AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM
BELLINGHAM, WA · 105 beds · For profit - Corporation
Red Flags
- ⚠ 1 citation(s) at the highest severity level — immediate risk to residents
- ⚠ 3 citation(s) where residents suffered actual harm
- ⚠ $201,925 in fines over 3 years
Green Flags
No positive signals identified yet.
Quick Facts
Violation Timeline
December 4, 2025
20 deficiencyiesFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show details
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show details
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show details
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show details
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show details
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Staffing
A nurse checks on each resident roughly every 6.3 hours on average.
Fines & Penalties
- Fine Apr 23, 2025$32,298
- Fine May 30, 2023$73,726
- Payment Denial May 30, 2023Payment Denial
- Fine Mar 7, 2023$95,901
Ownership
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