Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of CascadiaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 456 C Street, Blaine, WA 98230
- CCN
- 505395
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 57
- Chain
- Cascadia Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 54
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 17 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $47,182 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Washington (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Whatcom County median | Washington median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 193 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Washington median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 17 Feb 2026 | 11 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 25 Mar 2025 | 10 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 13 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2025 | Fine | $32,890 | |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Fine | $14,292 | |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Payment denial | 42 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Washington median | Washington average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.79 | 4.10 | 4.37 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.29 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.77 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.66 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.35 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 52.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.2% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Blaine of Cascadia LLC
- Chain
- Cascadia Healthcare (46 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Washington Operations LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Cascadia HC Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Cascadia Healthcare LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Cascadia Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Blaine 456 Realty, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 11 Aug 2022 | |
| Cascadia Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 30 Nov 2022 | |
| Blaine 456 Realty, LLC | Adp of the snf | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Cascadia Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 8 Jan 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Whatcom County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Health Care Center | Lynden | 5 of 5 | 2 | $22,081 | 12 Jun 2026 | |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation | Bellingham | 2 of 5 | 40 | $295,969 | 13 Apr 2026 | |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | Bellingham | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | Bellingham | 5 of 5 | 10 | $32,298 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | Bellingham | 2 of 5 | 26 | $74,794 | 1 May 2025 | |
| Mt Baker Care Center | Bellingham | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 2 Jul 2025 | |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham | 3 of 5 | 13 | $63,697 | 7 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia (CCN 505395). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/stafholt-health-and-rehabilitation-of-cascadia-blaine-wa-505395/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 25 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Cascadia Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Cascadia Services LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Washington as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.