Senior care in Bellingham.
Across Bellingham, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 98225
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 98225
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Bellingham.
Bellingham is the county seat of Whatcom County and home to Western Washington University. We help families across Fairhaven, Sehome, the Lettered Streets, Barkley, Birchwood and Cordata.
In Washington, home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health.
Tell us where in Bellingham you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Whatcom County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Apple Health long-term care in Whatcom County
Through Community First Choice and the COPES waiver, Apple Health may pay for personal care and other help at home. It is for people on Apple Health whose assessment shows they need a nursing home level of care. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or apply at WashingtonConnection.org, and a Home and Community Services social worker will then assess care needs at home. Northwest Regional Council can also point you to local help: 360-676-6749.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Bellingham and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Bellingham.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Senior activity center on Halleck St, listed by the Whatcom Council on Aging.
360-733-4030Northwest Regional Council
Area Agency on Aging for Whatcom County with help for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers.
360-676-6749Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Bellingham?
Yes. We help families across Bellingham and nearby communities, including Ferndale, Lynden and Everson.
How much does home care cost in Bellingham?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Whatcom County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Bellingham?
Start with Northwest Regional Council at 360-676-6749. In Bellingham, Bellingham Senior Activity Center is at 360-733-4030.
How do I get help paying for home care in Bellingham?
Through Community First Choice and the COPES waiver, Apple Health may pay for personal care and other help at home. It is for people on Apple Health whose assessment shows they need a nursing home level of care. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or apply at WashingtonConnection.org, and a Home and Community Services social worker will then assess care needs at home.
Where can I find dementia support in Bellingham?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Bellingham?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Bellingham is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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