Deficiency Index

Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia

Bellingham, Washington · CCN 505092

56 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2014.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
239
Surveys
56
Harm or worse
19
Immediate jeopardy
3
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file46/56

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
102
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
CASCADIA HEALTHCARE
County
Whatcom
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 49 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Washington.

Last survey on record

Jan 16, 2026

297 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.983.98
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.03—
Annual nurse turnover48.0%47.6%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3271.1%E1226.7%F12.2%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 45 of the 239 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6774×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F5803×

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6572×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F6842×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Apr 24, 2023

    Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to immediately report and take action for 2 of 2 (Residents 8 and 9) related to a witnessed event where a night shift, male caregiver was leaning over with their hands on either side of a female resident's (Resident 8) face with the resident stating stop, and insisting to change the resident despite being told the resident had been changed, and additional allegation of sexual abuse of a female resident (Resident 9) reviewed for allegations of abuse. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Mar 26, 2024

    Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Dietary Manager (Staff Q) had proper qualifications. This failure placed residents at risk of receiving dietary services from staff without the required competencies and skills to carry out food and nutrition services. Findings included . In an interview on 03/19/2024 at 09:19 AM, Staff Q, Dietary Manager (DM), stated they had been in the position for two to three months as the facility DM. Staff Q stated they did not currently have a certificate of completion for a DM course. Staff Q stated they had not finished their class to be a certified DM. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Apr 24, 2023

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a functioning Quality Assessment and Assurance (QA&A) committee that met at least quarterly to conduct required Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and QA&A activities. This failed practice placed residents at risk for quality deficiencies, adverse events, and diminished quality of life. Findings included . Review of the facility policy titled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), with a revised date of 10/15/2022, showed the committee met monthly as necessary or at a minimum quarterly to identify performance improvement opportunities through tracking and trending of data that necessitate quality assessments. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Dec 9, 2022

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Facility Assessment was reviewed and updated at least annually. This failure resulted in an assesment lacking current information related to required resources necessary to care for its residents during day to day operations and emergencies and had the potential to impact all residents. Findings included . Review of the Facility Assessment on 12/08/2022 showed the date range listed as May 14, 2020- May 13, 2021. There had been no updates since that time. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Jan 16, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure thorough investigation and resolution of grievances for one of one resident facility groups. This failure resulted in continued dissatisfaction among residents regarding how their grievances are being addressed and had the potential to impact residents quality of life. Findings included .Review of the facility policy titled: Grievance Process, with a revised date of 08/2025, documented that the Nursing Home Administrator or Designee was responsible for the grievance process including tracking and conclusion. […]

Read 39 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 39 of 239 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jan 16, 2026Standard7 findings
  • Feb 28, 2025Standard12 findings
  • Jan 7, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 28, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • May 29, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 26, 2024Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Mar 11, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 2, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 48 earlier surveys
  • Aug 21, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 31, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • Apr 24, 2023Complaint8 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 9, 2022Standard11 findings
  • Sep 14, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 29, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 29, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 18, 2022Infection control1 finding
  • Oct 18, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 5, 2021Complaint4 findings
  • Nov 5, 2020Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 25, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 26, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 3, 2020Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 28, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 23, 2019Standard27 findings
  • Jun 27, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 4, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 14, 2018Standard and complaint24 findings · 2 harm
  • Mar 26, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 25, 2018Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Jan 4, 2018Complaint15 findings · 4 harm
  • Mar 30, 2017Standard16 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 15, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 10, 2016Complaint6 findings · 2 harm
  • Jan 25, 2016Standard9 findings
  • Jan 12, 2016Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 8, 2015Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 3, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 6, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 29, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 10, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 4, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 9, 2014Standard11 findings
  • Sep 2, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 30, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 26, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 13, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 22, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 19, 2013—6 findings
  • Jul 31, 2013—2 findings
  • Feb 19, 2013—1 finding
  • Jun 25, 2012—5 findings
  • Oct 11, 2011—2 findings
  • Aug 26, 2011—4 findings
  • Jun 2, 2011—1 finding
  • Oct 20, 2010—1 finding
  • Sep 30, 2010—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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