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Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham

2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225

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9.0
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41 reviews
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Gaia H

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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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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for Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham

9 out of 10
Review Score41 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review 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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Last Updated: 2/26/25

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Gaia H

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 26, 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

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.

Michael V

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 16, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.5

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.

SW

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 3, 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

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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 16, 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

Loving staff

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

Duncan Pope

Independent Living

Toured community

March 7, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

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.

KO

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 29, 2024

4.0 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
2.0

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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 28, 2023

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

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.

ME

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2023

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

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.

Karen

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

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.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 4, 2022

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

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.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
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.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 8, 2022

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

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.

Gerald P

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 27, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Friendly environment - interesting people; accommodating service; great location. I was here temporarily and felt right at home. Thanks so much.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 27, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I was made to feel very much at home. So many things to make my days filled with active things to do.

Mary I

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 13, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra S

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 13, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

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].

John S

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 6, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Sitagamba R

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 6, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 6, 2021

3.0 out of 5 stars

My Review

In the 2000 still great dining. Now 2021 institutional! All departments chronically short staffed since 2017; placing undue burdens on residents. Sad!

Bobbie

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 3, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars

My Review

The staff is very kind and friendly.

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