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Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham

2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
9.0
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Michael V - Resident/client
4.0
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.... Read more

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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

Health Care Services

Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available

Pets

No weight limit
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Indoor Atrium
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Other Religious Services

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9.0

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Review Score

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9.0

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5 star

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4 star

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40 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham has 40 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Meals & Dining

4.3

Care Services

4.4

Activities

4.5

Staff

4.6

Value for Cost

4.5

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4.0
Michael V - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 16, 2024
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4.5

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4.5

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!


5.0
SW - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 3, 2024
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

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!


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
May 16, 2024
Verified Review
Loving staff

Small staff with lots of heart. Everyone truly cares for the tenants.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

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!


5.0
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

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!


4.0
KO - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
January 29, 2024
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

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.


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
September 28, 2023
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

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!


4.0
ME - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
June 13, 2023
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4

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!


2.0
Karen - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
December 8, 2022
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

2

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

2

Activities

2

Staff

2

Value for Cost

2

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.


5.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
November 4, 2022
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

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!


5.0
anonymous - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
June 13, 2022
Verified Review
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!


3.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
June 8, 2022
Verified Review
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.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3

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.


5.0
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!


5.0
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!


5.0
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!


5.0
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!


5.0
John S - Loved one of resident/client
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.


5.0
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.


3.0
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!


4.0
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!


4.0
Donna G - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 3, 2021
My Review

a retirement home is the best place for me! After my husband died, it seemed as though there was no longer a need to be in a big house that needed upkeep that I no longer could do...or afford to do. I no longer have to cook, clean or be along again! There are activities just out my door if I choose to participate there's a beauty shop on the premise as well. Best choice for me!

Response from Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham

December 8, 2021

Thank you for the kind review, Donna! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying our community, and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Have a wonderful day!


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