Starfile / Washington

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 · CCN 505296

Inspection history vs Washington & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$106,024

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

AVAMERE

Facilities in chain

33

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (43)1 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm

1. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0688Provide 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0887Educate 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Actual harm

12. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-01-13 · Health · corrected 2025-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Actual harm

22. DF0584Honor 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.2024-03-25 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-06-27 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-06-27 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-05-31 · Health · corrected 2023-07-10

    Actual harm

33. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0585Honor 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0837Establish 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Immediate jeopardy

40. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

No ownership records.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.