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HomeWashingtonChristian Health Care Center

Christian Health Care Center

855 Aaron Drive, Lynden, WA 982643603544434WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(12 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
122
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $22,081

How Christian Health Care Center Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
WA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
WA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.83 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.25 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.3%
WA average
45.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 1.25 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.94.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected May 27, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Whatcom County 65+
40,971
18.1% of county
County Population
226,523
Whatcom County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Christian Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lynden, Washington with 122 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
122
Avg Residents/Day
100
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Whatcom
Last Inspection
May 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
53.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$22,081
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 27, 2025
$22,081

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.86 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.25 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.83 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
24.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DE YOUNG, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 30, 2022
MYERS, TONJACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
AUPPERLEE, JEANNECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 29, 2023
BUYS, VINCENTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 30, 2022
GIBSON, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 30, 2022
SP CONSULTING SERVICESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 13, 2021
FRIESEN, JOSHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 2, 2026
LEE, ANGIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2019
LEWIS, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
MYERS, TONJAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
SP CONSULTING SERVICESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 24, 2025
LEE, ANGIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2001
LEWIS, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2025
MYERS, TONJAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Christian Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $22,081
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA10.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $313,623
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA12.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Bellingham, WA13.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,298
Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Blaine, WA14.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $47,182
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
Bellingham, WA14.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $74,794
Mt Baker Care Center
Bellingham, WA17.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WA · Current facility
—5/54/54/5$22,081
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA
10.8 mi2/51/54/5$313,623
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA
12.9 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
13.2 mi5/54/54/5$32,298
Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Blaine, WA
14.3 mi4/53/54/5$47,182
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
Bellingham, WA
14.8 mi2/51/52/5$74,794
Mt Baker Care Center
Bellingham, WA
17.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Christian Health Care Center?▾
Christian Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Christian Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Christian Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Christian Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Christian Health Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $22,081.
What are the staffing levels at Christian Health Care Center?▾
Christian Health Care Center provides 4.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Christian Health Care Center have?▾
Christian Health Care Center has 122 certified beds with an average of 100 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Christian Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Christian Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Christian Health Care Center has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 12 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.