Nursing homes › Washington › Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
3121 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 · 3607346760 · 105 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avalon Health Care, a group operating 16 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $340,178 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.50 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 1.21. Weekend total: 3.84. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-09-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-09-03 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-09-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-03-25 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-01-11 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | Fine | $32,298 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON HOLDCO EQUITIES, L.L.C. | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/15/2026 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| AVALON HOLDING INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/15/2026 |
| HYRUM A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| K-TEAM LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| SPENCER K KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| THE BYRON A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| AVALON HOLDING INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| HASH, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| JOHNSON, ALLEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| NELSON, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505296. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.