C71

AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM

Grade C 71/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

105

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$201,925

Last Survey

N/A

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
3607346760

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.96h
LPN
0.68h
CNA
2.17h
Total
3.82h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

Ownership information not available.

Penalties & Fines (4)

$201,925total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Apr 24, 2025Fine$32,298
May 31, 2023Fine$73,726
May 31, 2023Payment Denial
Mar 8, 2023Fine$95,901

Health Inspection Deficiencies (42)

April 24, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
January 13, 2025Health1 deficiency
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2025
December 6, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0551DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
0680EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2025
September 3, 2024Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
March 25, 2024Health1 deficiency
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 9, 2024
January 11, 2024Health7 deficiencies
0882EMinimal harm, Pattern

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0825DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0573DMinimal harm, Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
June 27, 2023Health8 deficiencies
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0637DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
May 31, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2023
April 6, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0837DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
March 8, 2023Health6 deficiencies1 severe
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
January 13, 2023Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2023
January 3, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM?

AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM in BELLINGHAM, Washington has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 71 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM?

AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM have?

AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has 42 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM been fined?

Yes. AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has $201,925 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 4 penalties.

How many beds does AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM have?

AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM has 105 certified beds with approximately 64 current residents (61% occupancy). The facility is located at 3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, Washington 98225. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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