Lifestyle
This is the life.
Live your best life, as you’ve always imagined. Every resident at The Watermark at Bellingham is like family, and we’ve created incredible opportunities to develop new friendships and continue learning.
Here, our goal is to give you the tools and the opportunities to be exactly who you want to be. From morning walks to midday meals with friends, to casual afternoon activities and evenings, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Signature Programs
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There’s something for everyone.
Residents, associates, and local experts share their interests and create new opportunities to connect, grow, and learn as a community. We feature dozens of classes, programs, and workshops, and you're sure to find something that piques your interest.
The perfect fusion of care and wellness.
Through our partnership with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, we train our Naya caregivers to incorporate our residents into the rhythms of daily living. With empathy and understanding, Nayas communicate through validation rather than correction, helping to instill a sense of joy and purpose.
Dine with dignity.
Rediscover the joys of dining with accessibility and independence at the table. Devour protein-packed, nutritionally balanced meals served as bite-sized hors d’oeuvres. No assistance, no distractions, no utensils – no problem.
Go where the wind takes you.
Thrilling adventures await with safe, adapted group outings that defy expectations. From overnight camping trips to hot-air balloon rides and everything in between, the possibilities are endless.
Wellness meets convenience.
Discover a holistic approach to wellness that supports your mind, body, and spirit with our exclusive on-site medical clinic and concierge services. Experience peace of mind as our primary care specialists prioritize your overall health and well-being.
Experience a whole new reality.
Our EngageVR virtual reality program creates transformative and immersive digital experiences that delight the senses. Visit places you’ve never been to for a world of new experiences — all at a time of your choosing and from the safety and comfort of home.
Hone your mind.
Science-based memory training, delivered in collaboration with the UCLA Longevity Center, helps sharpen your cognitive abilities, enhance your memory habits, and resolve common memory complaints.
Welcome made warmer with new friends.
Gain insider knowledge from your personal ambassador, a fellow resident and new friend here to help you get settled. Your ambassador will make introductions and share their tips and tricks for easing into community life, getting involved, and flourishing in your new home.
Amenities & Services
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Salon & Barber Shop
Look good and feel good; self-care is always in style. Our on-site salon and barber services help the real you shine.
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Fitness
Fitness designed for you. With our state-of-the-art equipment and a space expertly designed to help you reach your goals, you’ll get moving and get stronger on your own terms.
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Happenings
Got things to do and people to see? You will. The Bellingham community is uniquely positioned to fully explore West Chester and the surrounding area.
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Pet-Friendly
The Watermark at Bellingham fosters a pet-friendly atmosphere, creating spaces where every wag and purr is welcomed with open arms.
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Be a part of living history.
Set in beautiful West Chester, Pennsylvania, our community encompasses 15 acres of the historic and beautiful countryside of Chester County. Residents are spoiled with rich history and charming culture but enjoy easy access to modern amenities, entertainment, shopping, dining, and esteemed health care providers.
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Partnerships
Our many-faceted mission to help evolve perspectives, introduce residents to new experiences, and help foster new understanding and personal growth. See how we encourage our community to thrive.
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Flex Spending
Finally, a community where the finances fit you. Flexible spending enables independent living members to make their own choices about what they eat, do, and enjoy. Plain and simple.
What People Are Saying
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"The Watermark is in a beautiful location surrounded by green space and based on our experience so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families. Our loved one is very happy with the meals and dining service, and they offer so many activities, there are plenty of different things to do and the value for the money is excellent."
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"The Watermark at Bellingham had a very courteous staff person who showed us available units. What strikes me the most is the price of what they offer. It was more of an a la carte. For instance, meals are not included but there's a $500 a month voucher per person which allows you to eat what you want instead of these packages that include meals that they decide on and feed you three times a day. This seems to give more variety on the dinner selection to take your choice out of a priced menu. The place was just recently renovated. The dining room is new, there's a general store that's new. The rooms are new, recarpeted, and painted. The hallways are all updated, so that was very pleasing. It's a large community, so that's a little bit of a down point. But they seem to be equipped and staffed to handle these 200 people that are in independent living buildings in this community. To wrap it up, the price was our main choice maker, followed by location, followed by food delivery, followed by management, and then finally amenities. And on that scale, they ranked top of all the locations I toured. The place looked very clean. The hallways were shiny. I would give it an A for cleanliness."
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" ... I felt like I was in a hotel. The place was beautiful. I had a private room with a bathroom. I had a sofa and chair and a recliner for visitors. The food was fantastic and I could call room service for anything I needed ... I told everyone how great the facility was."