Bellingham at West Chester is an assisted living facility in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This community also offers nursing home care to residents, provides an independent living section, and has a memory care unit for residents with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. This facility may offer respite or short-term stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Bellingham at West Chester offers both vision and dental care to its residents.
Costs at this community start at $6,570 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $8,608, which is higher than the average cost of assisted living in the area of $6,292. The cost of assisted living in this area is greater than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care.
This community is pet-friendly. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Special diet meals are not always available, but some can accommodate residents' dietary requirements. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including arts & crafts and clubs & communities. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are 39 hospitals within 25 miles of Bellingham at West Chester. The two closest hospitals are Chester County Hospital which is 3.6 miles away and Main Line Hospital Paoli which is 4.0 miles away.
This community has above-average reviews for the area; click for detailed reviews on Bellingham at West Chester Reviews.
Some of the key amenities available at Bellingham at West Chester are:
- Beauty & Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Social Outings
- Washer & Dryer in Unit
Welcome to The Watermark at Bellingham, an assisted living community located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Watermark at Bellingham also offers other services at this location including nursing home, independent living and memory care.
The Bellingham is a continuing care retirement community in quiet West Chester, PA, nestled in a cozy neighbor far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With a convenient location, exceptional long-term care programs, and dozens of amenities, the community is one of the area’s most popular choices for retirement living. The compassionate staff works with each resident individually to identify their needs, creating individualized routines for each person tailored to their level of care. They understand each person is unique and strives to make life at the Bellingham as easy as possible for everyone, instead of using a “one-size-fits-all” approach to care.
The community’s on-campus amenities are extensive, featuring dozens of practical and recreational opportunities. Residents rarely leave the community to run errands, instead opting for the community’s on-site resources to send mail, cash checks, and get their hair cut. These are all made possible thanks to the community’s amenities, like their full-service hair salon, their bank, and their mailing services. In addition, residents can check out a book at the on-site library, learn a new workout routine in the fitness room, or keep up with their friends via email in the business center. Not only does the business center feature computers with internet connections, but it is also fully-equipped with copy machines to make printing a breeze.
In addition to their practical amenities, the Bellingham features an endless selection of recreational opportunities, thanks to their luxurious on-campus resources and their ever-changing social events calendar. Residents can enjoy a round of pool with their friends in the billiards room or play Texas Hold ‘Em in the card room. Bingo nights, board game competitions, and video game parties are other popular social events among the Bellingham’s residents. If they want to learn something new or revisit an old hobby, they can take an arts and crafts class, listen to a guest speaker, or participate in exercise programs. The community’s events calendar changes every day, featuring new events designed with residents in mind. To learn more about the community’s upcoming events, interested parties can view their events calendar on their website.
Perhaps the community’s most popular amenity is their on-site restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The kitchen staff prepares home-style meals every day, including classic tastes like rotisserie chicken, pasta with marinara sauce, and fish fillets. Meals are never the same two days in a row, giving residents plenty of new selections to choose from for the duration of their stay. If they need meal substitutions to accommodate special dietary needs, the kitchen staff are happy to assist. Additionally, they may request meal delivery services to their apartment if they prefer to dine in a private setting.
While most residents enjoy the restaurant’s meals, some prefer to prepare their own thanks to each apartment’s spacious, full-service kitchen. Kitchens are complete with full-size refrigerators, large sinks, cabinet storage, and cooking appliances. In addition, each apartment comes standard with:
- Large windows, letting in natural light
- Walk-in closets
- Emergency call systems
- Cable and internet hookups
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
- Private bathrooms
Incoming residents can choose from one and two-bedroom apartments, depending on their needs, preferences, and availability. The apartments are pet-friendly, allowing one small cat or dog per unit. For more information about the community’s pet policy, use the link above to make an inquiry.
The best way to see everything the Bellingham has to offer is to visit the community in-person. By touring the community, families can sample the meals, see the floor plans, and meet the staff, making it easier to decide if the Bellingham is the right choice for their care. The staff is happy to answer questions about the community and their long-term care programs, helping families understand what sets it apart from other assisted living facilities and independent living communities in the area. To schedule a tour, use the link above.
For more information about the Bellingham retirement community, read the frequently asked questions (FAQ) below.
