AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM — Nursing Home in BELLINGHAM, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 105 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 70.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505296 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.14 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.93 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM had 10 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 5, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 5, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (Level E)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — January 5, 2026
Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham is a 105-bed nursing home in Bellingham, Washington. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 10 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s overall quality rating is a clear strength, suggesting generally good performance compared with peers. You may want to ask how the home has addressed the recent inspection findings about use of psychotropic medications and related care practices to ensure residents’ function and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM Medicare and Medicaid certified?
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM's CMS star rating?
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM?
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM reports 4.1371 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM had 10 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM have?
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has 105 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA — 3/5 — 1.5 mi
- SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE — 1/5 — 1.6 mi
- NORTH CASCADES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- MT BAKER CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 4.1 mi
- HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA — 5/5 — 4.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.