Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia

Nursing Home · Bellingham, WA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number505140

Contact & location

2400 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
Whatcom County
Phone
(360) 734-4800
ZIP code
98229 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
44
Residents per day
36.5 (83% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Bellingham South of Cascadia, LLC
Chain
Cascadia Healthcare (46 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
May 31, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.93 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.22 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.54 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.50 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
62.5 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
62.5 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Infection control citations
1
Citations on record (3 years)
37 health · 35 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-13 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-13 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2025-12-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-27
2025-08-07 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Honor 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-22
2025-02-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-03
2024-08-07 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-30 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-01 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-04-29 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-04-29 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-04-29 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-03-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-01-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-19
2023-10-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-07-28 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-30
2023-07-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $63,697 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-13Fine$10,358
2024-01-09Fine$12,048
2023-10-19Fine$41,291

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dhaliwal, Navdeep (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Timberline Ohi Tenant LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vance, Nathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Washington Operations LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia HC Group LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Healthcare LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Holdco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Hammond, Owen (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Laforte, Stephen (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Timothy (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dhaliwal, Navdeep (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hammond, Owen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Laforte, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Timothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vance, Nathan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia?

Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.

How many beds does Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia have?

It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.

Has Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $63,697 in the last three years.

Who owns Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia?

It is part of Cascadia Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia?

(360) 734-4800. The facility is located at 2400 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229.

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