Mt Baker Care Center
Scout 100Bellingham, WA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Bellingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,670–$14,700/mo
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Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
2726 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County
86
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Bellingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bellingham, WA, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 74 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cascadia Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.95 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.82 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bellingham for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents/day
- 74
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Cascadia Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505092
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,670–$14,700/mo (median $12,820) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Bellingham prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.82
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.95
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (45 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-01-16Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide 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.
2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-02-28Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
2726 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
How much does Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia cost?
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bellingham, WA area typically runs $11,670–$14,700 per month (median $12,820, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia?
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia?
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia has 45 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia have availability?
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia offer?
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia in Bellingham, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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