SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE
1530 JAMES STREET, Bellingham, WA 98225
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE Compares
SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE is a 52-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bellingham, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 52 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% 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: 17.2% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Washington average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.3% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2% (55% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Bellingham.
How is SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE lag behind other Bellingham options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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