Assisted Living in Bellingham, Washington
"We have promised ourselves that we shall always treat our residents as we would our own loved ones. Nothing less than our best will do."
This is a simple promise that the staff at Fairhaven Estates — and throughout Emeritus assisted living communities — has shared since 1986, when Fairhaven first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understanding and respectful — a promise to become extended family to the seniors entrusted in our care.
Right at Home
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with an outdoor courtyard, meandering trails and lovely gardens, Fairhaven Estates is Southside's premier assisted living community. Located just one-half mile from I-5 in Bellingham, our senior living community offers 49 apartments on one floor for easy access. Here our residents — in many cases, with their pets — enjoy retirement living. Yet a helping hand from our warm, caring staff — many of whom have worked here since we opened — is always close by.
New Friends, New Beginnings
Our common areas — including our lovely dining room, library and TV room — give residents and their loved ones the opportunity to get to know one another. We also offer a wide range of activities each month, here at Fairhaven and beyond, including Deception Pass boat tours, excursions to local casinos and our world-famous tulip fields, as well as trips to concerts, plays, local restaurants and parks. While Whatcom County is in a rural part of Washington State, many conveniences are located nearby, including Fred Meyer, a variety of banks, the shopping areas of Fairhaven, St. Joseph's Hospital and a local nursing home rehabilitation center, as well as bus, ferry and train service.
Community Services & Amenities
Common areas
- Dining room
- TV room
- Library
- Beauty salon
Amenities
- 3 meals a day, served restaurant-style
- Snacks
- 24-hour elder care staffing
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Parking
Senior care services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation services
- Respite care
Apartments
- Choice of 400-sq.-foot one bedroom or500-sq.-foot deluxe studio
- Half bath
- Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave
- Curtains and wall-to-wall carpeting
- All utilities except basic cable and telephone included
- Completely maintenance free, inside and out
- Pets welcome
Activities
- Strong volunteer program
- The Purple Society Recreational Club
- Parties, socials, hobby and game groups
- Exercise programs
- Cultural enrichment programs
- Trips to Mt Baker, Deception Pass boat tours, casino trips, theater, concerts, local historical museums, tea shops, Samish Island, tulip fields, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, restaurants and parks




