County

Whatcom County nursing home rankings

Whatcom County, WA includes 8 nursing homes in this dataset. Average overall rating is 3.6 stars versus 3.2 across Washington, and 0 facilities carry an abuse icon or Special Focus flag.

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Facilities

8

Avg. rating

3.6 stars

4+ stars

63%

Total fines

$679,784

Special Focus

0

Abuse icon

0

Key Insights

Rating context

Average overall rating here is 3.6 stars. Washington statewide averages 3.2, and the national catalog average is 3.0.

Deficiency distribution

0 facilities show 0-3 recent health deficiencies, 2 show 4-7, and 6 show 8 or more.

Flags and fines

0 facilities carry an abuse icon, 0 are in Special Focus, and average total fines per facility are $84,973.

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4+ stars

Higher-rated facilities in this market.

5 facilities

Best for

Non-profit

Facilities reported as non-profit operators.

1 facilities

Top Chains

Chain

Cascadia Healthcare

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

3 facilities here

All Facilities

#1

4+ stars

Mt Baker Care Center

Bellingham, WA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 5 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Regency Pacific Management
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 6 recent deficiencies

#2

4+ stars

Christian Health Care Center

Lynden, WA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 8 recent deficiencies

#3

4+ stars

Stafholt Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia

Blaine, WA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $47,182 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 25 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
Fines: $47,182
Deficiencies: 5 recent deficiencies

#4

4+ stars

Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia

Bellingham, WA

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $53,339 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
Fines: $53,339
Deficiencies: 9 recent deficiencies

#5

4+ stars

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

Bellingham, WA

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $106,024 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Avamere
Fines: $106,024
Deficiencies: 11 recent deficiencies

#6

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia

Bellingham, WA

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $52,574 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 3 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
Fines: $52,574
Deficiencies: 12 recent deficiencies

#7

North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation

Bellingham, WA

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $347,043 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Fines: $347,043
Deficiencies: 25 recent deficiencies

#8

Shuksan Rehabilitation And Health Care

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

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Hyatt Family Facilities
Fines: $73,622
Deficiencies: 24 recent deficiencies