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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

3121 Squalicum Parkway · Bellingham, WA 98225 · 105 certified beds

3607346760

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Inspection history (31)

  • September 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-03 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-03.GOV
  • March 25, 2024 · D

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-25 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-25.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0825

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0825 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0636

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0882

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0573

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0573 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • January 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-11.GOV
  • June 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-27 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-27.GOV
  • June 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-27 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-27.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $32,298

Staffing

Latest: 4.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.48 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.48 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Avalon Health Care

Chain ID 57 · 16 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.8
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.9
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.2

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Avalon Holding INC

    parent · PAC 8325959471

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical WA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · WA$11,460/mo
See full WA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · WA$13,155/mo
See full WA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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