Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 734-6760
For profit - Corporation · 105 certified beds
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 10 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $32,298 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 5, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.December 5, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.December 5, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDecember 5, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 5, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 5, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 5, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 5, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.December 5, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 5, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 24, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 13, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 3, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 3, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 3, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 25, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.January 11, 2024 · F0573 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $32,298April 24, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.50 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.21 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 66.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mt Baker Care Center Bellingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia Bellingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Bellingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Bellingham · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation Bellingham · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Avalon Healthcare Bellingham on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.