North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation

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How North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Compares

North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bellingham, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.8%) is above the Washington average of 15.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.

Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bellingham, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.

By the numbers vs. Washington average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.8% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (69% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (27% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (68% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.7% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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