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Facility profile · CCN 505296

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

43 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $106,024.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
43
Total citations
32
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$106,024
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care15 Resident Rights9 Abuse & Neglect6 Care Planning5 Medication & Pharmacy3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6863 F6842 F6892 F7612 F5802

Citation history

43 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 5, 2025F887Educate 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.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F688Provide 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.EStandard
Dec 5, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 5, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Dec 5, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Jan 13, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 6, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Dec 6, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Dec 6, 2024F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EStandard
Dec 6, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Dec 6, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 6, 2024F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DStandard
Sep 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Sep 3, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 3, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Mar 25, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DComplaint
Jan 11, 2024F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Jan 11, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.EStandard
Jan 11, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard
Jan 11, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Jan 11, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 11, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jan 11, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Jun 27, 2023F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Jun 27, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 31, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Apr 6, 2023F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.DComplaint
Apr 6, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Apr 6, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 6, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Apr 6, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $106,024 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 20 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 24, 2025Fine$32,298—
May 31, 2023Fine$73,726—
May 31, 2023Payment Denial—Jul 8, 2023 · 20 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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