24 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
28 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (13 deficiencies)
Bellingham, WA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $73,622 in total fines with 24 recent health deficiencies with 28 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA
(360) 733-9161
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
52
Certified beds
Average residents
41
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Hyatt Family Facilities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.82
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.62
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.36
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
82%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.6% |
96.0%
6.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
93.8%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.3% |
16.3%
6 pts better
|
11.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
5.8%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.8% |
12.1%
0.3 pts better
|
19.6%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.2% |
15.9%
4.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.1% |
20.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
15.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.2%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.0% |
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.0% |
23.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% |
4.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.7% |
87.7%
5 pts better
|
81.7%
11 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.3% |
13.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.4%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.8% |
82.0%
9.8 pts better
|
79.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
19.9%
6.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
28 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (13 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
24 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-06-10
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-10
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-10
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-06-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-01
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-13
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-13
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Inspection history
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-11-03
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-13
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-13
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $73,622
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-08-16 · 14 days
14 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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