Skilled nursing · Bellingham, WA

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia

2726 ALDERWOOD AVENUE, Bellingham, WA 98225

4 / 5CMS 102 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 7.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.95 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 39 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.95

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

39%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

7.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Washington state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.95

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.82

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

39%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

7.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

32.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$52,574 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505092

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds102

Avg residents74

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 32%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia?

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia been cited for resident harm?

It has $52,574 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia appears in the record section above.

Does Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia use antipsychotic medications?

7.4 percent of long-stay residents at Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 32.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Washington state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia?

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia is located at 2726 ALDERWOOD AVENUE, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 733-2322. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia a special focus facility?

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $52,574 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia compare to other Bellingham skilled nursing facilities?

Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61. The full Bellingham directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bellingham directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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