Nursing homes with federal penalty records in Whatcom County
Nursing homes here that have received federal fines or payment denials in recent years. This page lists 6 matching facilities — about 75% of the 8 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.
At a glance
- Facilities shown
- 6
- about 75% of the county
- Facilities in county
- 8
- 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 Whatcom County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities on this page by city
The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities on this page
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 6 facilities on this page. 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 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham CCN 505296 | Bellingham, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $106,024 |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia CCN 505395 | Blaine, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $47,182 |
| Christian Health Care Center CCN 505406 | Lynden, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $33,970 |
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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. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.
What does this page show?
This page lists Nursing homes with federal penalty records — 6 matching facilities in Whatcom County, Washington, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.
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?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.