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Nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington
There are 8 certified nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington, with 674 beds between them.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (36%). Inspectors recorded 335 health deficiencies over three cycles, 49.7 per 100 beds against 50.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $536K across 14 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Whatcom County | Washington | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 | 193 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 36% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 49.7 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $536K | $10M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | Bellingham | 102 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 41.2 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | Bellingham | 105 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 27.6 | $32K | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Christian Health Care Center | Lynden | 122 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 9.8 | $22K | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Mt Baker Care Center | Bellingham | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 28.6 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Blaine | 57 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 71.9 | $47K | 6 May 2026 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham | 44 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 84.1 | $64K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Bellingham | 122 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 97 | 79.5 | $296K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | Bellingham | 52 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 57 | 109.6 | $75K | 18 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 19 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 17 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 16 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 14 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 14 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 7 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Cascadia Healthcare (3), Avalon Health Care (1), Regency Pacific Management (1), Evergreen Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Whatcom County, Washington?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 674 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Whatcom County have the highest CMS ratings?
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia (5 stars), Avalon Healthcare Bellingham (5 stars), Christian Health Care Center (5 stars)
How do Whatcom County nursing homes compare with Washington?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 36% statewide; citations run at 49.7 per 100 beds against 50.9 statewide.