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Woodway Senior Living

1712 E Maplewood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Independent Living Assisted Living Respite Care
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(360) 647-1095

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,540
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,459
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,485

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,402
  • Average State Price: $4,246
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Woodway Senior Living Description

    The Sapphire at Woodway community offers independent and assisted living in private and comfortable apartments, with open floor plans and 24/7 care. Come and see why Woodway is Bellingham’s greatest quality in senior living, and experience the happiness and comfort we help provide.

    Woodway is a resort-style community located in the Roosevelt district of Bellingham, Washington. Woodway offers a distinctive difference in community and care. Here you will appreciate daily wellness and social activities, chef-prepared meals, and access to local events. Our active community encourages residents to be in charge of their lives and creates a rich, friendly, and meaningful living experience.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    5.1
    Woodway Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 21 out of 21 communities in Bellingham
  • Ranking in State: 792 out of 809 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues, including trash in hallways and a persistent urine smell in carpets.
    • Reports of inadequate COVID-19 precautions, with employees not required to wear masks.
    • Concerns over staffing levels, with instances of only one care aide available for 60+ seniors.
    • Bed bug infestation reported, with management allegedly slow to address the problem until state intervention.
    • High staff turnover and reports of non-caring staff, with complaints filed with DSHS.
    • Employees report being overworked, with insufficient support during personal emergencies.
    • Allegations of poor treatment towards employees and residents, with calls for intervention by Adult Protective Services.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviews highlight a caring director and staff focused on patient-centered care and positive changes within the facility.
    • Residents and former employees note improvements under new leadership, including a strong activities program and community engagement.
    • Positive impact on the local community praised, with leadership team commended for their efforts.

    Summary:

    Reviews of the facility are mixed, with several reports of serious concerns regarding cleanliness, staffing, and management practices, particularly in relation to health and safety protocols. However, there are also positive comments about the caring nature of some staff, improvements under new management, and the facility's community impact. Prospective residents and their families may wish to consider these factors and conduct thorough due diligence.


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    Health

    Supervision and ordering of medications

    Bathing/shower assistance

    Limited assistance with dressing/undressing

    Incontinence program

    Physical therapy order

    Personal medication delivery


    Services

    Complimentary weekly housekeeping

    Utilities included (except telephone/internet)

    Limited escort assistance

    Monthly rental (no lease required)

    Laundry service

    Carpet shampooing


    Activities

    A full calendar of activities & special events

    Active social program

    Specially designed activities for all abilities


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/barber shop on-site

    Complimentary laundry facilities

    24-hour staffing

    High staff-to-resident ratio

    Safe environment

    No yard work


    Room Amenities

    Studios, one and two bedroom apartments

    Individually-controlled thermostat

    Emergency intercom call system

    Private apartments


    Dining

    Three meals per day

    Special diets per physician’s orders

    Three daily meals

    Tray service

    Guest meals

    Restaurant-style dining


    Transportation

    Transportation for pre-scheduled medical appointments, shopping and outings

    Scheduled transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Bellingham which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 85,146 (large town).
    • The average income is $71,658, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 67
      • Low Temperature: 39
      • Average Temperature: 52.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 173 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 178 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 5.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 10.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 79% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 13.48 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 11.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.54 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 179.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Haggen Northwest Fresh
    0.5 miles away
    WinCo Foods
    1.1 miles away
    Cornwall Corner Store
    1.2 miles away
    Community Food Co-op
    1.3 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Northwest Ave at Lynn St
    0.1 miles away
    Northwest Ave at Birchwood Center
    0.2 miles away
    Northwest Ave at Illinois St
    0.3 miles away
    Meridian St at Victor St
    0.3 miles away
    Meridian St at Oregon St
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    WECU
    0.1 miles away
    Industrial Credit Union
    0.2 miles away
    KeyBank
    0.9 miles away
    Whatcom Educational Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Washington Federal
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Island Hospital
    19.5 miles away
    Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre
    19.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away
    Hoagland Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    Valley Drug
    12.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Meridian Dental Center
    0.6 miles away
    Bayview Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Bellingham Dental Group
    2.4 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    3.0 miles away
    Lynden Dental
    11.2 miles away

    Parks

    Bay to Baker Greenway
    0.1 miles away
    Peabody Plaza
    0.2 miles away
    Lorraine Ellis Park
    0.3 miles away
    Squalicum Creek Park
    0.3 miles away
    Birchwood Neighborhood Park
    0.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Bellis Fair Mall
    0.8 miles away
    Harbor Center
    1.0 miles away
    Blossom Commons
    1.5 miles away
    Grizzly Commercial Park
    1.9 miles away
    Wiser Lake Business Park
    9.3 miles away

    Culture

    Sylvia Center for the Arts
    1.5 miles away
    Make.Shift Art Space
    1.5 miles away
    Mount Baker Theatre
    1.6 miles away
    UpFront Theatre
    1.6 miles away
    Allied Arts
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Netos
    0.3 miles away
    Jeckyl & Hyde Deli
    0.7 miles away
    Cascade Pizza
    0.7 miles away
    Boston's
    0.8 miles away
    Thai House Restaurant
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of WA. It is a large-sized community with 72 total beds.

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