St. Francis of Bellingham, located in Bellingham, WA, is a senior living community primarily offering nursing home care alongside assisted living services. Affiliated with Medicare and Medicaid, and a participant since March 1, 1986, the facility provides a comprehensive array of healthcare and support services tailored to the needs of its residents. Currently, it accommodates 109 occupants and aims to deliver personalized care in a supportive environment.

The care services at St. Francis of Bellingham include skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies. These services cater to residents with various medical needs, ensuring 24-hour medical supervision. The facility is equipped with a barber and beauty salon to enhance residents' well-being and personal care. Specialty services include hospice care for end-of-life support, wound care management, hearing care, and memory care programs designed for individuals with cognitive impairments.

Residents benefit from a dedicated team of nurses and care staff, praised for their professionalism and compassion, with individuals like Preet, Rani/Ronnie, Morgan, and James frequently noted for their exceptional service. Though there are occasional critical feedback points, largely relating to past management, the overall environment is noted to be positive, particularly due to improvements under current administration.

In addition to medical and personal care, St. Francis offers resident and family counseling, ensuring effective communication and emotional support integral to comprehensive caregiving. Families have expressed gratitude for the attentive and organized care provided, especially during critical moments such as end-of-life care planning. The facility's commitment to respecting individual dietary needs further illustrates its holistic approach to care. Despite limited recent updates, the transition to current management is acknowledged as a positive step towards enhancing care quality at the facility.

Costs at this community start at $2,843 and range up to $7,592. The average price in the community is $5,218, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,200. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.