Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, Bellingham, WA 98225
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Avalon Healthcare Bellingham Compares
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham is a 105-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bellingham, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.7%) is above the Washington average of 2.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bellingham, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.3% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7% (113% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (72% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.8% — better than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avalon Healthcare Bellingham with other nursing homes in Bellingham.
What keeps Avalon Healthcare Bellingham's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Avalon Healthcare Bellingham keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.3% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Avalon Healthcare Bellingham doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Avalon Healthcare Bellingham's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 105 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Avalon Healthcare Bellingham?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Avalon Healthcare Bellingham's rating advantage in Bellingham?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bellingham
Bellingham sits in Whatcom County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 38,939 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $65,420
- Median home value
- $369,000
Demographics for Whatcom County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bellingham.
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