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Bellingham

1615 E. Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,158
One Bedroom
Estimated $6,497
Two Bedroom
Estimated $7,991

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,385
  • Average State Price: $5,482
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Bellingham Description

    Bellingham is a large 80 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 4.2 miles outside the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania and is part of the Senior Lifestyle network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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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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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.2
    Bellingham
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 194 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 11 communities in West Chester
  • Ranking in State: 600 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.3
    Senior Lifestyle
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1098 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Pennsylvania

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews highlight concerns about cleanliness, communication, and care quality. One review specifically mentions the rehab unit being dirty and neglected, while another points out issues with management communication and vaccination policies.
    • Positive feedback for individual staff members, including a social worker praised for exceptional assistance and dedication. Other reviews commend the staff's friendliness and responsiveness.
    • Mixed experiences with facility amenities and services. Some reviews criticize the facility for being expensive, understaffed, and lacking in activities and proper care. Others praise the facility for its ambiance, cleanliness, and the quality of care provided to residents.
    • Several reviews from employees and leadership team members describe a positive work environment focused on resident wellness and teamwork. However, there's skepticism about the authenticity of some 5-star reviews.
    • Personal stories shared about the helpfulness of staff in specific situations, such as assisting with insurance cards for a doctor's appointment.
    • Concerns raised about maintenance issues and dietary restrictions not being adequately addressed.
    • Several reviews commend The Watermark at Bellingham for its renovations, staff professionalism, and the overall quality of care and living experience.
    • A few negative experiences mentioned, including parking issues and perceived lack of concern from the facility.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with specific staff members and aspects of the facility receiving high praise, while other areas, particularly around communication, cleanliness, and resident care, show room for improvement.


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    Health

    Caring, trained associates

    Senior wellness programs

    24-hour staffing with specially trained memory care experts

    Ongoing communication with primary care physician

    24-hour RN/LPN care

    Short-term rehab


    Services

    Maintenance services for residence

    Move-in coordination services

    Concierge services

    Laundry services

    Mail and flower delivery

    On-site hairdresser


    Activities

    Dynamic calendar of programs, events and Extraordinary Outings

    Watermark University classes

    Structured and spontaneous programming

    Extraordinary Outings

    Games

    Trivia


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping, linen and laundry services

    Resident emergency response system

    Pet-friendly environment

    24-hour security system

    Beauty salon and barber shop

    Emergency call system


    Room Amenities

    Cheerful apartments with private baths and spacious closets

    Choice of spacious studio or one-bedroom residences

    All utilities

    Cable TV

    Internet and local phone service excluded

    Complete apartment maintenance


    Dining

    Delicious and healthy meals

    Private dining room

    Three nutritious, well-balanced family style meals

    Healthy and delicious snacks

    Gourmet Bites Cuisine

    Personal Pantry Program


    Transportation

    Scheduled local transportation services

    Transportation service


    Pet

    Pet-friendly

    Pets

    Pet friendly



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 27, 2002
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 64
    Total current residents: 55
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-15 2022-08-12 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-06-15 2022-08-12 F Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2022-06-15 2022-08-12 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-06-15 2022-08-12 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-06-02 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-06-02 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-08-06 2019-08-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-08-06 2019-08-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-08-06 2019-08-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Chester which is 4.2 miles away and has a population of 19,842 (small town).
    • The average income is $130,091, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 57.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 141 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.77 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 103.0, Moderate Days 4.0, 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

    Giant
    1.5 miles away
    Giant Food Stores
    2.1 miles away
    ShopRite
    2.4 miles away
    Acme/Savon
    3.0 miles away
    Kimberton Wholefoods
    3.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Malvern
    3.2 miles away
    Paoli
    4.5 miles away
    Exton
    4.7 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Church Street Bus Stop
    4.2 miles away
    Wayne Bus Stop
    4.4 miles away
    S Lot Bus Stop
    4.9 miles away
    HSC Bus Stop
    5.0 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.0 miles away
    Citadel
    2.0 miles away
    Fulton Bank
    2.0 miles away
    PNC Bank
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
    1.2 miles away
    Chester County Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    West Chester Cardiology
    3.6 miles away
    Paoli Hospital
    3.9 miles away
    Distinctive Dentistry
    5.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.9 miles away
    Kohlerman Pharmacy
    3.2 miles away
    Target
    4.0 miles away
    Savin Pharmacy
    4.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Gentle Dental
    3.0 miles away
    Malvern Dental
    3.2 miles away
    Frazer Dental Care
    3.2 miles away
    Briglia Dental Group
    3.6 miles away
    Ufberg Dental P.C.
    6.4 miles away

    Parks

    East Goshen Township Park
    0.0 miles away
    East Goshen Park
    0.4 miles away
    Serpentine Preserve
    0.9 miles away
    Willisbrook Preserve
    1.0 miles away
    East Goshen Township
    1.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Birmingham Friends Meeting
    6.7 miles away
    Centre Friends Meeting
    12.3 miles away
    Mount Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church
    13.5 miles away
    St. Joseph's on the Brandywine
    15.5 miles away
    Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
    16.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Exton Square Mall
    5.0 miles away
    Concordville Town Center
    7.6 miles away
    King of Prussia Mall
    10.1 miles away
    Concord Mall
    11.7 miles away
    Keyser-Miller Ford
    14.0 miles away

    Culture

    Greenwood
    3.0 miles away
    Barton Test Theater
    3.1 miles away
    Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio
    3.3 miles away
    People's Light & Theatre
    3.6 miles away
    Center for the Arts
    4.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pepper Mill
    0.2 miles away
    Oriental Pearl
    0.5 miles away
    Patelmo's Pizzeria
    0.5 miles away
    Fellini Cafe of West Chester
    1.9 miles away
    China Palace
    1.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 80 total beds.

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