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Avista Ferndale

2240 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248

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9.7
Review score
44 reviews
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9.7
Review score
44 reviews
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    59%
  • 4 star
    18%
  • 3 star
    9%
  • 2 star
    5%
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Joseph

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Our family's experience

Extremely clean facility with incredible staff. Incredible sense of community and the director [name removed] went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome and taken care of

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Avista Ferndale

Avista Ferndale is a small assisted living community with a big heart. At the core of our community is our wonderful staff who will go out of the way to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. We are located in the small town of Ferndale, Washington, just eight miles north of Bellingham. We are one mile west of the Nooksack River and very close to several parks and recreational areas.

Our apartments are pet friendly and residents may choose between studio or one bedroom homes and have the option to live alone or with a companion. All apartments have kitchenettes, storage space, private bathrooms and individual climate controls.

We offer many opportunities to have fun and cultivate friendships:

Live piano entertainment
Qigong
Games
Socials
Visits to local parks
Sightseeing trips
Shopping

Our community is designed with amenities and features that promote relaxation, socialization and activity:

Comfortable lounges
Computer room
Cozy library
Enclosed courtyard with garden and fishpond
Activity room
Private dining room
Beauty salon
Overnight guest accommodations
Restaurant style dining room

We offer attentive care in a warm environment that promotes independence and dignity. We have on site rehabilitation services and offer respite care and short term stay options. Our caring staff can also assist with personal grooming needs as well as managing chronic conditions and medications.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living

Avista Ferndale

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for Avista Ferndale

9.7 out of 10
Review Score44 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.0
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Avista Ferndale with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Avista Ferndale has 44 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/16/25

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Joseph

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our family's experience

Extremely clean facility with incredible staff. Incredible sense of community and the director [name removed] went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome and taken care of

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 15, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Avista Ferndale

Comments: staff is great - caring and kind and efficient. The garden is big and beautiful. My dog can go off leash as it is totally secure.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 29, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Avista Ferndale

The staff is great and all seem to be very kind and helpful. My Mom has adjusted and is doing very well there. I would recommend to others.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Avista Ferndale

The facility has an open and warm environment. Two room units, with a bath and kitchen appliances. Nice courtyard.

Marlene S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

They are friendly, attentive to my mom’s needs and offer many options to keep her entertained.

Our mother has been at Avista for approximately 2 months. Initially, she was not happy about leaving her home. The staff has been very attentive and friendly, but unfortunately, they have been in “lockdown “ for several days due to the flu and other viruses. However, the staff remains attentive and encouraging and she has now come to see Avista as her home.

The Gallants

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our families experience

Our families experience at Avista was incredible, starting with director [name removed], and her staff. They quickly became a part of our family and have welcomed us as such. My father was so happy in his community and even more so - taken care of. Every staff member greeted me with a smile and made a point to greet me by name. Avista at Ferndale went above and beyond to make sure not just my father was taken care of, but my siblings and I had support.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place to live. Food is very good. Well taken care of.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 19, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review us

Well cared for, fed, and treated respectfully.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

well cared for

Charmain D Benson

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

This is a great place to stay. The help are Great- They all seem to love the residents (Good and Bad). Food is wonderful.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

I am happy content and well cared for. My meds are delivered accurately and on schedule. Staff is happy and very competent as well as friendly and caring.

Alison R

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 10, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I find this home fine in every aspect, the staff, quality of meals and activities suitable.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 10, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I have had a wonderful experienced here at Avista. Everything I have done with this group has exceeded my high expectations.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

September 13, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I toured this facility and based on the tour, I would not recommend it. The residents just seemed miserable. It was very small, no diversity, no activities. It wasn't vibrant or welcoming. It honestly felt more like a place you would put someone who had no family or advocate and nowhere else to go.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 23, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Caring Facility

I would recommend Louisa Place for someone who needs someone to care for their loved one. The care was very good, although they were a little short staffed at times so my father had to wait. That was not the caregivers fault, as they did the best they could with what they had. I also know it's tough in these times, especially being a caretaker myself. My main thing was they provided a lot of good care, but I do wish they had the capacity to be a little more timely.

Angie K

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 27, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Genuine and Caring Staff

The caregivers have made all efforts to make sure my father is taken care of. They genuinely care! I love the smaller atmosphere, it feels very homey. The facility is clean, and I appreciate everything is all on one level. The garden area is beautiful, and my father loves hearing and seeing all of the birds. There are always activities going on, and residents seem happy. I would highly recommend!

Beth S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good Place For Your Loved One

They were very caring and personable.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 30, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Small and Homey

Despite high staff turnover the atmosphere is warm and friendly. The residents are treated caringly. There's lots of great activities and support.

Declined D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 22, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Very compassionate personnel

There have been many issues at this facility due to constant turnover. But the ones who stay are compassionate, caring individuals, and the environment is intimate and homey. There are all kinds of activities run by a wonderful activities director who really connects with the residents. Being owned by a corporation is apparent—very high fees and an absentee landlord. They should treat their core employees well for how hard they work…they are stretched very thin from what I see.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Security because someone is always there

We needed the care in the beginning and now my loved one does not need the care any longer. He also did not like the food. He liked the attention and being around the people. They also followed very good standards for covid also to keep the residents safe. He is happier in his own place but while we needed the help it worked. The staff were nice also they were good.

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