Bellingham at West Chester

Not sure where to even start:) My husband and I met Donna over a year ago. Donna was so sweet and so helpful. She gave us a tour at Bellingham and we sat down and did some numbers. We finally got in contact with her the other day and mentioned that my husbands parents that are 97 and 90 years old (very sweet couple) were ready to make the move. We reached out to Donna and she just knows how to make not only us but my in-laws so relaxed and so welcomed. Donna gave us another tour and my in-laws just loved her. THANK YOU DONNA!!!! You certainly know how to be so kind and so professional!! My in-laws Bob and Mary are so excited to move to Bellingham. All the staff were also so kind. Again, Thank you:)

Bellingham is a beautiful community with a neighborly feel! It’s a great place for independent living and personal care. It feels like living at a country estate.

I first toured Bellingham about a year ago as I was beginning to explore options for our 95 year old mom. She had lived independently all her life and was adamant that she did not want to leave the house that she lived in for over 50 plus years. We tried our best to fulfill her wishes but her dementia was progressing and she was no longer safe living alone. Donna Rachlin was the first person I met when I toured Bellingham. She would check in with me from time to time to see how I was doing and how my mom was. I really appreciated those calls because she understood what I was going through which was a huge comfort. We did our due diligence visiting 5 other elderly communities, talked to other people in the same situation, and randomly met people out of the blue who had their loved ones at Bellingham. I knew my original instincts were right. I liked what we saw and felt each time we visited Bellingham at West Chester. You could see that the residents are treated with dignity and love and they look happy! We reached out to Donna a few months ago to discuss the process for having our mom assessed to see where she would do the best with the community at Bellingham. It was determined that she would do best in the Memory Care Unit. We were in communication with both Donna Rachlin and Jane Wood and expressed our concerns of how our mom would adjust because she can be very difficult. They both reassured me that she would be fine and it’s been nothing short of a miracle. My mom has been in the Memory Care Unit 2 full weeks and I can’t tell you how pleased and happy we are that we made the decision we did. I can’t say enough about Donna, Jane, the incredible nursing staff and the ancillary staff! Everyone has treated my mother (and us) with so much kindness. My mother loves everything about her new living arrangement. She is happy and understands that she needs to be there. We love how she is treated and that she is safe. It’s been such a huge relief to not have to worry about her 24 hours a day. Visiting her has also been delightful! There is always somewhere to walk or an activity to partake in somewhere in the community. No one who works there is afraid to give you a hug or hold your hand if they sense that’s what you need. So far, my mother is thriving at Bellingham of West Chester. She spends so much more time of her life now around and engaged with other people and activities. She is no longer isolated and she is enjoying 3 warm delicious meals a day! It’s been amazing and such a blessing that she is doing so well, I only wish we moved her sooner. Thank you to the whole Bellingham of West Chester Community for making this possible!

Bellingham is a wonderful community with welcoming staff and residents. The cleanliness is exceptional, and every time I visit, the residents always seem so happy. The sales team, Loretta and Shannon, are absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend for you or your loved one.