DBelow average · score 28/100 · #161 of 191 in Washington
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
2400 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229 · 44 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Washington
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84)below median
$63,697 in fines in 3 years
Why Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Washington nursing homes in the same size band (small, 44 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia at a Glance
D
28/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.93 h.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 84.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $63,697 fines, 0 denials.
30<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Washington, small facilities · CMS record 505140 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2400 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone3607344800
CountyWhatcom
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds44
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Mt Baker Care Center - Bellingham, WA · 70 beds
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Washington
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
2
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham - Bellingham, WA · 105 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Washington
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
3
Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia - Bellingham, WA · 102 beds
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Washington
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.