6 nursing homes in Bellingham, Washington
Whatcom County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 3.5
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 495
Which Bellingham nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 6 nursing homes in Bellingham are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Bellingham
The average overall CMS rating in Bellingham is 3.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 3 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 6 nursing homes in Bellingham
- North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation4680 Cordata Parkway, Bellingham 98226
- Avalon Healthcare Bellingham3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham 98225
- Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia2726 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham 98225
- Mt Baker Care Center2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham 98225
- Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation1530 James Street, Bellingham 98225
- Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia2400 Samish Way, Bellingham 98229
Bellingham nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Baker Care Center | 5 of 5 | 7 |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | 4 of 5 | 7 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | 4 of 5 | 10 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 2 of 5 | 14 |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | 1 of 5 | 28 |
Fines and abuse flags in Bellingham
4 homes were fined $420,496 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
More Washington cities with nursing homes
Who inspects nursing homes in Washington
Washington's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Bellingham
How much does a nursing home cost in Washington?
A shared room has a Washington median of $13,155 a month, a private room $15,969 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Washington?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Bellingham, WA?
6 certified homes with 495 beds.
Which nursing homes in Bellingham have the best ratings?
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham, Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia and Mt Baker Care Center have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.