Bellingham, WA has 5 licensed memory care communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,818/mo. That's below the Washington state median by about 7%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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● Bellingham $8,818 ○ National median $7,788
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Bellingham figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled memory-care ranges for Bellingham versus Washington and a multi-state national aggregate. Method: local assisted-living estimate plus a documented 20–30% premium band (not a Genworth memory-care survey median).
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The $7,963 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Bellingham's implied rate of about $42 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Geneva $8,818 · Marietta-Alderwood $8,818 · Sudden Valley $8,818 · Ferndale $8,818 · Alger $8,539
Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Bellingham, grounded in local medians on this page.
A note on counting: we show 5 licensed memory care communities listed for Bellingham proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Bellingham has an estimated population of 93,438. About 15,407 residents (16%) are age 65 or older. Bellingham is located in Whatcom County, Washington. The median household income is $66,755. Our directory currently lists 5 licensed memory care communities in Bellingham. Estimated median cost in Bellingham is $8,818 per month, compared with $9,500 per month statewide in Washington.
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We currently list 5 licensed memory care communities in Bellingham, WA.
Bellingham's median memory care cost is about 7% lower than the Washington state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, memory care in Bellingham, WA costs $8,818/month (median).
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