HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA — Nursing Home in BELLINGHAM, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 44 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 37.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505140 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.87 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.24 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 13, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — February 13, 2026
-
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level D)Corrected — March 17, 2026
-
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Level G)Corrected — March 17, 2026
-
Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level D)Corrected — March 17, 2026
-
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level E)Corrected — March 17, 2026
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is a 44-bed nursing home in Bellingham, Washington. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, below the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 4 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility’s high overall rating suggests generally strong performance and that it functions like a smaller, more intimate nursing home. However, the most recent inspection cited multiple deficiencies including a serious one, so ask the facility what specific corrective actions they have taken and how they will prevent similar problems going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA's CMS star rating?
HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA?
HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA reports 3.8669 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA had 4 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA have?
HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA has 44 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MT BAKER CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 0.9 mi
- SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE — 1/5 — 2.8 mi
- AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM — 4/5 — 4.3 mi
- ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA — 3/5 — 5.2 mi
- NORTH CASCADES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 7.3 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.