Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
2726 Alderwood Avenue · Bellingham, WA · 98225 · 3607332322
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 81 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505092 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.