Nursing Homes in Whatcom County, Washington

8 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Whatcom County, averaging 3.9 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Washington · all care types in Whatcom County · Cities: Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine

Nursing Homes profiles in Whatcom County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA Bellingham, WA 98225 CMS rating 5.0 / 5102 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Avalon Healthcare Bellingham Bellingham, WA 98225 CMS rating 5.0 / 5105 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER Lynden, WA 98264 CMS rating 5.0 / 5122 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA Bellingham, WA 98229 CMS rating 3.0 / 544 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company MT BAKER CARE CENTER Bellingham, WA 98225 CMS rating 5.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Bellingham, WA 98226 CMS rating 2.0 / 5122 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE Bellingham, WA 98225 CMS rating 2.0 / 552 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company STAFHOLT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA Blaine, WA 98230 CMS rating 4.0 / 557 beds

Cities in Whatcom County

Bellingham, WA 6 facilities Lynden, WA 1 facilities Blaine, WA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Whatcom County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in Whatcom County should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Whatcom County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.9 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Whatcom County have nursing homes?
Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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