Nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington
CMS data lists 8 certified nursing homes across 3 cities in Whatcom County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 8
- across 3 cities
- Average CMS overall
- 3.88
- Washington avg 3.29
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 1
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 1
- Federal penalty records
- $695,119
- Payment denial records
- 3
- Higher-severity citations
- 27
Rating and geographic landscape
How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Whatcom County.
CMS overall rating distribution
How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Nursing homes by city in Whatcom County
The cities holding the largest share of Whatcom County nursing homes.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities in Whatcom County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 8 nursing homes in Whatcom County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care CCN 505098 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $73,622 |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation CCN 505393 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $365,047 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia CCN 505140 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | $69,274 |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia CCN 505092 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham CCN 505296 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $106,024 |
| Christian Health Care Center CCN 505406 | Lynden, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $33,970 |
| Mt Baker Care Center CCN 505376 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia CCN 505395 | Blaine, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $47,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Whatcom County, Washington?
This dataset includes 8 CMS-certified nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 3 cities. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating in Whatcom County?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 8 nursing homes in Whatcom County is 3.88, compared with a Washington average of 3.29. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Whatcom County?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Whatcom County with official sources?
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