Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is a nursing home in Bellingham, Washington, in Whatcom County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 105 certified beds and it cares for an average of 66 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1986. It is a privately owned, for-profit home. It belongs to Avalon Health Care, an organization with 16 nursing homes. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Island Hospital, about 19.8 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 64 (40 on Medicaid and 19 on Medicare), on December 6, 2024
- Owner (organization)
- Avalon Holdco Equities, L.L.C.
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Avalon Healthcare Bellingham has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 4/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
- Long-stay residents
- 5/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 5/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- For-profit (corporation)Part of Avalon Health Care (16 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- March 1, 1986
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 505296
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225Whatcom County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Island Hospital1211 24th Street, Anacortes · 19.8 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Avalon Healthcare Bellingham gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- December 5, 2025 · 10 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 · $32,298
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Washington
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 562-6028 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 562-6900 · Official website
- Medicaid (Apple Health)
- Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA); long-term care services are handled by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Long-term care programs: COPES (Community Options Program Entry System).(877) 429-7019 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Residential Care Services.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Community Living Connections (network of Area Agencies on Aging, with DSHS).(855) 567-0252 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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