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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Orchard Park Assisted Living is a senior care community in Bellingham, Washington, offering assisted living services in its resident-centered setting in Whatcom County. This 96-bed community is currently operating at a 69% occupancy rate, which is slightly below the Washington state average of 72.5%.
The community’s inspection history with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services includes a total of 10 visits, three of which are complaint-driven inspections, four are routine reviews, and three are life safety checks. Eight of these visits cited deficiencies, while two found no issues. The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, was a follow-up that identified 27 deficiencies, a figure below the state average of 31. Since a detailed context on deficiencies is not available, families are encouraged to request the full inspection history to better understand the types of issues identified and how they have been addressed.
With an active license through November 2026 in Whatcom County, the community presents itself as a relationship-focused environment that emphasizes compassionate care, social connection, and a sense of belonging. There are no details about amenities provided, so interested families are encouraged to request a comprehensive list of services and features during a visit.
Orchard Park Assisted Living is a good fit for older adults who require assisted living support and value a community that prioritizes personal relationships and a welcoming atmosphere. The community’s current availability and a focus on resident connection appeal to those seeking immediate placement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 76th out of 89 homes in Washington. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 12m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 27 | 31 | This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (27 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 13% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 6.8 | 7.8 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (6.8 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 13% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited fire and life safety issues were corrected. Earlier inspections identified recurring fire safety deficiencies such as failed hydrostatic testing of the Fire Department Connection, blocked sprinkler heads, unsecured oxygen cylinders, and malfunctioning fire doors. Complaint investigations substantiated issues with medication administration, infection control during a COVID-19 outbreak, resident care related to call light response times and transfer assistance, and food service and housekeeping deficiencies. Enforcement actions included citations for noncompliance but no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with recent follow-up inspections verifying correction of prior deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWashington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Washington average 48.9
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
50 of 66 citations resulted from standard inspections; 14 of 66 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 66 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
41% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with Washington average
6% better than Washington average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,826 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 43 | 105 | 21,647 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 19 | 38 | 7,676 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 19 | 29 | 3,740 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Physical Therapist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,496 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,620 | 91 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,256 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,162 | 77 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,087 | 78 | 85% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 938 | 87 | 95% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 795 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 728 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 68 | 74% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 1 | 4 | 370 | 60 | 65% | 6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
17% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.5
21% better than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.0%
33% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
23% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
11% better than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
31% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
32% better than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
83% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
54% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.0%
45% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.5%
48% better than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.4%
15% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.0%
20% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.8%
17% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
44% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
57.3%
30% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
116Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Orchard Park Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #25 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bellingham's city center to Orchard Park Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Orchard Park Assisted Living is located in BELLINGHAM, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Orchard Park Assisted Living has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to WA state health department records, Orchard Park Assisted Living's license number is 1350.
According to WA state health department records, Orchard Park Assisted Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Orchard Park Assisted Living's occupancy is 69%.
Orchard Park Assisted Living has 96 beds.
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Orchard Park Assisted Living is located at 844 W ORCHARD DRIVE.
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