North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505393) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 6 totaling $295,969
Phone: (360) 398-1966 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $295,969.00 for North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, first approved in 1991. It is licensed for 122 certified beds and reports an average of 105.0 residents. The facility is a for-profit operation organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group, a chain of 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.74 per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $295,969.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying citation.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, nor is there any record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.5%. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $295,969.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no data indicating it is currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 122 certified beds and an average of 105.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group, a chain of 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (360) 398-1966 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (360) 398-1966 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 facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505393?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.