BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 505296 · 105 beds
AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM is a Medicare-certified nursing home in BELLINGHAM, WA (CMS Certification Number 505296). CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5). Federal inspection records list 29 health deficiencies, including 2 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is December 5, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $32K across 1 fine. CMS lists this home as graduated from the Special Focus Facility program on March 20, 2024 after 25 months in the program. That is not a current SFF designation. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: AVAMERE. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 29 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | December 5, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 2 |
| Harm citations | 2 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Special Focus Facility status | Graduated from SFF program |
| Graduation date | March 20, 2024 |
| Time in SFF program | 25 months |
| Total federal fines | $32K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.21 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.50 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: AVAMERE
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation