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North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation

4680 CORDATA PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Score: 27 / 100

With a score of 27/100, North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation ranks in the bottom tier of Washington nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 93 deficiencies at North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.83 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

93
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 91 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0551 Severity D
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0678 Severity D
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Jan 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 19.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

6 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $347,043

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 27 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
122
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
25