Nursing homes › Washington › Bellingham › Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation
1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 733-9161 · 52 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 3.36 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.91. Weekend total: 2.66. Nursing staff turnover: 55%.
All-time on record: 57 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-18 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-11 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-01 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Establish 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-03-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 2024-07-22 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Fine | $74,794 |
| 2024-05-16 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
No detailed ownership records on file.
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 505098), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/rock-hill-health-rehabilitation-bellingham-wa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505098. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.