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10 licensed nursing homes in Bellingham, WA
Updated October 21, 2026
8.4Strong

ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA

2726 ALDERWOOD AVENUE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.03 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 32%.

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5.0Mixed

Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation

1530 JAMES STREET, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from Medicare, with a health inspection score of just 1 out of 5.

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3.8Concerns

HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA

2400 SAMISH WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia presents a complex picture, showing a real strength in nurse staffing that doesn't quite offset other significant issues. You can press the call button at 2 AM and expect someone to come, with RN coverage standing strong at 1.22 hours per resident daily, well above the national average and recommended minimums.

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6.9Solid

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham presents a complex picture, scoring a perfect 5.0 stars overall despite significant issues. While resident outcomes on quality measures are excellent, meaning you can expect good skin integrity with a pressure ulcer rate well below the national median, they also show nearly twice the expected rate of falls resulting in major injury.

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7.5Strong

MT BAKER CARE CENTER

2905 CONNELLY AVENUE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

MT BAKER CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.30 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — above the national median of about 14%.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›

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0.0

North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation

4680 CORDATA PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation shows a critical finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, a serious flag from regulators, with their overall rating at a 2.0 and health inspections scoring a troubling 1.0 out of five. However, antipsychotic medication is prescribed far above the national rate, and residents show depressive symptoms at a higher rate than typical, suggesting potential issues with engagement or support.

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BELLINGHAM NORTH OF CASCADIA, LLC

2726 ALDERWOOD AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

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ARCADIA ADULT FAMILY HOME, LLC

910 38TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

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BELLINGHAM OPERATIONS, LLC

1200 BIRCHWOOD AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

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BELLINGHAM SOUTH OF CASCADIA, LLC

2400 SAMISH WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

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10 licensed nursing homes in Bellingham, WA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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