Nursing homes in Bellingham, WAS

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bellingham, part of the Whatcom area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Bellingham residents in Whatcom County have access to six nursing homes located across the 98225, 98226, and 98229 ZIP codes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Mt Baker Care Center currently stands out as the highest-rated facility, maintaining a perfect 5-star rating within the federal quality assessment system.

What to look for in Bellingham

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Bellingham

1. 1
   MT BAKER CARE CENTER

   CLAY & DAVIS MT BAKER DEVELOPMENT L L C · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA

   CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

   AVALON HEALTH CARE · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA

   CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Small
   3.0
5. 5
   North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation

   EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE

   HYATT FAMILY FACILITIES · Medium
   1.0

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