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Avalon Healthcare Bellingham, Bellingham, WA: 5 star rating, fined $32,298 across 1 fine

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham in Bellingham, WA is owned by Avalon HOLDCO Equities, L.L.C., is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $32,298 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 29 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on December 5, 2025, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
Overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
4 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
105
Residents per day
74 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Avalon Care Center, Bellingham LLC
Chain
Avalon Health Care, 16 facilities
Fines
$32,298 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
29, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
December 5, 2025
CMS Certification Number
505296
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 24, 2025Fine$32,298Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
December 5, 2025F887Educate 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F688Provide 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 15, 2025data.cms.gov
January 13, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 29, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
December 6, 2024F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 3, 2025data.cms.gov
September 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedSeptember 19, 2024data.cms.gov
September 3, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 19, 2024data.cms.gov
September 3, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
March 25, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 9, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 1, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 24 individual or personal trusts (6 owners, 9 managers, 9 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Avalon HOLDCO Equities, L.L.C.Direct ownerNot listedApril 15, 2026data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care IncIndirect ownerNot listedMarch 17, 2025data.cms.gov
Avalon Holding IncIndirect ownerNot listedApril 15, 2026data.cms.gov
K-Team LLCIndirect ownerNot listedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care Management IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Avalon Holding IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedMarch 17, 2025data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Avalon Health Care Management IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMarch 30, 2026data.cms.gov
Avalon HOLDCO Equities, L.L.C.Additional disclosable partyNot listedApril 15, 2026data.cms.gov
Avalon Holding IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Avalon Real Estate LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMarch 17, 2025data.cms.gov
K-Team LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
PeacehealthAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMarch 17, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.