🏥 Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham in Bellingham, WA
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Size: Medium Sized
Total Beds: 105
Availability: Limited
Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham is a Medium Sized nursing home facility in Bellingham, Washington (Whatcom county).
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They have 105 beds and a daily average of 68.2 residents. Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Corporation ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
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Overall Rating: 3/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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General Contact Information
Nursing Home: Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham
Business Name: Legal Business Name Not Available
CMS ID: 505296
Street Address: 3121 Squalicum Parkway
City/State/Zip: Bellingham, Washington 98225
Phone #: (360) 734-6760
Regulatory & Operational Status
Sprinklers: Yes
Participation: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
In a Hospital: No
Councils: Residential Councils
Special Focus:
Continuing Care: No
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Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham (previously: St Francis Of Bellingham) began its Medicare and Medicaid participation on Mar 01, 1986.
Specialized Care and Accommodation
Services Provided by Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham include:
Ownership Changes: 4
Last Ownership Change: 10-06-2006
Medicaid ID: 4113981
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): MUTUAL OF OMAHA
CMS Regional Office: Seattle
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 120
Multi-Facility Name: AVAMERE
🩺 Health and Patient Demographics
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Percentage of patients at Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham with the following conditions:
👨⚕️ Staffing & Turnover
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Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.85 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additional Staffing (FTEs) - FTE stand for full-time employee (40+ hours per week)
Prices and Length of Stay
The average daily amount billed by Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham is: $352.32 Washington Average: $499.90 Occupancy Rate 36.3% Net Income from Services $-4,811,587 Avg. Length of Stay (SNF) 160 Days Total Reported Assets $12,030,814 Total Annual Discharges 87 Total SNF Days 13,928 ⚠️ Important Financial Note: The pricing shown is the average amount billed to Medicare (when available). Medicare, Coinsurance, and other insurances can typically help cover much of this total. It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays only for services it deems 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more about Medicare coverage on the official Medicare site. The monthly charge of ($352.32 per day) is generally within the normal expected range for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) due to the intensity of care provided. Here's what that charge covers: Your Out-of-Pocket Cost (Not the Same as the amount Charged): Each person and case is unique. For exact pricing and to discuss all options, please contact Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham directly.Average Daily Cost Overview
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ⓘ Understanding These Financial Reports
The large negative values for Net Income and Assets reflect common industry financial practices, particularly those involving:
- Net Income (Loss): The facility reports a loss because operational costs and high management fees are paid to affiliated (related-party) companies, which often legally shifts profits to reduce taxes. This is not uncommon in the industry.
Crucially: These financial reports are generally not an indicator of imminent failure or poor service quality. For actual stability and care quality, families should primarily rely on the Occupancy Rate, TCI Index Score, and the CMS Star Ratings.
Phone, Directions, and Map
They are located at the following address: 3121 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham Washington 98225.
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They can be reached by phone at (360) 734-6760.
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.📈 Raw Readmission Rate: The simple count of patients who went back to the hospital unnecessarily.
📈 Adjusted Readmission Rate: The hospital return rate, adjusted for patient health risks.
📈 Raw Discharged Home Rate: The simple percentage of patients who successfully return home.
📈 Adjusted Discharged Home Rate: The percentage of patients who go home, adjusted for health complexity.
📈 Cost Efficiency: How much Medicare spends on a patient’s care compared to the national average (lower is better).
📈 Medication Safety: How often the facility checks and follows up on a patient's medication list.
📈 Major Falls: How often patients fall and suffer a serious injury (like a broken bone).
📈 Bed Sore Prevention: How often patients develop new bed sores or have existing ones worsen.
📈 Staff Flu Shot Rate: The percentage of staff members who receive their annual flu vaccination.
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
The rate of short-stay patients sent back to the hospital unnecessarily within 30 days of leaving this facility. Lower is better.
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
The rate of short-stay patients requiring an emergency room visit within 30 days. Lower is better.
📉 Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring hospitalization. Lower is better.
📉 Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring a visit to the emergency room. Lower is better.
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
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Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 3 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars 
Staff Rating: 2 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 4 stars 
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Bellingham:
Mt Baker Care Center
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham
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St Joseph Medical Center
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