The Park at Belle Harbour

    2168 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
    • Assisted Living

    Warm staff, delicious meals, peace

    I toured The Park at Belle Harbour and was warmly welcomed by knowledgeable, caring staff who made a very positive impression. The made-from-scratch, delicious meals (gluten-free options available), engaging activities, beautiful well-designed rooms and grounds, plus on-site 24/7 nursing and therapy, gave me real peace of mind. I highly recommend touring - it feels like a supportive, active community with attentive management and personalized care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.96·(28)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • 24/7 on-site nursing support
    • On-site occupational and physical therapy
    • Well-designed, spacious rooms
    • Luxurious decor and beautiful grounds
    • Attentive, warm, and gracious staff
    • Personalized, resident-focused care
    • Memory-care friendly environment
    • Engaging activities and events (educational seminars, themed events, holiday activities)
    • Free movie screenings and social programming
    • Delicious, made-from-scratch meals
    • Dietary accommodations (gluten-free, egg-free options)
    • Strong community engagement and partnerships
    • Enthusiastic marketing and activities teams
    • Staged model units available during construction
    • Convenient for doctor appointments and family visits
    • Safe, supportive, and vibrant community atmosphere
    • Thoughtful, elderly-friendly design details
    • High-quality amenities and museum-like décor
    • Positive impressions from tours and events
    • Responsive, professional management and leadership

    Cons

    • Affordability/price may be a barrier for some
    • Pre-opening / still under construction for some units (not yet open)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community is strongly positive, with consistent emphasis on high-quality care, an engaged and compassionate staff, attractive facilities, and a lively activities program. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the presence of on-site clinical supports — notably 24/7 nursing and occupational/physical therapy — which contributes to a clear sense of safety and clinical readiness. Many reviewers described the care as personalized, empathetic, and delivered by staff who go above and beyond, creating peace of mind for residents and families.

    Staff and management receive the most frequent praise. Descriptions such as warm, gracious, attentive, professional, and passionate recur throughout the reviews. Marketing managers, activities directors, and other team members were singled out by name in multiple accounts for being informative, enthusiastic, and easy to work with. Several reviews noted excellent partnerships with community organizations and event hosts, and positive interactions with leadership (including the CEO) were mentioned. The overall picture is of a leadership and staff team that is responsive, community-oriented, and focused on delivering a high level of service.

    Facilities and physical environment are repeatedly described as luxurious, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed. Reviewers mention museum-like pictures and memorabilia, grand decor, beautiful grounds, and a layout that feels both elegant and elderly-friendly. Rooms were described as well-kept and spacious, with staged model units used during construction to help prospective residents and families visualize the space. The community seems oriented to provide a dignified living environment that balances aesthetics with practical, senior-focused design details.

    Dining and food service are strong positives. Numerous reviewers praised delicious, made-from-scratch meals and noted the staff’s ability to accommodate dietary needs (examples include gluten-free and egg-free offerings). Several event reviews also highlighted very good catered lunches and themed meal events, indicating that food service is both a social and quality differentiator for the community.

    Activities and social programming are another clear strength. The Park at Belle Harbour is described as offering a variety of stimulating programs — from educational seminars and holiday-themed events to Beatles-themed activities, free movie screenings, and other interactive offerings. Reviewers reported an engaging atmosphere that fosters friendships, social engagement, and a vibrant day-to-day life for residents.

    Notable patterns and minor concerns: the most commonly cited drawback is cost — reviewers explicitly mentioned affordability or price as a potential barrier. Another recurring note is that some aspects of the community were still in pre-opening or construction phases when reviewers visited, which may limit immediate move-in options; however, staged models and open-house events were used effectively to present the finished vision. Beyond these points, there were virtually no consistent criticisms of care quality, staffing, dining, or programming.

    In summary, the reviews paint The Park at Belle Harbour as a thoughtfully designed, staff-driven community with strong clinical supports, excellent dining, varied and engaging activities, and high aesthetic standards. The leadership and staff are repeatedly credited for creating a welcoming, respectful, and personalized environment. Prospective residents and families should be aware of potential cost considerations and the timing of unit availability during pre-opening phases, but for those able to afford it and willing to wait for move-in, the facility appears to offer a high-caliber assisted living and memory-care experience with many strengths across care, amenities, and community life.

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    Location

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    The Park at Belle Harbour is located at 2168 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004.

    About The Park at Belle Harbour

    The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community sits in Bellevue, WA, surrounded by evergreen trees and close to parks, shopping, and medical centers like Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Bartell Drugs pharmacy, and you'll see that the community has a modern, luxury design with clean, new amenities and a layout that's built for both comfort and independence, so if you're looking for independent living for active seniors or need assisted living help with things like dressing, bathing, or medication, there are options and staff trained to provide support tailored to daily needs. Residents get private rooms, maintenance-free apartments, and 24-hour licensed nursing staff are always on the premises, and there's a full range of social and recreational activities with things like bridge, group outings to wineries and ball games, art shows, lifelong learning, and nature walks along the community's own walking paths, plus a fitness center if exercise is wanted and veranda dining outdoors for those who like fresh air while eating.

    There's a Club Room for social gatherings, gathering and activity spaces for shared events, and the restaurant-style meals are all curated by Chef Darren McGrady, who's known for preparing food for royalty and presidents, so meals are accommodating to dietary needs and there's care to make them nutritious. Scheduled transportation services help get residents to appointments or events around Bellevue, and there are on-site medical professionals to provide care, especially for those who need medication management or monitoring, and the community uses emergency alert systems, motion sensors, pull cords, and 24-hour camera surveillance for safety, with gates protecting the grounds and on-site security to keep everyone safe.

    For folks who need more memory support, the community has a dedicated area called The Inn at Belle Harbour for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory loss, offering a personalized approach called Distinctive Memory Care with Humanitude® techniques focused on dignity and compassion, and advanced safety systems help provide a secure but homelike environment, with staff trained specially for these needs. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and grooming are all on hand, and there are outdoor patio spaces for relaxing or meeting with others, covered parking, and convenience features like on-site storage and extended cable TV.

    The Park at Belle Harbour is managed by Koelsch Senior Living, which has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and works to keep a family-like, supportive atmosphere focused on helping each person live with purpose and joy, using their Seven Pillars of Living Well® to guide care and keep the community involved and connected, so while things may not always be perfect, there's a clear effort to combine good service, safety, and social opportunities while respecting each resident's independence and dignity.

    About Koelsch Senior Communities

    The Park at Belle Harbour is managed by Koelsch Senior Communities.

    Koelsch Senior Communities (founded 1958) is a family-owned senior living provider headquartered in Olympia, WA, operating 39 communities across eight states. Founded by Emmett and Alice Koelsch with the philosophy "Treat each resident with the respect they deserve," the company offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

    People often ask...

    The Park at Belle Harbour offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,103 per month.

    The Park at Belle Harbour offers assisted living.

    There are 17 photos of The Park at Belle Harbour on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2168 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.

    No, The Park at Belle Harbour does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2703
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity100 residents
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    34

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    04 Mar 2026Life Safety
    Identified multiple code violations; the provider status was disapproved.
    • IFC 603.5.2Application and Use
    • NFPA 25 13.1.1.2Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 25 13.1.1.2Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 25 13.1.1.2Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 25 13.1.1.2Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 25 13.1.1.2Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 25 13.8.5Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 705.2.4Door Operation
    • IFC 901.6 2021Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 1031.10.2 2021Power Test
    16 Dec 2025Life Safety
    Identified multiple life-safety deficiencies during an unannounced review, with several deficiencies corrected. The approval status was disapproved.
    • IFC 705.2.4 2021Door Operation
    • IFC 903.5.2 2021Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 904.13.5.2 2021Extinguishing System Service
    • IFC 1032.10.1 2021Activation Test
    • IFC 1031.10.2 2021Power Test
    01 Jul 2025Inspection
    Investigated found multiple deficiencies across TB testing, staff training, safety, pet care, nutrition, and medication management.
    • WAC 388-78A-2300Food and nutrition services
    • WAC 388-78A-2483Tuberculosis One test
    • WAC 388-78A-2484Tuberculosis Two-step testing
    • WAC 388-78A-2474(2)(c)Training and home care aide certification requirements - dementia specialty
    • WAC 388-78A-2474(2)(d)Training and home care aide certification requirements - CPR and first aid
    • WAC 388-78A-2474(3)Training and home care aide certification requirements - general training
    • WAC 388-78A-2468Background checks - Employment Conditional hire
    • WAC 388-78A-2464Background checks—Process—Background authorization form
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    • WAC 388-78A-2220Prescribed medication authorizations
    • WAC 388-78A-2610Infection control
    • WAC 388-78A-2680Electronic monitoring equipment
    • WAC 388-78A-2700Emergency and disaster preparedness
    • WAC 388-78A-2950Water supply
    • WAC 388-78A-2300Food and nutrition services (duplicate citation for completeness)
    • WAC 388-78A-3090Maintenance and housekeeping
    • WAC 388-78A-2620Pets
    01 Jun 2025Enforcement Letters
    Cited deficiencies for TB testing and staff training, and assessed civil fines totaling $900.
    • WAC 388-78A-2484 (1)(2)Tuberculosis testing requirements
    • WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(a)(c)(d)(3)Training and home care aide certification requirements

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