Shuksan Healthcare Center sits as a Skilled Nursing Facility with 52 licensed and Medicare beds, and it's owned by Hyatt Management Corporation, right here in Whatcom County. Folks come here for personal care and medical help, including both short-term and long-term stays, and you'll find a focus on seniors with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, offering safe housing and therapies meant to help keep folks calm and comfortable and to prevent wandering. The center's known for kind, steady staff and a family feeling, and the walls show off lots of murals and artwork to brighten up the halls. The place follows a lifestyle called "Eden," and you'll spot gentle pets like dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits, plus some birds and even children that visit often, because the center wants everyone to feel at home. Friends and family are welcome to share meals with residents for a small cost, and there are no extra charges for things like shampoo or toothpaste. Folks at Shuksan can join plenty of activities in a room with a message board or banner, helping them stay social, busy, and engaged in life. Rehabilitation services include Physical Therapy to help residents move and stay safe, Occupational Therapy for daily tasks like cooking and dressing, Speech Therapy for communication and swallowing, and even Respiratory Therapists to help with breathing. Skilled nurses and staff work around the clock, focusing on health, safety, and comfort, while chefs and meal planners make sure meals are healthy and tasty. The place offers a positive, friendly atmosphere, encourages independence and friendships, and supports its residents' mental, social, and physical well-being. Staff speak several languages, and Shuksan holds a Best of Senior Living Award for its care in different categories from independent living to memory care and even home care. The center welcomes families and anyone interested to tour the community and see for themselves.
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Shuksan Healthcare Center
People often ask...
Shuksan Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing.
The full address for this community is 1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225.
Yes, Shuksan Healthcare Center offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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