Summit Place Assisted Living sits in Bellingham, WA, right next to Mt. Baker Care Center, and both share the same family ownership, which means there's a close connection for residents who might need more skilled nursing or therapy just down the hall, and the grounds are peaceful, surrounded by green trees and close to historic Fairhaven, which makes it feel calm and comfortable for those living there. Summit Place has studio, single, semi-private, two-bedroom, and private rooms that come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, cable TV, Wi-Fi, washers and dryers, and included housekeeping, so people have what they need and space to make their apartment feel like home, and everything stays on one floor, so it's easier for people with mobility needs and there are safety features like handicap accessibility and a sprinkler system in the building.
Summit Place provides all the usual help with daily life, like dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, and reminders for medication, nurses on duty seven days a week, and personal care assistants who help with walking and wheelchairs if needed, so people can feel supported at any stage. Residents who need medical help, nursing oversight, wound care, medication support, podiatry, or occupational therapy will find staff who know how to help, and there's even a consulting pharmacist. There's memory care and special support for people living with dementia if that becomes necessary, while the meals are fresh, locally sourced, and designed for good nutrition in the dining rooms, with plenty of options that cater to most needs and tastes.
Within the same building, the Generations Early Learning & Family Center offers early childhood education, which means that children and seniors share some spaces, and there are intergenerational activities twice per week per classroom, which brings smiles and gives everyone something different to look forward to, and the center has strong community ties with Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham and Brookdale Senior Living, so residents visit and connect with people in related places. Summit Place runs special funds and programs like the emergency financial assistance fund for families who need help paying for childcare, the Standing Angel and Hanging Angel fundraising programs, and the Trisha Lewis Angel Fund to support families through tough times, and those programs show there's a real effort to take care of people beyond just the basics.
The facility is single-story, offers private rooms, and it's set up for people who want help but value their independence, and there's always someone around who can help with chores like cleaning, laundry, and making meals. The community keeps everyone active with games, group fitness, singalongs, art projects, religious gatherings, and social clubs, along with themed parties and weekly outings, plus health and wellness programs to keep both mind and body busy, while a specialized rehab gym helps folks who need therapy or want to recover after a hospital stay, with physical, occupational, and speech therapists on site, and out-patient therapy services after discharge.
Summit Place helps residents get to appointments and shopping trips with its transportation services, while the team of personal care assistants and professional social workers make sure residents and families have what they need, whether that's a ride, a new health plan, help with moving rooms, or someone to talk to about care needs, and long-term care insurance works here if that's how people want to pay. You'll find a simple mix of services: assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation, all under one roof, and floor plans and payment options are open for families to ask about.
Summit Place Assisted Living keeps the focus on people's comfort, well-being, and independence, with lots of ways for residents to connect, stay well, and keep enjoying each day at their own pace, and it's easy to schedule a tour to see for yourself what daily life is like in this steady, well-run community.
