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Avista Ferndale

2240 Main St, Ferndale, WA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.951 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Avista Ferndale

Avista Ferndale is a small assisted living community with a big heart. At the core of our community is our wonderful staff who will go out of the way to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. We are located in the small town of Ferndale, Washington, just eight miles north of Bellingham. We are one mile west of the Nooksack River and very close to several parks and recreational areas. Our apartments are pet…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 20, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,250/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 20, 2026
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Studio$5,000 observed · tracking future changes
$5,000Aug 20, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

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Recent changes

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  1. August 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from not published to Avista Senior Living.

Family and resident feedback

4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Mom is happy here

We find the staff at Avista very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and well-maintained. The apartment size is fine, and our mother is very happy here.

Cindy FJuly 24, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Over all we recommend Avista Ferndale

For the most part. the staff is great. 4 on the food. Mom isn't very happy with the food. She loves the activities. Her room size is very comfortable. We love the size of the building. Housekeeping has been good. Over all she is very happy there. They are finally done with remodel so that is good. It is very nice.

Jill NMarch 26, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Gave a vey thorough tour of their building and facilities. Toured several other homes and none impressed me more. Here is where we chose to live. All the staff was. Very friendly and helpful. I am just sorry that it took so long to finally find this facility.

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Raymond J. CorrisDecember 30, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Caring Staff and Great Facility

My husband had a wonderful respite stay at Avista Ferndale and I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing he was comfortable and happy. The staff cheerfully assisted him with daily selfcare and involved him with activities that captured his interest. This was our first time with respite care for my husband who is wheelchair bound. The bathroom was well-designed for accessibility, and the apartment was comfortable. When I asked him about his experience, he said, "I liked it!" What a relief for me! We would like to retu

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
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Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Trish ODecember 30, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Avista Community

My mother has been at Avista for almost a year. She chose Avista for several reasons, one being they are very pet friendly. Another, is that they have many family events and always decorate and celebrate the holidays. (That has always been important to her). She is also impressed with the dining room and meals served. And, she can get her hair done without having to leave the facility! My brothers and I feel we made a good choice!

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Marlene SDecember 30, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Very satisfied

I moved to Avista because they had a furnished room, immediately available @ a competitive rate. After a short period of time, and recovery, I requested an unfurnished room, which they obliged, completely repainted - and I furnished myself, (and paid a reduced room rate) and I am happy Everyone, especially the friendly management, has knocked themselves out to please me, which I appreciate. I like the "boutique" (35 patient) -sized facility which allows me to get to know the aides, nurse and other patients.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Gerrit KDecember 29, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 26, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Pureed Meals
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Housekeeping
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Filipino
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Activities & engagement

  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Adventist Services
  • Book Club
  • Forever Fit
  • Stretching Classes
  • Bridge Club
  • Karaoke
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Dances
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Art Classes
  • Catholic Services
  • Activities Off-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Walking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Other Religious Services
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Birthday Parties
  • Qi Gong
  • Christian Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Private Bath
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Jacuzzi
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Garden View
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 26, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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