Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Bellingham, Washington. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 3121 Squalicum Parkway |
| City | Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| County | Whatcom |
| Phone | 3607346760 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents/day | 66.4 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1986-03-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.50 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.80 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.21 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 4.50 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.84 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 52.3% |
| RN turnover | 41.2% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- CMS high-performing facility
Part of the AVALON HEALTH CARE chain (16 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.4 stars).
Location and contact
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is at 3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 in Whatcom. Call 3607346760 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Avalon Healthcare Bellingham?
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
How many beds does Avalon Healthcare Bellingham have?
It is certified for 105 beds and averages 66.4 residents per day.
Who owns Avalon Healthcare Bellingham?
It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the AVALON HEALTH CARE chain.