Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Bellingham.
Updated July 2026
Bellingham, WA has 21 licensed assisted living homes (1,008 beds, averaging 48.0 per home). It sits in Whatcom County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.9/10, with 17,115 seniors 75+ growing 19.1%.
Licensed homes
21
Bellingham
Licensed beds
1,008
total
Avg home size
48.0 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.9/10
Strong
The Bellingham assisted living market
Bellingham has 21 licensed assisted living homes totaling 1,008 beds — an average of 48.0 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Whatcom County, it draws on a 75+ population of 17,115 growing 19.1%, with a senior median income of $63,400. See the full Whatcom County market or all Washington top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham has 21 licensed assisted living homes with about 1,008 total beds.
Is Bellingham a good place to open an assisted living home?
Bellingham is in Whatcom County, which scores 7.9/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 19.1%. Current local supply is 21 homes.
What county is Bellingham in?
Bellingham is in Whatcom County, Washington.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Washington licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.