Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is a 4-star (above average) rated 105-bed nursing home in BELLINGHAM, Washington. It has 11 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has above-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

avalon healthcare bellingham

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
1.12
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.42
RN Turnover
N/A
Total Staff Turnover
N/A
Facility Info
Beds
105
Avg. Residents/Day
64
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
11
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$106,024
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
April 2025 Fine $32,298
May 2023 Fine $73,726
May 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Avalon Healthcare Bellingham?
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Avalon Healthcare Bellingham been fined or penalized?
Yes, Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $106,024.
How many deficiencies does Avalon Healthcare Bellingham have?
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has 11 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Avalon Healthcare Bellingham accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Avalon Healthcare Bellingham accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Avalon Healthcare Bellingham compare to other nursing homes in BELLINGHAM?
Visit our BELLINGHAM, Washington nursing homes page to see how Avalon Healthcare Bellingham ranks against other facilities in the area.