Nursing homes in Bellingham, WA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Bellingham has 6 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.2 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 3.2-star Washington average. Methodology.
- 6
- Certified homes
- 3.2 ★
- About average for WA · Washington 3.2
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 495
- Certified beds
All 6 nursing homes in Bellingham, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Baker Care Center | 70 | None | |
| 2 | Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 44 | $53K | |
| 3 | Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | 105 | $106K | |
| 4 | Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | 102 | $53K | |
| 5 | North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation | 122 | $347K | |
| 6 | Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care | 52 | $74K |
Ratings in Bellingham are best read against Washington and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Washington directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Bellingham
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Bellingham, WA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
