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2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Resident/client
5.0
Welcome Home She Said
I love living here!
The place is spotless and my room has lots of space and more closet space then I can fill!
I enjoy the food.
But the best thing is the amazing staff. They are so friendly, I really feel at home here.
The location is right off of the highway, you can't miss it and they have plenty of parking.
About the facility Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham rests in the suburban surroundings of Bellingham, Washington. This independent living community strives to provide a personalized approach to senior living that creates the perfect balance of support and independence for every resident.
Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham partners with home-care agencies to provide assistance with a variety of daily activities in residents’ homes, allowing residents to stay in the community even if care needs change. Other services include telehealth services, emergency call systems, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled transportation. For meals, residents have a variety of resident-inspired dishes to choose from that are chef-prepared with seasonal ingredients. Menu options are dietitian-approved and are served fresh in a restaurant-style setting.
To create an engaging, vibrant atmosphere for residents to enjoy, this community features a fitness center, a landscaped courtyard with walking paths, media room, and more.
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Amenities at Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Room Service
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Vegan
- Guest Meals
- Kosher
- International Cuisine
- Low / No Sodium
- Professional Chef
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Restaurant Style Dining
Room Amenities
- Handicap Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Bath Tubs
- Ground Floor Units
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Air Conditioned
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Covered Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- TV Lounge
- Indoor Atrium
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
Recreational areas
- Fitness Center
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Billiards Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
- Movie or Theater Room
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Choir / Singing Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Karaoke
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Pet-focused Programs
- Stretching Classes
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Happy Hour
- Trivia Games
- Activities On-site
- Live Well Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Holiday Parties
- Bridge Club
- Dances
- Art Classes
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- BBQs or Picnics
- Wine Tasting
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Men's Club
- Activities Off-site
- Birthday Parties
- Community Service Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
- Intergenerational Programs
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A Place for Mom has scored Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham has 41 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
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Friendliness
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Value for Cost
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A Place for Mom has scored Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham has 41 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
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Gaia H - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 26, 2025
Welcome Home She Said
I love living here!
The place is spotless and my room has lots of space and more closet space then I can fill!
I enjoy the food.
But the best thing is the amazing staff. They are so friendly, I really feel at home here.
The location is right off of the highway, you can't miss it and they have plenty of parking.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
February 27, 2025
Thank you, Gaia, for your positive review. We're so glad you're thoroughly enjoying your experience at Solstice at Bellingham. If you have any further questions about our community, please don't hesitate to reach out to a member of our team. Thank you again for your positive message.
Michael V - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 16, 2024
Great overall experience
The biggest selling point was the people and the overall atmosphere in the building. Both residents and staff were friendly and helpful.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
October 17, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at Solstice at Bellingham, Michael! Your recommendation and feedback mean a lot to us, have a great day!
SW - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 3, 2024
Solstice Bellingham has been a great fit for my mother
I would rate all of the categories as 5. My mother has settled in nicely and is happy with the facility. She especially likes the availability of outdoor spaces and a level , paved path so she can securely use her walker to take a walk independently. The place has a welcoming atmosphere when we visit. It was a good match for my mother. She is 97 with no major health concerns.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
October 8, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this positive review! We're happy to hear that your mom is having a great experience with us at Solstice at Bellingham. If you ever have any questions about our community or programs, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks so much. Have a great day!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 16, 2024
Loving staff
Small staff with lots of heart. Everyone truly cares for the tenants.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
May 20, 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review of Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Have a great day!
Duncan Pope - Toured community
Independent Living
March 7, 2024
Our top choice
I searched in the area for a good community for my disabled sister. After visiting 7 communities, Solstice Bellingham stood out above all the other choices by a considerable margin. Not only did every staff member I met take pains to assure me that regardless of their title, they would help with any concern I or my sister had directly. The atmosphere was that of a family and residents were very welcoming and congenial. A real sense of community. I am completely confident that not only my sister will receive excellent care but that she will be happy here.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
March 13, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this positive review, Duncan! If you ever have any questions about our community or programs, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks so much. Have a great day!
KO - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 29, 2024
New Beginning
I like living here - enjoy interacting with others and the activities just. Wish the food was better - less carbs and more protein. I toured several places and this was the best option.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
January 31, 2024
Thank you for your 4-star review of Solstice at Bellingham. We are sorry to hear about your experience with the food at our community. The health and well-being of our residents is our No. 1 priority. Our culinary team works hard to create meals that are nutritious and delicious and provide a great dining experience for our residents. If you would like to provide additional feedback, please reach out to our executive director, David Kiefer, at bellinghamED@solsticeseniorliving.com or (360) 671-6060.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 28, 2023
Recommended
My loved one is currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living and everything has been very good to great for her at this facility so far. Overall, the facility is excellent. The housekeeping keeps everything very clean. The staff is excellent and very friendly. The residents are super friendly as well and seem like they are happy to be there. The care services seem to be very good, as does the food! The activities are great. All of these types of housing are very expensive, but this one at least seems like the better bang for the buck. I would recommend Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham to others.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
September 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review of Solstice at Bellingham! We are so pleased your loved one has found the facility and our staff to be excellent, we strive to make Solstice Senior Living communities a warm and welcoming place for our residents and their families. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions or additional comments. Have a wonderful day!
ME - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 13, 2023
Review for Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
During COVID times were hard. It was tough to get staff for all needs, but since then there has been a management change and staff has increased. Some residents feel the monthly rent is too high, and I agree, but since it includes everything it is fair. The people are very friendly, there are activities you can take part in if you are interested, there is even a church service each Sunday. They try hard to meet the needs of all. We picked this community, because of all utilities, housekeeping, meals, and activities are included at no extra charge.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
June 15, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Solstice at Bellingham. We appreciate your kind feedback and are delighted to hear about your experience at our community. Have a wonderful day!
Karen - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 8, 2022
Not for my Mom
The college students were very friendly and willing to help.They need a new manager. The food is awful, not experienced in healthy senior diets. No activities offered for theduration, that my loved one was there. The tenants complain to the wall. They are not what they advertise or promise.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 9, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your family member’s experience with the food at our community. The health and well-being of our residents is our No. 1 priority. Our culinary team works hard to create meals that are nutritious and delicious and provide a great dining experience for our residents. Our associates and partners work hard to accommodate each and every one of their needs through the services and activities we provide. If you would like to discuss further, please contact our executive director, Larry MacDonald, at bellinghamed@solsticeseniorliving.com or (360) 382-1231.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 4, 2022
Would recommend this warm and caring community to your loved ones
What we really like about Solstice Senior Living is the staff, they are so warm, friendly and welcoming. Every time we come to visit the residents are always saying hi to one another and engaging in conversation. So far our loved one has had no complaints regarding the meals, she says they are good with a good variety. We have not paid to much attention to the activities as of yet but our loved one has participate in a few things. Based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
November 7, 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review of Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and are so glad your loved one is pleased with our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 13, 2022
Highly recommend
Solstice Senior Living is a wonderful facility. My sister is so happy here. They are having issues with being short staffed just like everybody else, but other that that it has been amazing.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
June 14, 2022
Thank you for your review Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and are so glad your sister is enjoying her time at our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 8, 2022
Would Recommend With Reservations
I think once they're fully staffed again, it will be a good place. The management and staff are really nice and helpful. They're accommodating and proactive, and they do what they can. The facility itself is really nice. But they have staffing shortages, just like everywhere does right now. So the services / amenities / activities they advertise are not fully in effect right now. They're short on housekeeping staff. They have been running out of food consistently and are subsequently making substitutions that they don't necessarily notify they residents about. It's not wonderful, but not horrible. Again, I think when they're back to full staff and are fully up and running again, things will be much better.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
June 9, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. The health and well-being of our residents is our No. 1 priority, and our team works hard to accommodate each and every one of their needs through the services we provide. We are pleased to announce the hiring of full housekeeping staff, dining staff and key director positions at our community. We have also been working with local food vendors to complete shortages of trucks coming from our national sources. We are striving to fully return services to pre-covid timelines. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our executive director, Larry MacDonald, at bellinghamed@solsticeseniorliving.com or (360) 382-1231.
Gerald P - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 27, 2021
Friendly environment - interesting people; accommodating service; great location. I was here temporarily and felt right at home. Thanks so much.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 27, 2021
Thank you for your review of Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. Have a great day!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 27, 2021
I was made to feel very much at home. So many things to make my days filled with active things to do.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 27, 2021
Thank you for your review of Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad you are enjoying your time at our community. Have a great day!
Mary I - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 13, 2021
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 16, 2021
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Mary! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Have a wonderful day!
Sandra S - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 13, 2021
Solstice meets almost all my daily needs-from tasty meals. To a pleasant apartment cleaned weekly, to social activities that appeal to me, and shuttle transport for shopping and appointments. Thank you [name removed].
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 16, 2021
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Sandra! We are pleased to hear you are enjoying our community and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Have a wonderful day!
John S - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 6, 2021
My Review
My two daughters [name removed] and [name removed] reside in Bellingham, and I have a great fondness for Fairhaven from earlier visits.
Solstice is a natural! The community is welcoming and the staff is excellent.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 9, 2021
Thank you for your review of Solstice at Bellingham! We are so glad you are enjoying your time at our community.
Sitagamba R - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 6, 2021
My Review
Solstice is my destinysays it all! The only exclusively independent living facility I think. Ambiance is prepossessing. Residents collegial and supportive. Staff and management professional efficient yet informal and friendly. Residents delighted having students as servers learning experience for them too. Management amendable to suggestions and into community action, though would like to see more. Facilities/services run in well oiled manner even in absence of Director. Numerous activities-vibrant. Food is ok not your mom's home cooking but accommodating.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 9, 2021
Thank you for your review of Solstice at Bellingham! We appreciate you leaving feedback. We are so glad you are enjoying your time at our community.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 6, 2021
My Review
In the 2000 still great dining. Now 2021 institutional! All departments chronically short staffed since 2017; placing undue burdens on residents. Sad!
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 9, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. Our team works hard to create healthy meals that our residents enjoy, and we strive to exceed the diet and health needs of all our residents. Please feel free to stop by or give us a call at (360) 382-1231 to speak to our Executive Director and Culinary Service director so we may adjust to your dietary needs. Have a great day!
Bobbie - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 3, 2021
My Review
The staff is very kind and friendly.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
December 8, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind review, Bobbie! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying our community and have had great experiences with our staff. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Have a wonderful day!
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