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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Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County
16
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (45 of 52 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bellingham, WA, with 52 certified beds and an average of about 45 residents per day. It operates as part of the Hyatt Family Facilities network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.85 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 62.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 27 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $74,794 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.85 hrs/resident/day)
- •27 deficiencies at last survey
- •$74,794 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Bellingham options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 52
- Avg. residents/day
- 45
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Hyatt Family Facilities
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505098
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
- 3.85
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.95
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 27
- Federal fines
- 1 ($74,794)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (61 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-18Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-03-18Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-03-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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, compar…
2026-03-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-05-01Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-05-01Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Fine | $74,794 |
| 2024-05-16 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
How much does Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care cost?
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 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 Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?
Staff provide about 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care has 61 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care have availability?
Typically 86% full (45 of 52 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care offer?
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care in Bellingham, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 52 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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