Mt Baker Care Center, Bellingham
2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 · 0.9 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 70 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Bellingham, WA · CMS Data August 2026
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
How Does Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Rate?
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is a 44-bed for-profit nursing home in Bellingham, WA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on August 7, 2025, cited 13 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 13
- Certified beds
- 44
2400 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 63% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 63% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | August 7, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 13 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Citations from infection control inspections | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 3 totaling $63,697 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.3% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.9% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.2% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 6.8% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 44 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 37 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | BELLINGHAM SOUTH OF CASCADIA, LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | CASCADIA HEALTHCARE (46 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | May 1972 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
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Avalon Healthcare Bellingham, Bellingham
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia, Bellingham
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation, Bellingham
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care Inc., Anacortes
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 44 beds
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