#458 / 628 | Private Rooms |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#25 / 285 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#119 / 285 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
31
Rank
#7 / 285 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#8 / 285 |
| 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
Facility
60
WA AVG
81
Rank
#246 / 366 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
WA AVG
51
Rank
#345 / 628 | Private Rooms |
78.3%
Facility
78.3%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#127 / 285 | 8 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#119 / 285 | 26
Facility
26
WA AVG
31
Rank
#145 / 285 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#104 / 285 |
| 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
Facility
47
WA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 366 | No |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
51
Rank
#354 / 628 | Private Rooms |
59.6%
Facility
59.6%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#239 / 285 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 10
Facility
10
WA AVG
31
Rank
#50 / 285 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#104 / 285 |
| 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
Facility
44
WA AVG
81
Rank
#317 / 366 | No |
78
Facility
78
WA AVG
51
Rank
#90 / 628 | Private Rooms |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#64 / 285 | 6 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#205 / 285 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#105 / 285 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#88 / 285 |
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community is in the Cordata neighborhood of Bellingham.
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.
According to WA state health department records, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's license number is 2517.
According to WA state health department records, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community's occupancy is 94%.
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community has 85 beds.
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