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HomeWashingtonShuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care

Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care

1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA 982253607339161WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(12 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
52
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $74,794

How Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 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
2/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
WA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.36 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.91 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
55.2%
WA average
45.4%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.
Staff turnover is 55.2%, higher than the Washington average of 45.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
27
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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).

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Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bellingham, Washington with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
45.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Whatcom
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27
Weighted Score
342.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (59)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 18, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jul 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Immediate Jeopardy

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0837Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0729Potential for Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

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

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: May 1, 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: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 29 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$74,794
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 11, 2025
$74,794
Payment DenialMay 16, 2024
14 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.36 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.2%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HYATT, JEFFREY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Dec 1, 2019
BERK, HEIDIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 31, 2019
HYATT, JEFFREYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 1, 2019
HYATT, JEFFREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2019
HYATT, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2019
AVVENTURA SENIOR LIVING INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2019
HYATT FAMILY FACILITIES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2019
MYERS, DEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 22, 2025
MYERS, DEANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 22, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
Bellingham, WACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $74,794
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Bellingham, WA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,298
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA2.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mt Baker Care Center
Bellingham, WA2.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA2.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $63,697
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA4.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $313,623
Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WA14.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $22,081
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care
Bellingham, WA · Current facility
—2/51/52/5$74,794
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
1.6 mi5/54/54/5$32,298
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA
2.5 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Mt Baker Care Center
Bellingham, WA
2.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA
2.8 mi3/53/53/5$63,697
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA
4.5 mi2/51/54/5$313,623
Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WA
14.8 mi5/54/54/5$22,081

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 Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?▾
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 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). Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care had 27 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $74,794.
What are the staffing levels at Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?▾
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care provides 3.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, 0.39 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.2%.
How many beds does Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care have?▾
Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care has 52 certified beds with an average of 45.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Hyatt Family Facilities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 5 in Bellingham. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care?▾
On Google Maps, Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 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 2/5.

Part of Hyatt Family Facilities

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