Care Citations

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

3121 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225 · 3607346760

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
5 / 5
Health inspection rating
4 / 5
Staffing rating
4 / 5
Certified beds
105
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
AVALON HEALTH CARE

Inspection findings on record (29)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0688 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0605 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0655 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0883 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0887 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0680 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0551 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0583 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0882 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0573 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0636 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0757 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0825 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 505296