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Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 · 3607346760 · Whatcom County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds105
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#16

By the numbers

29
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
2
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$32,298
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 10 in the most recent cycle versus 8 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0887
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0655
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0605
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Dec 5, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0688
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Apr 24, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Details
Correction status: Corrected May 15, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Jan 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0690
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0551
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0680
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Sep 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0610
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Sep 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0583
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.