Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505140) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $63,697
Phone: (360) 734-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia has 3 federal fines on record totaling $63,697.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. The facility has been certified since May 1972 and is licensed for 44 beds, with an average of 36.5 residents at a time. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cascadia Healthcare chain, which includes 46 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $63,697.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. The facility does not currently carry the CMS abuse warning icon, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased CMS oversight.
There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures on CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 62.5% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $63,697.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse warning icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 44 beds and has an average of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cascadia Healthcare chain, which has 46 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 31, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, all rated here at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (360) 734-4800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (360) 734-4800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505140?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.