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HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA

2400 SAMISH WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Washington nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Bellingham location.

Staffing at Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia is near the national average, with 4.01 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.01 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.44 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.11 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.99 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 33 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity E
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.7% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $53,339

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
44
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9