Best nursing homes in Whatcom County, WA
There are 8 nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington certified by Medicare. Of the 8 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.9 stars, compared with 3.3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, WA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
2726 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
For-profit · 102 beds · Part of Cascadia Healthcare
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
For-profit · 105 beds · Part of Avalon Health Care
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
4.Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
For-profit · 70 beds · Part of Regency Pacific Management
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average5.Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
456 C Street, Blaine, WA 98230
For-profit · 57 beds · Part of Cascadia Healthcare
★★★★★4Above average6.Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
2400 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
For-profit · 44 beds · Part of Cascadia Healthcare
★★★★★3Average7.North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation
4680 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
For-profit · 122 beds · Part of Evergreen Healthcare Group
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★2Below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | 5 | 102 | For-profit |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | 5 | 105 | For-profit |
| Christian Health Care Center | 5 | 122 | Non-profit |
| Mt Baker Care Center | 5 | 70 | For-profit |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 4 | 57 | For-profit |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 3 | 44 | For-profit |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation | 2 | 122 | For-profit |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | 2 | 52 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Bellingham, WA (6 · 4.1 mi)
- Lynden, WA (1 · 10.8 mi)
- Blaine, WA (1 · 16.9 mi)
- Anacortes, WA (1 · 22 mi)
- Sedro Woolley, WA (1 · 24.4 mi)
- Mount Vernon, WA (2 · 28.2 mi)
- Stanwood, WA (1 · 39.8 mi)
- Coupeville, WA (1 · 42 mi)
- Arlington, WA (1 · 46.6 mi)
- Port Townsend, WA (1 · 49.8 mi)
- Marysville, WA (2 · 54.5 mi)
- Sequim, WA (2 · 58.1 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Whatcom County, WA?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Whatcom County, WA?
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 4 nursing homes in Whatcom County, WA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Whatcom County, WA have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)