Christian Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Lynden, WA
CMS certification number505406
Contact & location
855 Aaron DriveLynden, WA 98264
Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 354-4434
- ZIP code
- 98264 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 122
- Residents per day
- 100.0 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.83 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.25 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.86 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.10 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 24.1 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 2025-06-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-16 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $22,081 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Fine | $22,081 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lee, Angie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Heather (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Tonja (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| SP Consulting Services (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| De Young, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Tonja (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aupperlee, Jeanne (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buys, Vincent (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibson, Emily (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friesen, Josh (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Angie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Heather (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Tonja (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| SP Consulting Services (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Christian Health Care Center?
Christian Health Care Center has a 5-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 Christian Health Care Center have?
It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 100 residents per day.
Has Christian Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $22,081 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Christian Health Care Center?
(360) 354-4434. The facility is located at 855 Aaron Drive, Lynden, WA 98264.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.